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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.

Indigenous Voices on climate change – Insights from the Mapuche community in Chile

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.

Trump’s second term begins: a divisive vision for America

Donald Trump’s second inaugural address painted a picture of a nation poised for transformation under his leadership, promising to usher …

Meta ends its DEI programmes: Troubling optics, but a hopefully limite...

By Alan Martin, freelance writer It has been a dispiriting few days for those concerned with media diversity. As inauguration …

From escape to homelessness: How refugees in Belgium became victims of...

By Ranim Alhoushi When Yemeni refugee Saleh Abu Hussein (pseudonym) began his journey toward Europe, he dreamed of a dignified …

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.

For Journalists

Here are upcoming conferences, job openings and fellowship and grant opportunities.

For Students

Here are academic resources and internship and scholarship opportunities.

For CSOs

Here are training opportunities and resources on how to work with the media and create effective campaigns.

Celebrating a decade of media diversity in the Western Balkans and the...

On December 10th, International Human Rights Day, MDI launched its Media Diversity Research Center (MDRC) and marked the tenth anniversary …

MDI at Prague Media Point: Media and Diversity in the Age of Algorithm

The Media Diversity Institute (MDI) hosted a panel discussion at Prague Media Point titled “Media and Diversity in the Age …

MDI ONLINE DEBATE : African, Asian and European Gen Z digital activi...

CLICK HERE AND LISTEN TO THE RECORDED ZOOM CALL. MDI online session entitled “African, Asian and European Gen Z digital …

What We Are Working On Now

Media Diversity Institute is working on a number of projects on the cutting edge of media and diversity issues. Check out what we are working on now.

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