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