Promoting a diverse, inclusive and accurate media
With sister organisations in London, Brussels, Belgrade, Yerevan and Gloucester (US), the Media Diversity Institute (MDI) works internationally to promote accurate and nuanced reporting on issues of race, religion, ethnicity, class, disability, gender and sexual identity in media landscapes around the world.
While our work is grounded in the principles of freedom of expression and the values of diversity and inclusion, our day-to-day focus is on cultivating practical skills to combat negative stereotypes and disinformation, and to improve media and information literacy.
The paradox of diversity at Paris 2024 Olympic Games
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games celebrated diversity, but also revealed sharp contradictions. A tableau depicting LGBTQ+ icon Barbara Butch during the opening ceremony was met with backlash, and French-Malian singer Aya Nakamura, criticised for her cultural role, delivered a powerful performance despite the odds.
This contrast is stark when compared to the realities faced by marginalized groups in Paris, including bans on Muslim headscarves and mass evictions.
Our latest article explores these contradictions further through the lens of the transphobic and misogynistic attacks on Algerian boxer Imane Khelif. After a controversial match against Italian boxer Angela Carini, Khelif was subjected to a wave of hostile media coverage in Italy, highlighting ongoing issues of diversity and representation.
For more insights, read The Transphobic and Misogynistic Attacks by the Italian Press on Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif, and check out our other articles on Get the Trolls Out 2024 Olympics and the Hijab Ban & The Olympic Spectacle Stirring Christian and Religious Controversy.
STATEMENT – MDI condemns any form of pressure on its members and...
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guidelines, studies AND resources
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.
CoachMIL Project: New Approaches To Media And Information Literacy In ...
“It's like swimming, if you learn to swim at 40 years old, it would be very difficult, because you will be scared of the water, what's behind it, the sharks… it’s the same for media literacy.”
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In Sri Lanka there is a need for democratic engagement in the online space and more accountability from social media companies for the harm perpetrated on their platforms.
Training for Journalists in Northern Syria
Between 23-27 May, journalists and media activists based in Norther Syria participated in a series of free courses on investigative …
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