United Nations Departement of Public Information Social Media Guidelines

Name of code

United Nations Departement of Public Information Social Media Guidelines

Originator of code

United Nations (UN)

Country

International

Original language

English

Year of creation

2011

Type of code

Public institutions

Main frame of accountability

Political

Transparency

Public

Legal and regulatory context

Non-mandatory

Implementation and enforcement

Voluntary

Diversity

Yes

AI/automation

No

Abstract

The United Nations Department of Public Information (DPI) has issued Social Media Guidelines for its employees to ensure the responsible and effective use of these tools in professional organizational communications. They emphasize that social media blurs the lines between internal and external communications, as well as professional and personal communications. The purpose of the Guidelines is to provide a set of overarching ideas for using social media effectively for professional communications and public relations, while also addressing potential risks and challenges. The voluntary rules for using social media are based on the UN Secretariat’s core values of integrity, professionalism, and respect for diversity, as well as other related Codes of Conduct and Guidelines.

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