The Media Outlet has been independently certified according to the JTI Programme and CWA 17493:2019.
Certified by
Certification Management & Development SAS (CMD Certification) – Colombia
Date of certification
03/03/2025
Contact details
Calle 95 # 48-40
110111 BOGOTA
Colombia
2. Editorial Mission
2.1. Editorial Mission Statement
The Media Outlet shall disclose its editorial mission statement which shall be consistent with the fundamental ethical principles of trustworthy journalism, and, as described in the Preamble, should incorporate principles of: ethical practice, good governance, self-regulation and Engagement with the public. A Media Outlet shall set out how it proposes to uphold these journalism principles through its Editorial Guidelines and processes which shall include arrangements in relation to internal accountability and of appropriate external accountability (see clauses 9 – 15). Best practice is to have these arrangements codified and made available publicly.
Does your Media Outlet have an editorial mission statement, or stated set of principles or editorial values?
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1. Accuracy and Verification: Prioritizing accuracy and factual information, corroborating data from reliable sources.
Editorial Independence: Maintain autonomy in the elaboration of content, clearly differentiating between advertising and editorial material.
3. Honesty and Transparency: Avoid content that includes hate speech, invasion of privacy or violence, and correct significant errors in a timely manner.
4. Respect and Humanity: Treat all individuals with respect and avoid unnecessary invasion of privacy, especially in contexts of grief or trauma.
5. Accountability: To be transparent in our editorial practices and open to review and correction of errors.
These Guidelines cover all aspects of our journalistic work, from newsroom management to dealing with sources and protecting outside interests. They aim to ensure that our practices and content are aligned with the highest ethical and professional standards of journalism.