Several media organizations along with newspapers and journalists’ associations have voiced their ambitions to develop the Mongolian press industry to a professional standard and decided upon the idea to establish the first press court in Mongolia.

Over 20 associations of newspapers and journalists announced on April 30^th their intention to create a coordinators` group to establish a Press Court in Mongolia, with the belief that it is time to stand up for the professional reputation of the media and intention to abide by the principles of responsible and ethical journalism.

The coordinators` group will formulate the rules for the Press Court and conduct discussions on professional ethics principles among journalists, training on self regulation of press and share information and experiences with international professional institution this year.

The coordinators group agreed that establishing a Press Court would make journalism standards clear and certify the professional values of journalism, and independence of copy desk.

The Mongolian Media Council Club, Press Institute of Mongolia, Globe International Center, Associations of Mongolian Journalists, Mongolian Parliamentary Journalism Association, Midas NGO, National Press Club of Mongolia, Local press and media association, the Television Association of Mongolia, the Mongolian News Websites Association, News Agency and other media agencies have joined the initiative.