Mission and Values
Czech Radio has been established through the Act on Czech Radio as a radio broadcaster providing a public service by creating and transmitting radio programmes.
Czech Radio develops its activities independently, impartially and neutrally in accordance with the legal regulations and public inspection institutes entrenched therein.
Czech Radio contributes to the creation of space for the freedom of speech, thinking and creation, in which democracy may grow.
Mission
- provision of objective, verified, balanced and comprehensive information,
- contribution to legal knowledge of the population in the Czech Republic,
- provision of a balanced range of programmes for all population groups with regard to the freedom of their religious belief and conviction, culture, ethnic or national origin, national identity, social origin, age or sex
- reflection of the variety of opinions and political, religious, philosophical and artistic styles,
- strengthening mutual understanding and tolerance, cohesion of the society, integration of all individuals
- development of cultural identity of the population of the Czech Republic including members of national or ethnic minorities
- production and broadcasting of news, current affairs, documentary, artistic, dramatic, sport, entertainment and educational programmes, and programmes for children and young people above all
Values
- openness, impartiality and independence
- support of human dignity, fundamental human rights and freedoms
- respect for nature and cultural heritage
- creative approach, tolerance and critical thinking
