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.

White Cartoon Character Saving the Wildlife in Kenya?

White Cartoon Character Saving the Wildlife in Kenya?

Published: 20 August 2014 Country: Kenya by Alexia Kalaitzi As illegal hunting has become an increasingly serious threat for the …

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MDI on London Live TV Asking for More Ethnic Diversity in the Media

MDI on London Live TV Asking for More Ethnic Diversity in the Media

Published: 19 August 2014 Country: UK A day after BSkyB pledged that by the end of next year, at least …

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Media as a Friend of Algerian CSOs

Media as a Friend of Algerian CSOs

Published: 15 August 2014 Country: Algeria The 16 participants on the Media Diversity Institute ‘Making your Mark’ programme are restless. …

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Heaven Seekers

Heaven Seekers

Published: 15 August 2014 Region: South East Asia By Magdalena Bukacka* Imagine that you are born in a place with …

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Ethnic Groups in Burma Need Their Own Media

Ethnic Groups in Burma Need Their Own Media

Published: 4 August 2014 Country: Myanmar (Burma) By Judith Clarke In 2012 the Myanmar government ended 50 years of strict …

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On Facebook, With or Without Hijab

On Facebook, With or Without Hijab

Published: 31/07/2014 Region: Worldwide, Iran For women in Iran, wearing a hijab is a part of their daily lives. In …

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How to Report on Mental Illnesses

How to Report on Mental Illnesses

Date: 31 July 2014 Region: Worldwide Why is depression not discussed in the same manner that cancer is? Does anyone …

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First Tuareg TV Channel Launched

First Tuareg TV Channel Launched

Published: 30 July 2014 Region: North Africa & Europe The first Tuareg TV channel was launched in Paris in late …

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Roma’s life in media: facts and images

Roma’s life in media: facts and images

Published: 30 July 2014 Country: UK Crimes, unauthorised campsites, children not in school and people who live away from society: …

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Thomson Foundation Young Journalist FPA Award

Thomson Foundation Young Journalist FPA Award

Deadline: 29 August 2014 Region: Worldwide The Thomas Foundation is funding a prize which recognises young journalists, who work in …

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