Statutes, Governance Guidelines and Codes of Conduct

Statutes of WAN-IFRA

WAN-IFRA is dedicated to being an indispensable partner of newspapers and the entire news publishing industry. It defends and promotes press freedom, quality journalism, and editorial integrity. At the same time, WAN-IFRA is a professional resource centre that provides the news publishing industry with applied research in technology and business. The news publishing industry comprises media enterprises with publishing roots and their technology and service providers.

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Governance Guidelines and Procedures

This section contains the complete set of WAN-IFRA’s governance policies, guidelines, and procedures. They constitute a corporate governance code and are intended to provide consistent and transparent guidance to WAN-IFRA members and partners.

TERMS OF REFERENCE (WAN-IFRA BOARDS)

Role and Selection Criteria for Executive and Non-Executive Board Members

Nominating Committee Terms of Reference

World Editors Forum Board Terms of Reference

Media Freedom Board Terms of Reference

Association Directors Committee Terms of Reference

DistriPress Advisory Board Terms of Reference

HUMAN RESOURCES

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Strategic Plan for Diversity and Inclusion

Sexual Harassment Policy

CODES OF CONDUCT & ETHICAL STANDARDS