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.

Why the Media Were Right to Republish Barr’s Racism

Why the Media Were Right to Republish Barr’s Racism

Published: 5 June 2018 Country: USA American TV network ABC cancelled the Roseanne Barr’s show after the American comedian made …

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MDI and Facebook Joined Forces for “Game of Trolls”

MDI and Facebook Joined Forces for “Game of Trolls”

Published: 30 May 2018 Region: Europe What do you do when you see someone posting horrible and offensive comments and …

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Media Relations Workshop for People with Disabilities

Media Relations Workshop for People with Disabilities

Dates: 3-5 May 2018 Country: Macedonia, Skopje Fifteen representatives of the Macedonian civil society organisations for people with disabilities gathered …

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50:50 Gender Split of Experts on BBC?

50:50 Gender Split of Experts on BBC?

Published: 17 May 2018 Country: UK The BBC has announced that it is seeking to ensure that there is a …

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Innovative Ideas for #SilenceHate against Migrants

Innovative Ideas for #SilenceHate against Migrants

Dates: 23 – 27 April 2018 Country: UK, London How can journalists in Europe improve their reporting on migrants and …

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#JusticeForNoura: Can Social Media Save Her Life?

#JusticeForNoura: Can Social Media Save Her Life?

Date: 15 May 2018 Country: Sudan By Eline Jeanne Noura was just 16 when her father forced her into a …

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MDI at the US Embassy Media Literacy Event

MDI at the US Embassy Media Literacy Event

Date: 25 April 2018 Country: UK, London By Daphne Visser “We want children to become more sceptical about the news …

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MDI’s Executive Director on BBC Weekend

MDI’s Executive Director on BBC Weekend

Date: 28 April 2018 Country: London, UK Milica Pesic, MDI’s Executive Director, was a guest on BBC Weekend on 28 …

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MDI in Perugia: Journalism Can Fight Far Right

MDI in Perugia: Journalism Can Fight Far Right

Date: 13 April 2018 Country: Italy, Perugia Panelists of the Media Diversity Institute (MDI) panel at the International Journalism Festival …

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Hungarian Media Campaigns against Refugees and Soros

Hungarian Media Campaigns against Refugees and Soros

Published: 11 April 2018 Country: Hungary By Angelo Boccato After the Hungarian leader Viktor Orban won a landslide victory at …

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