International Fact-Checking Network
The Code of Principles is for organizations that regularly publish nonpartisan reports on the accuracy of statements by public figures, major institutions, and other widely circulated claims of interest to society. It is the result of consultations among fact-checkers from around the world and offers conscientious practitioners principles to aspire to in their everyday work. Becoming a Signatory to the IFCN Code of Principles comes with benefits that help and expand the work of fact-checking org
Basic Information
- Category: organization
- Website: https://ifcncodeofprinciples.poynter.org/
Documented Facts
- Inception (Wikidata): 2015-09 (Source 2: Wikidata Q51698517, revision 2512167469)
- Headquarters location (Wikidata; date unspecified): St. Petersburg (Source 2: Wikidata Q51698517, revision 2512167469; Source 3: Wikidata label: Q49236, revision 2551177407)
- Country (Wikidata; date unspecified): internationality (Source 2: Wikidata Q51698517, revision 2512167469; Source 4: Wikidata label: Q1072012, revision 2549775816)
Evidence and Sources
- International Fact-Checking Network — Official Website (official)
- Wikidata Q51698517, revision 2512167469 (knowledge-base)
- Wikidata label: Q49236, revision 2551177407 (knowledge-base)
- Wikidata label: Q1072012, revision 2549775816 (knowledge-base)
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- Data status: Enriched
- Profile completeness: Source-backed profile (91/100)
- Indexing directive: index, follow, max-image-preview:large
- Recorded profile date: 2026-04-22
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AI summary
The Code of Principles is for organizations that regularly publish nonpartisan reports on the accuracy of statements by public figures, major institutions, and other widely circulated claims of interest to society. It is the result of consultations among fact-checkers from around the world and offers conscientious practitioners principles to aspire to in their everyday work. Becoming a Signatory to the IFCN Code of Principles comes with benefits that help and expand the work of fact-checking org
Available profile information
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- 1 official source linked for verification.
- 3 supporting sources linked.
- 3 structured facts available for extraction.
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