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Gja Code of Ethics
Gja Code of Ethics
The GJA Code of Ethics was adopted by the National Council of the
association at Sunyani, capital of the Brong Ahafo region, on July 27, 1994.
The event was organized with financial assistance from the Friederich Ebert
Foundation which also provided funds for the publication of the document.
PREAMBLE
1. The GJA Code of Ethics has been drawn up as a ready guide and is
applicable to members of the association in the state-owned media, private
media and local freelance journalists
2. The code provides a frame of reference to the National Executive and
the Disciplinary Committee and members of the association when it
becomes necessary to initiate disciplinary action against any member
who flouts any Article of the Code.
3. The code is meant to ensure that members adhere to the highest ethical
standards, professional competence and good behavior in carrying out
their duties.
4. As the fourth estate of the realm, the public expect the media to play
their watchdog role. They should do this with a high sense of responsibility
without infringing on the rights of individuals and the society in general.
ARTICLE 1: PEOPLE’S RIGHT TO TRUE INFORMATION
1. The duty of every journalist is to write and report the truth, bearing in
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