Journalism Trust Initiative

08/10/2025

🇨🇿 Reporters sans frontières / Reporters Without Borders / RSF applauds Český rozhlas — the 13th public broadcaster to hold a Journalism Trust Initiative certificate — especially at a time when Czechia’s parliamentary elections campaign has been flooded by pro-Russian disinformation. ➡️ https://rsf.org/en/czech-radio-jti-certification

💬 "As the media outlet with the greatest degree of public trust in Czechia, we decided to verify our quality through an independent international audit. The result is an acknowledgement that ranks Czech Radio alongside the most respected public media outlets in the world. At a time when public service media are facing growing pressure and their role is being questioned, this certificate is clear proof that Czech Radio meets the highest international standards. For us, the JTI is therefore more than a simple recognition – it is proof that our way of working stands up to global standards." – Rene Zavoral, Director General, Czech Radio

The public service media Czech Radio (Český rozhlas) has obtained its Journalism Trust Initiative (JTI) certification, an international standard for trustworthy journalism launched in 2019 by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). To date, more than 2,150 media outlets in 120 countries worldwide use the...

06/10/2025

🇨🇮 L'Intelligent d'Abidjan devient le premier quotidien d’information générale de Côte d'Ivoire à obtenir la certification Journalism Trust Initiative, « une lourde responsabilité » selon son directeur général Alafé Wakili 👉 https://news.lia.ci/news/culture/journalism-trust-initiative-wakili-alafe-la-certification-cwa-17493-est-une-lourde-responsabilite/

« Nous ressentons de la satisfaction, de la joie, mais en même temps, nous sommes conscients que c’est une lourde responsabilité qui va consister à maintenir le même standard de gestion de notre média et de l’information (...). » – Alafé Wakili, directeur général, L'Intelligent d'Abidjan

Les félicitations et les encouragements affluent depuis le lundi 29 septembre 2025 suite à l'annonce officielle : L'Intelligent d'Abidjan est entré dans l'histoire en devenant le premier quotidien d'information générale ( QIG ) certifié CWA 17493. Une performance qui couronne des années de pr...

06/10/2025

24/09/2025

🇵🇭 Bulatlat, an independent news outlet focusing on human rights reporting, is the first newsroom in the Philippines to obtain the Journalism Trust Initiative certification ➡️ https://www.bulatlat.com/2025/09/19/bulatlat-first-ph-newsroom-to-be-certified-by-journalism-trust-initiative/

💬 “The JTI [certification] affirms that Bulatlat’s human rights journalism adheres to the highest global standards and ethics in running a newsroom,” said Ronalyn Olea, Bulatlat’s editor-in-chief. “Bulatlat remains dedicated to its mission of amplifying the voices of the marginalized and oppressed sectors amid disinformation and digital authoritarianism.”

cc: Reporters Without Borders - RSF Asia-Pacific Bureau

24/09/2025

NEWSROOM UPDATE: Bulatlat, an independent news outfit focusing on human rights reporting, is the first newsroom in the Philippines to be accredited by Journalism Trust Initiative (JTI), an international standard initiated by Reporters Without Borders (RSF).

JTI certifies news organizations based on the principles of transparency, accountability, and ethical journalism practices with the help of 19 credible certifiers. More than 2,130 media organizations have joined the initiative in 122 countries as of this writing.

"The JTI accreditation affirms that Bulatlat's human rights journalism adheres to the highest global standards and ethics in running a newsroom," Ronalyn Olea, Bulatlat's editor-in-chief, said in a statement.

The certification process starts with self-assessment of the outfit by answering structured questions. It is followed by public disclosure of the results immediately. The last process, certification, involves an independent audit conducted by an external body.

Bulatlat has been audited by Audit Bureau of Circulations, successfully passing all three stages of JTI’s accreditation. This recognition is given for showcasing and promoting trustworthy journalism.

"This accreditation is relevant as we continue to push back against red-tagging, cyber attacks and censorship," Olea added.

Bulatlat has been challenging a state-sponsored website blocking order from the National Telecommunications Commission for more than three years. The newsroom is still awaiting the decision of the court.

"Bulatlat remains dedicated to its mission of amplifying the voices of the marginalized and oppressed sectors amid disinformation and digital authoritarianism," Olea ended.

