Code of Conduct on Images and Messages
Basic information
- Host or sponsor: Umbrella organisation
- Type: Code of Conduct/Ethics
- Year established: 2007
- Status: Active
- Thematic area: Development
- Summary: This Code deals with the respectful use of images to portray a complete picture of poverty. Compliance procedure should be in the form of public declaration of use of code and 'right to challenge' mechanisms for public and peers, with email address provided for feedback. This Code is the updated version of the Code of Conduct on Images and Messages relating to the Third World adopted in 1989 by the General Assembly of the European NGOs.
Contact details
- Host organisation: European NGO Confederation for Relief and Development (CONCORD)
- Website: www.concordeurope.org
- Email: secretariat@concordeurope.org
- Phone: +32 (0) 2 743 8760
- Address: European NGO Confederation for Relief and Development, 10 square Ambiorix, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium
Areas addressed
- Principles or standards: Principles-based
- Communications / advocacy / fundraising:
- Ethical communications
Further info: The Code of Conduct on Images and Messages focuses exclusively on the respectful use of images portaying poverty with dignity.
