The Center for International Media Ethics CIME is a non-profit organization based in Chicago, with staff members operating across the US and Europe. We bring together a network of journalists throughout the world to foster the highest standards for ethics in the media.

CIME strives to:

• Open doors for ethical issues to be freely discussed among media professionals and beyond

• Propose strategies for abiding by higher ethical standards

• Broaden awareness that fair reporting is crucial for consolidating pluralism in the media landscape

• Support media professionals in knowing that they are not alone in their daily struggle to keep ethical standards high at all times

• Encourage individual journalists to take on increasing levels of responsibility for integrity in news reporting

• Emphasize the power of the media and the implications of a reporter's choice of which topics to cover



Specifically, CIME's staff is currently working hard to provide:

• Training and awareness-building for journalists

• Expertise and consulting in media ethics

• A cutting-edge reference for ethical standards

• An international network of media professionals committed to ethics


We invite you to browse our website to find out more about CIME and join our efforts and activities. You may email us anytime at info@cimethics.org. We look forward to hearing from you soon!


CIME President and Co-Founder
Kayeromi Gomez


CIME Director and Co-Founder
Melisande Middleton