Recommendations on the Disclosure of Non-normative Sexual Orientations, Gender Identities and Gender Characteristics in the Media [Priporočila o razkrivanju nenormativnih spolnih usmerjenosti, spolnih identitet in spolnih značilnosti v medijih ]

Name of code

Recommendations on the Disclosure of Non-normative Sexual Orientations, Gender Identities and Gender Characteristics in the Media [Priporočila o razkrivanju nenormativnih spolnih usmerjenosti, spolnih identitet in spolnih značilnosti v medijih ]

Originator of code

Slovene Association of Journalists; Legebitra

Country

Slovenia

Original language

Slovenian

Year of creation

2021

Type of code

Journalism

Main frame of accountability

Professional

Transparency

Public

Legal and regulatory context

Non-mandatory

Implementation and enforcement

Voluntary

Diversity

Yes

AI/automation

No

Abstract

The “Recommendations on the Disclosure of Non-Normative Sexual Orientations, Gender Identities and Gender Characteristics in the Media” were drafted by the Slovene Association of Journalists, the Journalists’ Ethics Council and a non-governmental organisation Legebitra. According to the document, journalists shall be aware of the sensitivity of information about non-normative sexual orientations, gender identities and gender characteristics. Interviews shall be approached with empathy, sensitivity and respect for the interviewee’s personal dignity. Disclosure shall always be discussed with the person and an informed consent obtained in advance.

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