Media Outlet Hetq Date of first publication 25/07/2025 Date of Latest Change 25/07/2025

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?

Yes

Provide that statement here.

The mission of Investigative Journalists is to reveal the truth and inform the public.

Freedom of speech is the highest value and must be protected at all costs.

Freedom of speech also implies a responsibility that requires us to be fair, objective, and honest.

Is that statement posted online?

Yes

What is the URL where it is published?

https://hetq.am/en/code-of-ethics