WORLD NEWS DAY
The Organization of News ombuds is delighted to join with more than 500 news organizations around the world on September 28 in supporting World News Day and emphasising the value […]
An Open Letter on Coverage of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
ONO Members have, over the years, worked with a range of organizations in Ukraine and elsewhere in Eastern Europe and around the world to promote strong public interest journalism and […]
The Relotius Scandal
The shock Three years ago, the falsifications by reporter Claas Relotius shook SPIEGEL and called the magazine’s credibility into question. What followed? By Brigitte Fehrle Fehrle, 67, is the former […]
Unpublishing Presentation to ONO by Deborah Dwyer
The Role of a News Ombudsman
This detailed report on the role of a News Ombudsman was prepared for the Organization for Secutiry and Cooperation in Europe, and contains detailed information on the principals and practice […]
Editorial Standards around the world
INTERNATIONAL International Federation of Journalists Global Charter of Ethics Ethical Journalism Network 5 Principles of Ethical Journalism Online News Association Build Your Own Ethics Code Buzzfeed News Standards and Ethics […]
Reporting Suicide
In the last week, news outlets reported on two high profile suicides. Here’s what CBC’s Journalistic Standards and Practices has to say on the subject: We are sensitive in our […]
News Fluency
Working journalists and academics alike have been spending a lot of time thinking about ways to restore trust in their work, and to help citizens discern reliable solid reporting from […]
Another one bites the dust
Most people have heard of ESPN. It’s a world leader in sports and sports news broadcasting, with a global reach and unprecedented influence on standards of sports coverage and sports […]
ESPN Cuts its Public Editor
It’s a sad day for journalism and journalistic accountability. One more news outlet is ending the position of public editor. ESPN has announced Jim Brady will be the last person […]
