CIME Forum 2009 speaker Olga Kokodé of Golfe TV (Benin) First Annual CIME Forum on Media Ethics: The Vision Comes True Last February 2009 in Cotonou, Benin, CIME's vision to provide a forum for discussion and training in ethics for media professionals found footing in a formal context: the first annual CIME Forum on Media Ethics finally took place. | STORY

Excerpts on the Media's Responsibility: from Nigeria

The mass media are expected to inform the citizenry of what goes on in government, which, in a way, keeps rulers in check. Also, the media should be reporting on and promoting discussion of ideas, opinions and truths toward the end of social refinement; acting as a nation's "bulletin board" for information and mirroring the society and its peoples just the way they are, thus exposing the heroes and the villains. | MORE

Coming Soon: Ethical Journalism Conference Hosted by CIME Advisory Board Member

Is ethical practice possible in a time of economic cutbacks and uncertainty? What ethical norms should guide journalism in these times? Professor and CIME Advisory Board member Stephen J.A. Ward invites you to join leading journalists, scholars, and media experts to explore the future of ethical journalism in the public interest. | MORE

CIME Director at London School of Economics with Grimshaw Club staff

CIME at the London School of Economics

CIME Director Melisande Middleton was invited to the London School of Economics this month to talk about Social Responsibility in the Media. The meeting was hosted by the Grimshaw Club from the LSE International Relations Department, who shared their knowledge and views on ethics in the media in their respective countries, namely Austria and Singapore. Following these fruitful discussions, Middleton was urged to return to the LSE to speak again in the next few months.

Public Relations Region Internship

No matter where in the world you are based, you may work for the Center for International Media Ethics! CIME is currently looking for students or recent graduates to fill our positions for Region Interns in Public Relations. You will be responsible for representing CIME in your geographical area. | MORE

Call for Newsletter Submissions

If you have something to say about media ethics and would like to contribute to our April newsletter, please send your writing in an attachment to newsletter@cimethics.org. Your article should be related to media ethics, about ½ or 1 page long. This is a great way to share your thoughts, concerns, and insight with the CIME network. Deadline: April 10, 2009

CIME Opportunities: Interns and Volunteers

CIME is hiring Interns and Volunteers with a variety of skills and interests on an ongoing basis, in Chicago and around the world. If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume and a cover letter to hiring@cimethics.org. We look forward to hearing from you soon!