Ethical Journalism Network

On May 12, students at  Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), joined Aidan White, President of the EJN, to debate AI and journalism. The bottom line: innovation cannot come at the cost of accountability. #AI #Journalism #MediaEthics #EJN #VUB

“These are stories of courage, integrity and journalism at its most vital.” Aidan White, President EJN & Honorary Advisor and jury member, FJA. #EthicalJournalismNetwork #AidanWhite

The winners of the Fetisov Journalism Awards 2026 are in fjawards.com/events/%2Fwinn… From Gaza to Sudan, from forced labour to environmental cover-ups — this year’s investigations expose the true cost of injustice. #FJA2026 #EJN #PressFreedom #JournalismMatters

FJA 2026 lands in Limassol, Cyprus! On 22 April, the world’s richest journalism prize will reveal 12 winners from 500+ entries across 80+ countries. Sponsored by @EthicalJN & @IntlPressInst, this celebrates fearless reporting that speaks truth to power. #FJA2026 #EJN #FreePress

Ethical Journalism Network Founder Aidan White speaks out for ethics in the news at the 'Voices Fest of Journalism and News Media', in Florence today. Follow us for the latest news & insights on ethical journalism. Subscribe to our newsletter here: ethicaljournalismnetwork.org #EJN

His session, From Newsrooms to Newsfeeds, will explore the battle to regain public trust in an age of influencer journalism and reinforce a simple truth: ethical journalism remains essential to media freedom & rebuilding public confidence in the news. #MediaFreedom #EJN #Press

Trust in journalism depends on strong ethical standards. This week, EJN President Aidan White will speak at the Voices – European Festival of Journalism and Media Freedom in Florence. March 12, 2:50 pm Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Florence voicesfestival.eu/conference-eve… #EJN

The EJN formally closed as a UK charity on 27 Jan 2026. But this isn’t goodbye. Founder Aidan White is taking EJN forward as a new international NGO based in Brussels. The mission continues. 👉Stay connected & re-subscribe ethicaljournalismnetwork.org #MediaEthics #PressFreedom

How can news organizations support its reporters, and what responsibilities do they have? (By #AdrianWhite founder of @EJNetwork) institute.aljazeera.net/en/ajr/article… Reporting from the heat of battle or covering the tragedy and desolation of a humanitarian disaster can be perilous, but the risks are less if media professionals are prepared for the task. For more information Read: Deploying news teams to dangerous places - what media organisations need to know. Deploying news teams to dangerous places - what media organizations need to know institute.aljazeera.net/en/ajr/article… via @AJR_English

"The need for reliable journalism has never been greater." EJN Founder #AidanWhite on the strategies afoot to develop digital media literacy and accountability in public communications. @diacometproject @RSF_inter @jpmarthoz ethicaljournalismnetwork.org/artificial-int…

"Media can adopt mechanisms to prove their credibility, such as self-assessment & independent certification." Can the media be trusted again? @EJNetwork founder Aidan White reveals the path to redemption bit.ly/4gmQIbF @jti_standard @Elida_Z @Portalbmk @fmeta

A Collective Open Letter to Mark Zuckerberg from “IFCN Arabic Coalition” 👇🏼👇🏼 t4p.co/article/2025-0…

Congratulations to all of us and to you, we say it as officially (Tech4Peace) has become a member of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN). T4P became the first Iraqi NGO and the fourth from the Middle East and North Africa region to be a verified signatory of the IFCN.

Can the media be trusted again? @EJNetwork founder, Aidan White reveals the path to redemption. #trustinmediasee advox.globalvoices.org/2025/01/23/can…

Quality #journalism in South-East Europe and Türkiye 📰 @UNESCO supports landmark recommendations aimed at restoring public trust in #media in the #digitalage.💻 🇪🇺 ➡unes.co/kfha6u #TrustinMediaSEE

🎥 Aidan White: "Independent Journalism Is Outlawed in Palestine and Beyond" Aidan White, Founder of the Ethical Journalism Network, offered a critical perspective in our recent webinar, describing how independent journalism is under attack in Palestine and globally. He warned about the rise of a post-truth era, where truth-telling and freedom of speech are increasingly threatened by political and corporate powers. 📺 Watch the full speech. 🗨️ Let’s protect truth and defend press freedom everywhere. @EJNetwork

🚨 عقدت المنظمة العربية لحقوق الإنسان في بريطانيا ندوة حول الانتهاكات المتصاعدة والجرائم التي ترتكبها السلطة الفلسطينية في #الضفة_الغربية وخاصة #جنين، وكذلك الإجراءات التعسفية والقرارات القمعية التي اتخذتها ضد العمل الصحفي ونقل الحقيقة مثل إغلاق #قناة_الجزيرة. 📌 الندوة ضمت نخبة من البرلمانيين والدبلوماسيين والإعلامين الدوليين الذين سلطوا الضوء جميعًا على هذه الانتهاكات مشيرين إلى أنه تتم بمباركة غربية والتي لولاها لما تمكنت السلطة من فرض شرعيتها بالقوة على الشعب، ولا ارتكاب هذه الجرائم. 📌 كما أجمع الحضور على أن قرار إغلاق قناة الجزيرة لا يصب إلا في مصلحة الاحتلال الإسرائيلي ويخدم الأجندة الصهيونية الاستعمارية التي تسعى لتهجير الشعب الفلسطيني بالكامل والقضاء على هويته. 📌 ضمت الندوة: ⭕️ مالك بن عاشور – عضو مجلس الشيوخ البلجيكي ⭕️ ريتشارد بويد باريت – عضو البرلمان الأيرلندي ⭕️ جيم موران – عضو سابق في مجلس النواب الأمريكي ⭕️ أيدان وايت – مؤسس شبكة الصحافة الأخلاقية ⭕️ بيل لو – محرر مجلة عرب دايجست ⭕️ بوكر نجيسا أومولي – ناشط سياسي كيني ⭕️ دكتور محمد شيليك – منسق التحرير في صحيفة ديلي صباح التركية 🔴 مرفق التقرير الكامل لتصريحات ومداخلات المتحدثين مع رابط تسجيل الندوة بالكامل. 📢 لقراءة التقرير: rebrand.ly/w61q1hs 📢 لمشاهدة الندوة: youtube.com/live/_2yCk4lml… @celik @BenAchourMalik2 @BillLaw49 @arabdigest @Jim_Moran @EJNetwork @BookerBiro @RBoydBarrett

