In view of the political and social crisis in Ukraine, International Journalist Association Novomedia calls on its members and colleagues to follow these standards in their professional activities:

• demonstrate respect for territorial integrity of Ukraine and condemn any external infringement of the country’s sovereignty and independence;

• avoid rhetoric inciting interethnic hostility within the country;

• promote respect for political pluralism;

• workon-site,independentlysearchforreliabledata, circulate only verified information;

• systematicallyandconsistentlyexposefalseand slanderousreports;

• cultivateintheiraudiencethecultureofconsideredandcritical use of information in the time of information war;

• emphasize the utmost value of human life;

• coverbotheventsandrelevantpersonal stories in order to preserve sincerity and humanity of the information space;

• helptheaudienceovercomeemotionalstressbyengagingChristianministersandprofessionalpsychologistsasexperts;

• upholdthevaluesofhumilityandrepentancebefore God and people.

We urge journalists to unite their efforts, capabilities and resources for preserving peace. Our mission is to be the voice of truth and peacemaking.

The Resolution was developed and adopted by vote at the Novomedia Association conference on April 12-13, 2014 in Irpin, Ukraine.