Media Outlet bianet.org Date of first publication 22/09/2025 Date of Latest Change 19/09/2025
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?
YesProvide that statement here.
We define our journalism as rights-based peace journalism.
• Accuracy and commitment to factual truth are indispensable to our journalism.
• We openly correct our mistakes.
• We are not neutral, but we do not side with individuals or institutions; we side with principles, rights, and peace.
• When there is a conflict of interest regarding our news, we always inform the editorial management.
• We respect information given to us on an exclusive basis.
• We protect our news sources from authorities.
• We refrain from reflecting personal opinions in our reporting.
• We never fabricate news, distort information, or commit plagiarism.
• We never alter fixed or moving images beyond necessary visual enhancements and privacy-related requirements.
• We never pay sources, give gifts, or make commitments or promises for news. We never accept bribes.
• We do not source reports from elsewhere if we can prepare them in our own newsroom.
• The safety of journalists is our primary priority.
• Accuracy and commitment to factual truth are indispensable to our journalism.
• We openly correct our mistakes.
• We are not neutral, but we do not side with individuals or institutions; we side with principles, rights, and peace.
• When there is a conflict of interest regarding our news, we always inform the editorial management.
• We respect information given to us on an exclusive basis.
• We protect our news sources from authorities.
• We refrain from reflecting personal opinions in our reporting.
• We never fabricate news, distort information, or commit plagiarism.
• We never alter fixed or moving images beyond necessary visual enhancements and privacy-related requirements.
• We never pay sources, give gifts, or make commitments or promises for news. We never accept bribes.
• We do not source reports from elsewhere if we can prepare them in our own newsroom.
• The safety of journalists is our primary priority.
Is that statement posted online?
YesWhat is the URL where it is published?
https://bianet.org/hakkimizda, https://bianet.org/about-us , https://bianet.org/derbare-me-de