PRISTINA, 21.04.2020 – Association of Journalists of Kosovo is following closely the latest reports about the case of the death of the girl as a result of falling from the building, and the death of pregnant woman as a result of infection with virus COVID 19.
AJK expresses concern about the publication of victims’ identities and photos on several online portals.
This form of reporting is a violation of the Ethics Code, the personal data protection law and violation of human rights.
AJK urges fellow journalists not to reveal the identity of the victim in such sensitive cases as these, but also other cases, and to maintain a professional criteria and ethics in journalism, as well.
AJK supports only the professional work of journalists, which is based on the observance of professional standards and criteria, encouraging objective and accurate information for the public.