🚨 Insightful and Unmissable: The Full Report from Our Recent Webinar Is Now Live! 🚨 📌 Arab Organisation for Human Rights in the UK (AOHR UK) @AohrUk hosted a groundbreaking webinar addressing the pressing issues surrounding the Palestinian Authority’s actions in Jenin, including the suppression of press freedom, the humanitarian crisis, and the broader implications for Palestinian human rights. 📌 This webinar brought together a distinguished panel of experts who offered critical insights, powerful perspectives, and actionable solutions to these urgent challenges. The panel featured: ⭕️ Malik Ben Achour, Member of the Senate of Belgium ⭕️ Richard Boyd Barrett, Member of the Irish Parliament ⭕️ Jim Moran, Former United States Representative ⭕️ Aidan White, Founder of the Ethical Journalism Network ⭕️ Bill Law, Editor of Arab Digest ⭕️ Booker Ngesa Omole, Kenyan Political Activist ⭕️ Dr. Mehmet Çelik, Editorial Coordinator at Daily Sabah 🔴In this detailed and comprehensive report, we have captured every powerful contribution from the speakers, preserving their voices and messages as they discussed the importance of truth-telling, the role of international solidarity, and the urgent need for accountability. 📖 Read the full report here: rebrand.ly/b4c20e 🎥 Watch the full recording of the webinar: youtube.com/live/_2yCk4lml… 🔴 Let’s continue amplifying these vital discussions and standing in solidarity with those fighting for justice and human rights. Your voice matters—share this report and help spread the truth. #HumanRights #PressFreedom #JusticeForPalestine #Jenin #AlJazeera #FreeSpeech @celik @BenAchourMalik2 @BillLaw49 @arabdigest @Jim_Moran @EJNetwork @BookerBiro @RBoydBarrett

ندوة - انتهاكات السلطة الفلسطينية: حصار جنين، إغلاق قناة الجزيرة، والاعتداء على الحريات الصحفية 🗓 التاريخ: الخميس، 9 يناير 2025 ⏰ الوقت: 17:00 بتوقيت لندن | 12:00 نيويورك تعقد المنظمة العربية لحقوق الإنسان في بريطانيا ندوة حول تصاعد انتهاكات السلطة الفلسطينية برئاسة محمود عباس ضد الفلسطينيين في الضفة الغربية، وخاصة جنين مع استمرار الحصار المفروض على أهاليها. سيشارك خبراء بارزون لتسليط الضوء على الأثر الكارثي لحصار جنين، والاعتداء على حرية الصحافة، بما في ذلك إغلاق قناة الجزيرة ومقتل الصحفية شذى الصباغ، إلى جانب الانتهاكات الجسيمة التي ترتكبها السلطة الفلسطينية ضد المدنيين. ستناقش الندوة أيضًا دور السلطة في تسهيل أجندة الاحتلال، والدعوة لتحمل المجتمع الدولي لمسؤولياته في مواجهة هذه الانتهاكات. لمزيد من التفاصيل: shorturl.at/Ejm6d 🎥 البث المباشر للندوة سيكون عبر: youtube.com/live/_2yCk4lml… كونوا معنا لدعم الحقيقة والدفاع عن حقوق الإنسان! #جنين_تحت_الحصار #حرية_الصحافة @celik @BenAchourMalik2 @BillLaw49 @arabdigest @Jim_Moran @EJNetwork @BookerBiro @RBoydBarrett

Join us tomorrow in a vital webinar: The Palestinian Authority's Violations: Jenin Siege, Al Jazeera Closure, and Press Freedoms Under Attack 🗓 Date: Thursday, 9 January 2025 ⏰ Time: 17:00 London Time | 12:00 New York Leading experts will uncover the devastating impact of the siege on Jenin, attacks on press freedoms, and the violent suppression of civilians and journalists by the Palestinian Authority. This webinar will also explore the PA's role in advancing the occupation’s agenda and the urgent need for international accountability. Stand for justice and freedom of expression. Don’t miss this important event! #JeninUnderSiege #PressFreedom #HumanRights More details: shorturl.at/X71IF 🎥 The webinar will be live-streamed on our official YouTube channel: youtube.com/live/_2yCk4lml… @celik @BenAchourMalik2 @BillLaw49 @arabdigest @Jim_Moran @EJNetwork @BookerBiro @RBoydBarrett