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The Illustrative Guide To The Dóchas Code Of Conduct On Images And Messages

The Illustrative Guide was designed to support organisations seeking to implement the Code of Conduct on Images and Messages and as a compliment to the text of the Code. It provides practical examples of good practice when using images and messages as well as when working in emergencies or using social media. It contains dedicated sections on consent, Child protection / work with vulnerable adults, and accountability and feedback.

Title: The Illustrative Guide to the Dóchas Code of Conduct on Images and Messages

Author: Dóchas Code of Conduct on Images and Messages Task Group, 2014

Publisher and year of publication: 2014

Resource Type or sub-type: Dóchas Code or Guide Resource, Good Practice Guide, Training Tools, Learning and Resource Guide, ‘How to’ Guide

Mainly suitable for: Board members; communications staff; Community leaders or educators; Contractors; Education and Public Engagement staff; Overseas Staff; Fundraising/Marketing staff; HR/Training staff; Management; Partners, Programme Staff, Volunteers

Level of Accessibility: Introductory material (easy to read or understand)

Ethical Communications Issues or Groups Addressed: Advertising and/or fundraising; Child Protection/working with vulnerable adults; Ethnocentrism, stereotypes and/or racism; Framing/narratives/stories; Gender, Disability or sexuality; Humanitarianism/climate change/conflict; Human Rights, Equality and Dignity; Images and Messages, Language; Media representations; Organisational Culture and Politics; Representations of Africa; Social Media; Solidarity 

Ethical Communications Processes or Practices Addressed:Advertising or fundraising; using and archiving photography and video; Informed consent; Using Social Media; Data Protection

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