Category: Media Ethics
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Ethical Media Coverage in Times of War: A Catalyst for Breaking the Cycle of Violence
Ethical media coverage during times of war ultimately serves as a catalyst for breaking the cycle of violence, playing a crucial role in influencing policies and strengthening the pursuits of just, peaceful and reconciled post-conflict societies. Not only does media coverage enable citizens to make informed decisions and understand the complexities of the conflict, but… Read more
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Peace Media: Media’s Pivotal Role in Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution
Media plays a pivotal and multifaceted role in peacebuilding and conflict resolution. During times of war, media coverage is not only responsible for bringing global attention to conflicts and influencing public perception, but also holds the moral responsibility of facilitating dialogue and reconciliation among the parties involved to seek peaceful resolutions and justice, and pressuring… Read more
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The Influence of Media Coverage in Times of Armed Conflict
Media coverage can have consequential influence on public perception by the way it frames the conflict. Media is capable of garnering public support when framing the conflict as a necessary intervention, or “just war”, and adversely, it can generate public opposition if it’s framed as an unjust war or illegitimate intervention or an act of… Read more
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Media’s Significant Role of Combating Misinformation
The severity of the spread of false narratives or misleading information exists in the possibility of contributing to the exacerbation of conflict and escalation of violence, which would in turn be a direct cause for the demoralization of peace and stability, due to the fact that heightened tensions thus making it difficult to reach peaceful… Read more
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Media Ethics in the Digital Age
Media Ethics in the digital era encompasses the principles and guidelines governing the conduct of media organizations and professionals, with respect to the responsibility of navigating the evolving digital landscape, and raising public awareness on critical thinking and media literacy, in pursuit of safeguarding the integrity and credibility of disseminated information. Media outlets as well… Read more