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.

Statistics on Immigration Twisted

Statistics on Immigration Twisted

Published: 20 February 2014 Country: UK By quoting the new YouGov research, Daily Express wrote on its front page on …

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2.500 Different Ways to Say WOMAN

2.500 Different Ways to Say WOMAN

Published: 19 February 2014 Region: Worldwide The question is can the stereotypical image of women be changed and how. The …

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Girls are Girls and Boys are Boys?

Girls are Girls and Boys are Boys?

Published: 11 February 2014 Country: UK BBC audience guide for children’s channel has been accused of gender stereotyping while it …

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We are looking for a logo!

We are looking for a logo!

Published: 4 February 2014 Deadline: 21 February 2014 The Media Diversity Institute (MDI) is launching a Logo Design Competition for …

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“Easier to be a Journalist in Syria than in Egypt”

“Easier to be a Journalist in Syria than in Egypt”

Published: 4 February 2014 Country: Egypt By Lorena Martínez The number of reports of arrests, harassment, detention and prosecution of …

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Good Journalism in the City of Orson Welles’ Othello

Good Journalism in the City of Orson Welles’ Othello

Dates: 3 – 5 January 2014 Country: Morocco, Essouaira By Don Murray* The quote was memorable. “I never expected, after …

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MDI Celebrates 15th Anniversary

MDI Celebrates 15th Anniversary

Date: 23 January 2014 Location: London, UK The Media Diversity Institute (MDI) celebrated its 15th anniversary by discussing the lack …

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Story of MDI in 8-Minute Film

Story of MDI in 8-Minute Film

Published: 27 January 2014 Region: Worldwide The Media Diversity Institute celebrated its 15th anniversary by discussing the role of the …

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Free Online Advocacy Course

Free Online Advocacy Course

Deadline: 1 February Region: MENA (Middle East & North Africa) Minority Rigths Group International announces a new online, free advocacy …

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Controversial “Benefits Street”

Controversial “Benefits Street”

Published: 21 January 2013 Country: UK More than 56.000 people have signed the online petition calling Channel 4 to stop …

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