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The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the conflict between Israel and Hamas which has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians, left Gaza in ruins and impacted those living in the West Bank, are different scenarios but they share the story of occupation. When it comes to media coverage by the Global North, they are treated very differently.

In October 2024, a study by the US magazine The Nation found that Palestinians received far less empathetic coverage compared to Israelis and Ukrainians, based on analysis of CNN and MSNBC’ coverage.

One similarity they share is how both Ukrainian and Palestinian journalists have become central in narrating the real impact of the war, with media like The Kyiv Independent in Ukraine, and voices like Motaz Azaiza and Bisan Owda in Gaza.

International journalists have been covering the Russian invasion of Ukraine, but they have not been allowed to enter Gaza to document the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) air and land attacks, leaving Palestinian journalists as the only voices able to explain an...Read more

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Media Diversity Institute (MDI) works internationally to encourage accurate and nuanced reporting on race, religion, ethnic, class, age, disability, gender and sexual identity issues in media landscapes around the world.

While our work is grounded in the principles of freedom of expression and values of diversity and inclusion, our day-to-day work focuses on cultivating practical skills to combat negative stereotypes and disinformation, improve media and information literacy, and influence the conversation on diversity and the media.

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In the context of COP29, we’re sharing a series dedicated to perspectives that are too often left out of the climate conversation. Our correspondent in Chile, Elisa Mena, has been working to create content that highlights the Mapuche people’s profound connection to their land and their resilience in the face of mounting environmental challenges.

Through conversations with Mapuche leaders, climate experts, and students, we’re sharing how Indigenous perspectives on climate change are represented in the media – and how these stories shape public understanding. For the Mapuche, climate change isn’t a distant threat; it impacts their communities, culture, and future.

➡️ Follow our journey on Instagram as we shine a light on these vital voices and advocate for inclusive climate narratives.

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Media Diversity Institute gathers the latest guidelines, studies and other resources to help journalists, academics and civil society activists integrate a diversity perspective into their work.

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