IJA - Independent Journalist Association
IJA beleives "Doesn't Neutralise the Journalism rather stands Neutral ! "
- Freedom to express its views and people voices is fundamental to media and journalism .
- IJA endevour to curbe infighting and biases within media houses and among journalism
- Ethics is centerline to all profession. IJA promote good practices in journalism. IJA proomote trooerence to all views irrespective of it being lifet wing / right wing or views from new dimensions.
MISSION
Good decision-making depends on people having reliable, accurate facts put in a meaningful context. Journalism does not pursue truth in an absolute or philosophical sense, but in a capacity that is more down to earth.
Freedom of Expression
Everyone has the right to freedom of expression. This right shall include freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart information and ideas without interference by public authority and regardless of frontiers.
Voice Against Power
Journalism is about speaking truth to power; Journalism is about giving a voice to the voiceless. Journalism has an unusual capacity to serve as watchdog over those whose power and position most affect citizens. Independence is a cornerstone of reliability.
Media Unity & Coherence
The publisher of Journalism – whether a media corporation answering to advertisers and shareholders or a blogger with his own personal beliefs and priorities — must show an ultimate allegiance to citizens. They must strive to put the public interest – and the truth – above their own self-interest or assumptions.
Standard & Ethics
Journalists rely on a professional discipline for verifying information. While there is no standardized code as such, every journalist uses certain methods to assess and test information to “get it right.” Being impartial or neutral is not a core principle of journalism. Because the journalist must make decisions, he or she is not and cannot be objective. But journalistic methods are objective.
IJA Stands for Core Principles of Journalism!
Truth and Accuracy
Journalists cannot always guarantee ‘truth’, but getting the facts right is the cardinal principle of journalism. We should always strive for accuracy, give all the relevant facts we have and ensure that they have been checked. When we cannot corroborate information we should say so.
Independence
Journalists must be independent voices; we should not act, formally or informally, on behalf of special interests whether political, corporate or cultural. We should declare to our editors – or the audience – any of our political affiliations, financial arrangements or other personal information that might constitute a conflict of interest.
Fairness and Impartiality
Most stories have at least two sides. While there is no obligation to present every side in every piece, stories should be balanced and add context. Objectivity is not always possible, and may not always be desirable (in the face for example of brutality or inhumanity), but impartial reporting builds trust and confidence.
Humanity
Journalists should do no harm. What we publish or broadcast may be hurtful, but we should be aware of the impact of our words and images on the lives of others.
Accountability
A sure sign of professionalism and responsible journalism is the ability to hold ourselves accountable. When we commit errors we must correct them and our expressions of regret must be sincere not cynical. We listen to the concerns of our audience. We may not change what readers write or say but we will always provide remedies when we are unfair.
Call To Action
IJA condemns the tyranny of power used by states and silence of some section of media houses. And we stand completely with Republic TV irrespective their journalistic nature and principals.
Governing Council
Mr. Gautam Jha
IJA - Chairman
Mr. Nayan Ranjan
IJA - President
Mr. Ranjeet Kumar
IJA - Treasury
Mr. Mani Bhushan Thakur
IJA - Vice President
Contact Us
IJA stand for coherent functioning of different aspects of journalism. Media houses, journalist and citizens can contact us through mails, contact numbers provided below and can visit us to our offices in each states.