Statement of Purpose

World Media Association is an international organization consisting of media professionals and opinion leaders. First and foremost, WMA promotes press freedom in places where it does not exist and encourages the responsible use of that freedom where it does exist. Secondly, the association provides a forum for media self-examination in order to achieve the highest standard of journalistic ethics and credibility. Thirdly, WMA explores issues related to social responsibility and the media’s ability to act as the conscience of society.

As the ones whose profession is communication, we have a special obligation to use the full extent of our abilities and influence to encourage the dissemination of truth and morality and to work toward social betterment. The power of a moral media can guarantee that each generation bequeaths to the next a more peaceful, safer world than it has known.

Our Mission

1. To provide a forum for self-examination.
2. To commit to promote press freedom in places wherever it does not exist and to encourage the responsible use of that freedom where it does exist.
3. To promote the spirit of truth so that all media professionals can become uncompromising champions of truth.
4. To achieve the highest standard of journalistic ethics and responsibility.

WMA History and Projects

World Media Association (WMA) was established in 1978 by Rev. Sun Myung Moon, together with his wife, Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon. WMA completed projects to date include:

1. 21 International Media Conferences
2. 18 Fact-finding tours covering 40 countries
3. 12 Media Forums 
4. Publication of conference proceedings

“Certainly the media must be free and must be self-governing. Yet, a self-governing media must also be a moral media.

“The preservation of human rights and human dignity must be the standard of all ethics and morality.

 “A moral media uses its freedom to protect, preserve, and promote God-given human rights and dignity… Therefore, the media must stand at the very forefront and crusade against all forms of injustice. Doing this is the best possible way to ensure world peace.

“The media must oppose corruption and racism, vindicate the unjustly accused and lead the fight against drug abuse, pornography and many other destructive vices of our society.

“Thus, the media must become the conscience of society.”
           
(Founder’s Address, continue) [link]

Biography of the Founder [link]