Stories

Our stories examine the ways that race, religion, class, dis/ability, age, gender and sexual identity issues intersect with major topics in the media, and aim to bring new perspectives to light.

Turning  the Page 3 on Sexism

Turning the Page 3 on Sexism

Published: 17 February Region: UK By Aidan White & Pedja Urosevic The debate regarding The Sun’s Page 3 pictures has …

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The Dangers When Media Target Disabled People

The Dangers When Media Target Disabled People

Published: 17 February 2012 Region: UK By Radman Selmic In times of economic and social austerity it is often the …

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Excessive Fines against Turkish-Language Media in Greece

Excessive Fines against Turkish-Language Media in Greece

Published: 14 February 2012 Region: Turkey & Greece The Court of Appeal in Komotini, north-eastern Greece, is expected to revise the …

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Irish Independent Lost In Translation and Irresponsibility

Irish Independent Lost In Translation and Irresponsibility

Published: 7 February 2012 Region: Ireland & Worldwide By Aidan White A sensational tale of welfare tourism made front page …

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Training for Egyptian Radio Journalists

Training for Egyptian Radio Journalists

Published: 7 February 2012 Country: Egypt The UK based Media Diversity Institute (MDI) is calling for applicants to be part …

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Grants Available for Female Journalists

Grants Available for Female Journalists

Published: 7 February 2012 Region: Worldwide The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) will award three $20,000 grants to women journalists …

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PLURAL+ 2012 Youth Video Festival on Migration and Social Inclusion Ca...

PLURAL+ 2012 Youth Video Festival on Migration and Social Inclusion Ca...

Published: 3 February 2012 Region: Worldwide The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) …

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Migrants and their descendants – Guide to policies for the well-...

Migrants and their descendants – Guide to policies for the well-...

Migration to and within Europe has profoundly changed the life and image of the continent. This guide offers theoretical and …

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Italian Media Win Right to Report on Abuse of Migrants

Italian Media Win Right to Report on Abuse of Migrants

Published: 1 February 2012 Region: Italy By Aidan White A major breakthrough for journalists trying to report on the rights …

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International Women’s Media Foundation awards open

International Women’s Media Foundation awards open

Published: 1 February 2012 Region: Worldwide The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is accepting nominations for its 2012 prizes honoring …

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