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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.

2011 Edition of the Anna Lindh EuroMed Dialogue Award

2011 Edition of the Anna Lindh EuroMed Dialogue Award

Deadline: 25 August 2011 Region: Euro-Mediterranean The 2011 edition of the Anna Lindh EuroMed Dialogue Award in now launched. Following …

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A Conference for young European reporters

A Conference for young European reporters

Event Date: 27 – 29 October 2011 Region: Worldwide YoungPress.eu is inviting 100 young journalists in-the-making between 18-26 from all …

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Jose Antonio Vargas: Coming out as an illegal immigrant

Jose Antonio Vargas: Coming out as an illegal immigrant

Published:  5 July 2011 Region: USA & Worldwide A few days ago, under a headline in the New York Times …

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Physician heal thyself

Physician heal thyself

Published: 1 July 2011 Region: EU A few weeks ago, the European Policy Centre in Brussels held one of its …

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Avoiding war is not enough; we need a promise of peace

Avoiding war is not enough; we need a promise of peace

By Akim Mugisa Even better, the north should make an effort to undo some of the recent harm it has …

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Council of Europe Youth Media Award accepting applications

Council of Europe Youth Media Award accepting applications

Deadline: 1 August 2011 Region: Worldwide Young European journalists up to 30 years old are encouraged to apply for the …

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Turning to stones for survival

Turning to stones for survival

By Yuggu Charles The hammers and chisels rise and fall on the huge stones, crushing them into pieces as the …

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Rumbek residents decry poor health services

Rumbek residents decry poor health services

by Abraham Machuor Lum Poor health services in Southern Sudan’s Rumbek region have sparked uproar among residents, many of whom …

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High food prices dampen spirits ahead of independence celebrations

High food prices dampen spirits ahead of independence celebrations

By Yuggu Charles & Paulina Poni The continued rise in food pieces in Juba has dampened the spirits of many …

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Fresh efforts to save South Sudan’s street children

Fresh efforts to save South Sudan’s street children

By Paul Jimbo June 16th marks the ‘Day of the African Child’, which has been celebrated every year since 1991. …

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