The CHASE Code of Conduct provides a common, human-rights-based framework to support media organisations and other relevant stakeholders in preventing and addressing online gender-based violence. The Code establishes shared standards, responsibilities and safeguards for responsible online content production and moderation. By promoting transparency, accountability, and alignment with EU-level legal and ethical standards, the Code aims to strengthen trust, encourage voluntary commitment and contribute to safer, more inclusive digital environments across Europe.
The CHASE Set of Principles for Monitoring Code Compliance establishes a structured and transparent framework for the annual assessment of media organisations’ adherence to the CHASE Code of Conduct. Building on a human-rights-based and gender-sensitive approach, the framework defines clear principles, domains and indicators to support consistent, evidence-based monitoring across participating countries. By combining independent civil society oversight with harmonised evaluation standards, the monitoring framework promotes accountability, continuous improvement and EU-level mainstreaming of responsible media practices, contributing to the effective prevention of online gender-based violence.