Child protection policy in the media

Ethical guidelines to safeguard the best interests of children

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UNICEF2021/Lebanon

Highlights

The policy is addressed to media professionals including journalists, reporters, video recorders, photographers, audio technicians, editors and all staff who might have a direct or indirect contact with children. The ethical guidelines apply to social media and other forms of public online exposure.

The policy is meant to support media in its endeavor to serve the public interest while prioritizing the best interests of children and protecting them from any possible harm associated with unsafe public exposure, especially for boys and girls who have experienced severe violations such as maltreatment and sexual abuse.

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Author(s)
UNICEF Lebanon - Kafa
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Languages
English

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