22/09/2025

16/09/2025

🇲🇳 gogo.mn, one of Mongolia's most important digital native news publisher, obtains the Journalism Trust Initiative certification. Read their press release ➡️ https://mongolia.gogo.mn/r/xm5m6

🤝 Thanks to the support of local partners like Монголын баримт шалгах төв / Mongolian Fact Checking Center - MFCC in Mongolia, we now count 2 250+ news publishers in over 120 countries around the world that are on their way towards the Journalism Trust Initiative certification.

GoGo.mn, operated by Mongol Content LLC, has been awarded its second international certification, once again demonstrating that its operations meet global standards.

11/09/2025

“Монгол Контент” ХХК-аас эрхлэн гаргадаг GoGo.mn сайт олон улсын сэтгүүл зүйн итгэлцлийн санаачилга (Journalism Trust Initiative /JTI/)-д нэгдэн, гэрчилгээгээ баталгаажууллаа.

03/09/2025

🇮🇹 Italy: L'Espresso, PrisMag, Il Piccolo and more among the first media to join Journalism Trust Initiative 👉 https://journalismtrustinitiative.org/news/italy-lespresso-prismag-il-piccolo-and-more-among-the-first-media-to-join-journalism-trust-initiative/

🗣️ ‘Credibility is built on respect for good practices, said Enrico Bellavia, deputy director of 70-year-old newspaper L'Espresso. The self-assessment allows us to reflect on what we have done and what we can still do to make our dialogue with readers even more open and frank, [the transparency] of our work, and what are the most effective ways to strengthen a pact of loyalty between readers and journalists.’

CC: IDMO - Italian Digital Media Observatory

02/09/2025

🇱🇧 La première certification Journalism Trust Initiative au Liban décernée à L'Orient-Le Jour par Bureau Veritas France 👉 https://journalismtrustinitiative.org/fr/news/la-premiere-certification-journalism-trust-initiative-au-liban-decernee-a-lorient-le-jour-par-bureau-veritas-certification/

💬 « Au nom de RSF, je tiens à féliciter L’Orient-Le Jour pour l’obtention de la certification JTI. Cette certification représente un engagement fort du média et de ses équipes envers le public, et envoie un signal positif en faveur d’un journalisme transparent, professionnel et digne de confiance. Nous nous réjouissons également de l’intérêt croissant pour JTI au Liban et sommes convaincus que l’exemple de L’Orient-Le Jour inspirera d’autres médias à emprunter la voie de la certification JTI. » – Benjamin Sabbah, directeur de Journalism Trust Initiative, Reporters sans frontières / Reporters Without Borders / RSF

28/08/2025

🇬🇼 Journalism Trust Initiative inaugure son premier programme ‘Fast Track’ en Guinée-Bissau 🌍 👉 https://journalismtrustinitiative.org/fr/news/journalism-trust-initiative-inaugure-son-premier-programme-fast-track-en-guinee-bissau/

Le module ‘JTI Fast Track’ fait partie du programme Promote and Protect Democracy by Safeguarding Freedom of Opinion and Expression and Combating Mis/Disinformation in Guiné-Bissau, mené par la Media Foundation for West Africa(MFWA), la Fondation Hirondelle et Reporters sans frontières / Reporters Without Borders / RSF, et financé par la União Europeia na Guiné-Bissau

27/08/2025

🇸🇳 La certification Journalism Trust Initiative décernée au média Seneweb.com, la 5ème au Sénégal et la 21ème en Afrique subsaharienne 🌍 👉 https://journalismtrustinitiative.org/fr/news/la-certification-journalism-trust-initiative-decernee-au-media-seneweb-la-5eme-au-senegal-et-la-21eme-en-afrique-subsaharienne/

Le média numérique généraliste célébrait le jeudi 21 août 2025 à Dakar, au Sénégal, l’obtention de la JTI. Plus de 2000 milles médias sont engagés dans le processus JTI à travers le monde, dont plus de 600 en Afrique subsaharienne. Retour sur la cérémonie où participaient le Ministère de la Communication et de l'Économie Numérique de la République du Sénégal, Reporters sans frontières / Reporters Without Borders / RSF, les équipes de Seneweb et bien d’autres convives.