Jadid Online publishes reports by a new generation of journalists, mainly from Iran, Afghanistan and Tajikistan, pioneering new forms of multimedia journalism. They provide original snapshots of life in their societies in multimedia formats, from new angles, offering new voices and images. 
 
Multimedia reporting is an emerging form of journalism worldwide, combining elements of text, audio, video and photography. Digital technology, and the growth of the internet are radically changing people’s usage of the media, allowing them to access media on demand and publish their own multimedia material.

Jadid Online, launched in 2006 is committed to free, independent and high quality media. Its journalism is based on core values of impartiality, accuracy, expert knowledge, accountability and diversity.