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“WorldPublicOpinion.org is an international collaborative project whose aim is to give voice to public opinion around the world on international issues. As the world becomes increasingly integrated, problems have become increasingly global, pointing to a greater need for understanding between nations and for elucidating global norms. With the growth of democracy in the world, public opinion has come to play a greater role in the foreign policy process. WorldPublicOpinion.org seeks to reveal the values and views of publics in specific nations around the world as well as global patterns of world public opinion.” from About of the site

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Press Ethics Resources

Xiaoge — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:36:33 +0000

UNESCO: Professional Journalistic Standards and Codes of Ethics

Codes of Ethics: Cases Online

World Association of Press Councils

The original World Association of Press Councils was established by six Press Councils, including Turkish Press Council, on 23 October 1992 in New Delhi, India.

The basic principle of WAPC is to participate in the development of the idea of “freedom of expression and of responsibility in the international media”, to share the experiences already acquired in this field, and to promote co-operation among the Press Councils and similar bodies that have been established with the aim of self regulation.

Organization of News Ombudsmen:

An ombudsman is someone who handles complaints and attempts to find mutually satisfactory solutions. Ombudsmen can be found in government, corporations, hospitals, universities and other institutions. The first ombudsman was appointed in 1809 in Sweden to handle citizens’ complaints about the government. The word is pronounced “om-BUDS-man” and is Scandinavian in origin.

Ethics Codes: Project for Excellence in Journalism

EthicNet: Collection of codes of journalism ethics in Europe

Useful links provided by World Press Institute

A code of ethics for journalists, Society of Professional Journalists.

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Useful Resources

Xiaoge — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:06:13 +0000

Press and Politics

“Jeff Gardner and friends periodically comment on a range of issues including the American press and its relationship with American politics, public diplomacy, international affairs and the absurdities that come to us in the press. There is no intention to be comprehensive; but rather to select issues as they come along and look at how the press reports them and analyzes them.” from About of the Press and Politics

Disconnected: Politics, the Press and the Public

“Dramatic changes in the news media over the last decade have created a new kind of campaign coverage. Traditional news sources like daily newspapers and network news programs now compete for scoops with 24-hour cable channels, and rumors turn into news as fast as they surface on the Internet. Politicians increasingly rely on image consultants and pollsters to shape their message and insulate them from an onslaught of journalists looking for an exclusive story. With voter turnout in national elections at an all-time low, is campaign media coverage part of the problem or just a mirror for America’s new political realities? DISCONNECTED: Politics, the Press and the Public, peels back the headlines to look at the process driving campaign coverage and the struggle facing politicians and the news media to find new standards.” from about of the site.

The Hoot

“The website has been created under the auspices of the Media Foundation to achieve the following objectives: To promote, support, encourage and undertake social science, statistical and scientific research pertaining to the print, electronic, film and other media with a view to enhancing and strengthening their freedom and independence; to uphold constitutional freedom of speech, expression and information; and to encourage freedom in society and enhance the quality of life through media and process of communication.” from the About of the site.

International Center for Journalists

“The International Center for Journalists, a non-profit, professional organization, promotes quality journalism worldwide in the belief that independent, vigorous media are crucial in improving the human condition.” from Our Mission of the site.

The Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility

“The Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (or CMFR) is a private, non-stock, non-profit foundation that has focused its endeavor on press freedom protection along with the establishment of a framework of responsibility for its practice. Its programs represent efforts to protect the press as well as to promote professional and ethical values in journalistic practice.” from About of the site.

The Philippines Center for Investigative Journalism

“The Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) is an independent, nonprofit media agency that specializes in investigative reporting. It was founded in 1989 by nine Filipino journalists who realized, from their years on the beat and at the news desk, the need for newspapers and broadcast agencies to go beyond day-to-day reportage.” from About of the site.

International Freedom of Express eXchange

“As violations of the right to free expression continue around the globe, the International Freedom of Expression eXchange (IFEX) has emerged as a strong force of opposition. IFEX is a dynamic network that monitors, promotes and defends freedom of expression worldwide. IFEX was born in 1992 in Montréal, Canada when leading free expression organisations came together to create a mechanism that would improve cooperation and allow for the rapid exchange of information on free expression issues. IFEX has over 80 member organisations operating in more than 50 countries, the majority in the developing world and countries in transition.” from What we do of the site.

Article 19

“Established in 1987, ARTICLE 19 fights for all hostages of censorship, defends dissenting voices that have been muzzled, and campaigns against laws and practices that silence.” from About of the site.

Political Communication Lab

“The lab was formed to develop and administer experimental studies of public opinion and political behavior through the use of both online and traditional methods. The advantages of online experimentation are clear in light of the explosion in the number of households with access to the Internet. Moreover, issues of sampling bias — previously endemic to experiments — can be overcome through the greater “reach” of online experiments and by the application of standard probability sampling techniques to the recruitment of online experimental participants. These developments significantly alleviate concerns over the generalizability of experimental research and as a result, experiments now represent a dominant methodology for political communication researchers.” from About of the site.

OpenNet Initiative

“The OpenNet Initiative is a collaborative partnership of four leading academic institutions: theCitizen Lab at the Munk Centre for International Studies, University of Toronto; Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University; the Advanced Network Research Group at the Cambridge Security Programme, University of Cambridge; and the Oxford Internet Institute, Oxford University.” from About of the site

CPJ Press Freedom Online

“The Committee to Protect Journalists is an independent, nonprofit organization founded in 1981. We promote press freedom worldwide by defending the rights of journalists to report the news without fear of reprisal. Below are answers to some frequently asked questions about CPJ.” from About of the site.

Human Rights Watch

“Human Rights Watch is one of the world’s leading independent organizations dedicated to defending and protecting human rights. By focusing international attention where human rights are violated, we give voice to the oppressed and hold oppressors accountable for their crimes. Our rigorous, objective investigations and strategic, targeted advocacy build intense pressure for action and raise the cost of human rights abuse. For 30 years, Human Rights Watch has worked tenaciously to lay the legal and moral groundwork for deep-rooted change and has fought to bring greater justice and security to people around the world.” from About of the site.

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