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.

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The role of social media in fueling the UK riots: A dangerous game of viral violence and media impact

  • The recent UK riots, sparked by a tragic event in Southport and compounded by misinformation that misidentified the suspect as a Muslim asylum seeker, have underscored the significant role of media in influencing public perceptions and exacerbating tensions. Partners of our project, Get The Trolls Out! have monitored local media, and these are the key findings:
    • French outlets have portrayed the riots as a response to unchecked migration, Polish media depicted them as necessary resistance, and German publications often downplay the racial motives, merely labelling the events as “protests.”
    • In the UK, media coverage has increased the violence and discrimination against the Muslim community.

For more detailed insights and to understand the broader implications of these events, GTTO’s articles :

Georgian democracy at risk: How Russian influence is threatening Georg...

Georgian democracy at risk: How Russian influence is threatening Georg...

By Dea Bakashvili, MDI YoCoJoin project participant In Georgia, the pro-European population is fighting for their human rights while a …

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PRESS RELEASE – MDI online event ” African and European Gen Z ...

PRESS RELEASE – MDI online event ” African and European Gen Z ...

For immediate release. Amid the chaos of war raging in the Middle East and in other parts of the world, …

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The French media’s coverage of a mass rape case reveals deep mis...

The French media’s coverage of a mass rape case reveals deep mis...

By Jeremy Martin, freelance journalist The trial of 51 men accused of the decade-long abuse of Gisèle Pélicot has sparked …

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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.

For Journalists

For Journalists

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

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For Students

For Students

Here are academic resources and internship and scholarship opportunities.

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For CSOs

For CSOs

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

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

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

November 29, 2024 | 14:00 – 15:00 | Goethe-Institut, Conference Room The Media Diversity Institute (MDI) will host a panel …

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

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 …

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MDI DEBATE : Better to offend a few than to censor many?

MDI DEBATE : Better to offend a few than to censor many?

Watch our debate again, click here to access the recorded material. (Passcode: f?&2=Upw) MDI organised an online debate on 9th …

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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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