{
  "id": 1989933,
  "title": "GJA@77: Ethical journalism foundation for strong, resilient democracies – UK Deputy High Commissioner",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/gja-77-ethical-journalism-foundation-for-strong-resilient-democracies",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T18:02:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/gja77-ethical-journalism-foundation-for-strong-resilient-democracies-uk-deputy-high-commissioner/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chris Halliday, the Deputy British High Commissioner to Ghana, emphasized the vital role of ethical journalism in fostering strong, resilient, and democratic societies. Speaking at the 77th Anniversary Symposium and Lecture of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) in Accra, Mr. Halliday stressed that the media's responsibility to ensure accuracy, credibility, and integrity has grown increasingly crucial amidst rapid technological advancements and the rise of misinformation.\n\nHe underscored that a free and independent media is indispensable in sustaining democracy and preserving public trust, highlighting the evolving challenges journalists face, including artificial intelligence, misinformation, and manipulation. Mr. Halliday likened a free press to national infrastructure, asserting that journalists connect citizens through the dissemination of facts and ideas, much like roads connect people.\n\nHe cautioned that manipulation might pose a greater threat to journalism than censorship, making trust a more critical asset for media organizations. According to Mr. Halliday, media organizations that cultivate public trust, rather than merely publishing information first, would be better positioned to lead in the future. He called on journalists to acquire the necessary skills to navigate the evolving media landscape and uphold the profession's credibility.\n\nMr. Halliday reaffirmed the UK's dedication to supporting Ghana's free and independent media, pledging collaboration with the government, civil society, the diplomatic community, and media organizations to enhance media freedom and integrity. He stressed that promoting ethical journalism remains essential to ensuring Ghana's democracy remains robust and resilient against emerging challenges.",
  "summary": "Ethical journalism is the foundation for strong, resilient and democratic societies, Deputy British High Commissioner to Ghana, Chris Holliday, has said.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}