Shifting the Lens on Ethical Communications in Global Development: A Focus on NGDOs in Ireland
Eilish Dillon, 2021
Summary Description
Dr. Eilish Dillon was commissioned by Dóchas to carry out a review and research into the Dóchas Code of Conduct and into the wider area of ethical communications in the Irish international development sector. The review called for an update to the Dóchas Code of Conduct on Images and Messages and the Illustrative Guide on the Dóchas Code.
Title
Shifting the Lens on Ethical Communications in Global Development: A Focus on NGDOs in Ireland
Author
Eilish Dillon
Publisher and year of publication
2021
Resource Type or sub-type
Relevant research, Background information, research or policy
Mainly suitable for
Board members; Communications staff; Management
Level of Accessibility
Challenging (prior understanding, information or knowledge needed)
Ethical Communications Issues or Groups Addressed
Advertising and/or fundraising; Child Protection/working with vulnerable adults; Ethnocentrism, stereotypes and / or racism; Framing / narratives / stories; Humanitarianism / climate change/ conflict; Human Rights, Equality and Dignity; Images and Messages; Media representations; Organisational Culture and Politics; People in the pictures; Representations of Africa; Social Media
Ethical Communications Processes or Practices Addressed
Advertising or fundraising; Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; Using and archiving photography and video; Using Social Media; Informed Consent