The article deals with the issue of application of professional ethics norms in regional journalism, which is a necessary and timely goal in journalistic activity and considered a necessary part of a democratic society. It is emphasized that the norms of journalistic professional ethics are characteristic of a democratic society. The society and the Journalists Union of Tajikistan have raised the issue of the need to adopt professional ethics norms in order to protect the subjects of information, protect the interests of consumers of information, and maintain the reputation of journalists. According to the author, IAA "Varorud" is the first information media in the country that adopted the "Rules and ethical standards of conduct in " IAA "Varorud" journalists professional activities” in 2003, which is an step to regulate the activities of employees of "Varorud" agency and the "Khamsoyakho" publication in terms of professional ethics. It is concluded that the adoption of professional ethics in terms of compliance with the norms and principles of professional ethics plays an effective role in improving the professional culture of journalism and mass media activities.
media, journalist, ethical standards, professional ethics of a journalist, journalistic mission, presumption of innocence, conscience, preliminary judging, condemnation
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