Publication Policy

Our publishing policy covers all content published on the NAWA Media website and provides a framework for all our staff members, contributors and partners that adheres to our values, identity, and professional ethics.

At NAWA Media, we publish investigations on various topics, produced by early-career journalism from West Asia and North Africa. The types of articles we publish include:

Blogs: These are specialized articles offering in-depth explanations for journalists on certain tools and methodologies aimed at boosting their efficiency in carrying out journalistic and open-source investigations. These articles are produced by a team of seasoned professionals who extensively research and scrutinize the tools. They conduct thorough examinations, including inspecting the source code, to verify the tools’ safety and reliability for users.

Open Source Investigations: These detailed inquiries highlight particular events linked to armed conflicts or climate change, offering a multifaceted analysis. Such investigations could involve the examination of information shared by social media users or visual content gathered by the investigator from various sources. The investigator applies a critical lens, utilizing best practices specific to open-source inquiries. This approach involves a transparent presentation of the methodologies and tools employed, culminating in the display of findings that align with the editorial stance. The core focus areas of these investigations include advocating for climate justice, addressing human rights abuses within conflict zones, scrutinizing supply chain integrity, and tracking disinformation campaigns.

Investigations: These traditional journalistic reviews explore and dissect ideas from multiple perspectives. As an example, a topic such as the intersection of feminism and climate issues might be selected. The journalist then examines this topic thoroughly, analyzing it from their unique viewpoint. This analysis includes assessing the advantages and disadvantages, as well as exploring the underlying causes and potential effects.

Podcasts:  Our portfolio consists of high-definition audio productions.  “Kayana” and “Ozone” each cast a spotlight on climate change concerns across North Africa and West Asia, respectively. “Kayan” offers a deep dive into the cultural Syrian identity, and “Hangar #12” rigorously investigates corruption in Lebanon.

At NAWA Media, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of accuracy and transparency in our content. Before articles are published on our website, they undergo a rigorous review process by our editorial team. This involves a thorough verification of sources and facts presented in the articles. Our adherence to a zero-tolerance policy for errors and misrepresentations is unwavering, ensuring the integrity of the content we share with our audience.

• We do not publish content that violates local or international laws, including content that involves defamation, incitement of hatred or violence, racism, discrimination, or abuse toward others.
  We do not publish content that infringes on others’ intellectual property rights without the necessary copyright permissions, including articles, photos, or videos. Respecting others’ rights is crucial in our community.
• We do not publish content containing personal information without obtaining explicit consent from the concerned individual. In the case of open-source investigations, we use the information according to the user agreement of the platforms where it was published.
• We do not publish content promoting self-promotion or advertising a product or service without prior approval.
• We do not publish content intended for self-profit or to mislead the readers.
• We do not publish opinion articles and reports that may contain a clear opinion of the writer. Our commitment to fair and ethical publishing is unwavering.

Your opinions matter to us. We encourage our readers to engage through comments and participation. To maintain a respectful and positive discourse, all comments undergo a pre-publication review to ensure they align with our publishing policy guidelines. This includes a strict stance against any comments that may infringe on individual rights or promote hatred and discrimination. It’s important to note, however, that the opinions expressed by our readers do not necessarily mirror the views or policies of NAWA Media.

The publishing guidelines of NAWA Media are regularly evaluated and may be revised or updated to reflect legal developments, changes, or recommendations from our advisory board.

01/06/2024