Introduction

The Yemeni Fact-Checking Network is committed to publishing accurate and reliable information, and promoting transparency in Yemeni media. The Network believes in the importance of fact-checking in protecting the public from misinformation.

Core Values

The Yemeni Fact-Checking Network Code of Principles is based on the following values:

  • Accuracy and reliability: The Network is committed to achieving the highest levels of accuracy and reliability in the provision of information.
  • Transparency: The Network is committed to transparency in fact-checking processes, and to presenting information to the public in a clear and understandable way.
  • Fairness and justice: The Network is committed to fairness and justice in dealing with all parties, and to promoting diversity of voices in society.
  • Social responsibility: The Network is committed to social responsibility towards the public, and to providing information that serves the public interest.
  • Media literacy: The Network is committed to promoting media literacy among the public, to help the public critically evaluate the information they receive.
  • Yemeni issues: The Network puts all priorities and humanitarian and social issues related to the prevailing situation in Yemen and the challenges related to the reality of journalism and media freedoms at its forefront.

Principles

Members of the Yemeni Fact-Checking Network are committed to the following principles:

Principle 1: Independence and neutrality

Members of the Yemeni Fact-Checking Network work to reveal the truth, debunk misinformation, and promote awareness among the public. Based on this, they are committed to independence and neutrality in their work, and to standards of accuracy and objectivity. Independence does not negate the right of anyone to have an opinion, position, or logical view towards events and issues. However, it is important to distinguish between this right and the work of fact-checking. Fact-checkers must be impartial in their analysis and presentation of information. They must also be transparent about their sources and any potential biases they may have.

Principle 2: Transparency and integrity

Members of the Network are committed to transparency and integrity in their work. They must be clear about their sources, and disclose them to the public. They must also be honest in their analysis of information, and present the results of their analysis in an objective way.

Principle 3: Compliance with fact-checking standards

Members of the Network are committed to the standards and conditions followed in the fact-checking process. They must follow a systematic approach in their work, and use reliable and verifiable sources. They must also disclose any potential biases that may affect their work.

Principle 4: Cooperation and integration

Members of the Network are committed to cooperation and integration with each other. They must cooperate to exchange information and knowledge, and to provide more accurate and objective work. They must also treat each other with respect, and maintain a team spirit.

Principle 5: Compliance with safety standards

Members of the Network are committed to safety standards. They must take into account any consequences that may expose them or any members of the public and public interests to harm, and take the necessary precautions to avoid it.

Principle 6: Support for media freedom

Members of the Network are committed to supporting media freedom and defending the right of journalists to access information and publish it freely, without fear of harassment or repression.

Principle 7: Public interest and social responsibility

We believe that these principles from which we start must achieve justice and fairness and contribute to a positive and constructive role for the media in serving the community and its right to know the truth that preserves the public interest, public security and stability, and respect for privacy.

Principle 8: Compliance with the principles of the International Fact-Checking Network, the Arab Network of Fact-Checkers, the Code of Principles of the Yemeni Journalists Syndicate, and any related references

Members of the Yemeni Fact-Checking Network are committed in their work to the principles of the International Fact-Checking Network, the Arab Network of Fact-Checkers, the Code of Principles of the Yemeni Journalists Syndicate, and any related references, in a way that does not violate or affect the Network's own principles.

Conclusion

The Yemeni Fact-Checking Network Code of Principles is a living document that can be modified and developed continuously, to meet the changing needs of the Yemeni fact-checking community.

Last update: January 25, 2024