新西兰电台因对变性少女Alex死亡的报道不平衡而面临批评, 媒体理事会敦促改善代表性和道德报道。
Radio New Zealand faced criticism for unbalanced coverage of transgender teen Alex’s death, with the Media Council urging better representation and ethical reporting.
媒体理事会裁定新西兰电台对变性少女Alex在紧急住所死亡的报道不平衡, 未能充分代表其他观点,
The Media Council has ruled that Radio New Zealand’s coverage of transgender teenager Alex’s death in emergency accommodation was unbalanced and failed to adequately represent alternative perspectives, particularly after Alex’s own words surfaced.
理事会发现性别是故事的中心内容,尽管RNs声称它与性别认同无关,并强调媒体在从可能具有反传播议程的团体获取信息时必须谨慎行事。
The Council found gender was a central element of the story, despite RNZ’s claim it was not about gender identity, and emphasized the need for media caution when sourcing from groups with potential anti-trans agendas.
该决定强调了以道德、透明方式报告弱势社区的重要性,并受到倡导团体 " Aotearoa权利 " 的欢迎,该组织呼吁加强编辑标准。
The decision highlights the importance of ethical, transparent reporting on vulnerable communities and is welcomed by advocacy group Rights Aotearoa, which called for stronger editorial standards.
Alex的死亡仍在死因调查中。
Alex’s death remains under coronial investigation.