As a premier Ethiopian independent media, Mereja TV’s mission is to inform, educate, and entertain its audience.
Mereja TV strives for utmost neutrality, objectivity, fairness, accuracy, and responsible reporting. Our editorial team will cover news with integrity and impartiality.
In order to maintain the highest standard of ethics in journalism, Mereja TV applies the following guidelines to its editorial and advertising content.
Not allowed:
- Contents that bring into question the impartiality and neutrality of Mereja TV
- Contents that glorify violence, racism, and intolerance
- Contents that are slanderous against individuals and violate the private lives of individuals
- Contents that incite violence against people, religious groups, organizations, or individuals
- Pornography or other types of adult entertainment
- Illegal drugs, their sale or glorification
- Excessive, violent, or obscene language
- Illegal gambling
- Any content that calls for illegal actions or their promotion
- Copyright infringement
- Contents that threatens journalistic and editorial diversity
- Contents that misinform the public
These guidelines are regularly reviewed and updated.
Ethical Standards
At Mereja TV, we are committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in multimedia journalism. We recognize the importance of adhering to established and time-tested principles that ensure the credibility, integrity, and trustworthiness of our news reporting. These ethical standards are not only our guiding principles but are also universally recognized and practiced by reputable news organizations worldwide.
Honesty: Our foremost ethical obligation is an unwavering commitment to uncovering and reporting the truth with the utmost accuracy. Our dedicated journalists tirelessly seek the facts and present them to our audience with unwavering integrity and honesty.
Independence: To ensure objectivity in our reporting, we maintain a stance of impartiality. In cases where neutrality is challenging, we prioritize transparency.
Fairness: We understand that most stories possess multiple facets, and fairness is the cornerstone of our work. We are entrusted with the responsibility of embracing equilibrium in our coverage, ensuring a well-rounded presentation that encompasses all perspectives.
Public Accountability: We strongly believe in engaging with our audience and accepting accountability for our work. In the event of an inadvertent factual error, we are committed to issuing a public correction promptly. This commitment maintains trust and preserves the integrity of our reporting.
Minimize Harm: We recognize the delicate balance between disseminating relevant facts and minimizing potential harm. We prioritize the public good over unnecessary harm, ensuring that our reporting serves the greater benefit of society.
Avoid Libel: Upholding the principle of integrity, we refrain from publishing false information that may unjustly damage an individual’s reputation. Verification and fact-checking are integral to our journalistic process to prevent the spread of inaccurate or defamatory content.
Proper Attribution: We firmly commit to never plagiarize and consistently acknowledge the sources of information obtained from other outlets. Proper attribution not only respects intellectual property but also enhances transparency and credibility.
In conclusion, Mereja TV proudly adheres to the ethical standards outlined by renowned organizations such as the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ). These ethical principles serve as our guiding compass, ensuring that we remain dedicated to the pursuit of truth and responsible reporting while championing the principles of the First Amendment.
Updated: Oct. 30, 2023