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Perugia’s International Journalism Festival and Creating Change 

Perugia’s International Journalism Festival and Creating Change 

Over recent years, Italy’s small and historical town Perugia, has seen thousands of media professionals, journalists and innovators come together to …

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Embracing Gender Equality in the African Media Space 

Embracing Gender Equality in the African Media Space 

While the problem appears to have been accepted as a cultural and social norm in terms of women's under representation within the media, there is  a need for that  system  to change.

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Generative AI: Risks and Limits on Journalism and Society

Generative AI: Risks and Limits on Journalism and Society

Generated AI is unable to distinguish between fiction and truth and using them as learning tools is dangerous. Moreover, when used in newsrooms, the review carried out by editors is no guarantee of accuracy.

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Webinar: Iran, Feminism and the Media

Webinar: Iran, Feminism and the Media

Join us on 17 April 2023 at 17:00 BST / 18:00 CET / 12:00 EDT

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Journalism and Identity: Bilingual Journalists Face Translation Burden

Journalism and Identity: Bilingual Journalists Face Translation Burden

The burden of translation can’t entirely be put on marginalised groups and non-English speakers to do more identity work, but they can’t be moved out of the discussion either.

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BBC in Crisis: Lessons to Be Learned from the ‘Lineker Scandal’

BBC in Crisis: Lessons to Be Learned from the ‘Lineker Scandal’

The BBC needs to debate and adopt core newsroom values if it wants to thrive and flourish in a landscape of competing interests.

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100+ GOVERNMENTS, CSOs, CORPORATIONS, AND MEDIA GROUPS TO ISSUE COORDI...

100+ GOVERNMENTS, CSOs, CORPORATIONS, AND MEDIA GROUPS TO ISSUE COORDI...

Media Freedom Cohort creates unprecedented global partnership supporting independent media.

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The Unspoken Truth about Journalists’ Mental Health

The Unspoken Truth about Journalists’ Mental Health

Throughout the years numerous surveys have highlighted the way journalists’ mental health is affected by the topics they cover.

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Why Does the Media Ignore Nigeria’s Deep-rooted Tribalism in their E...

Why Does the Media Ignore Nigeria’s Deep-rooted Tribalism in their E...

For Western media, Nigeria has a negative reputation. Discussions on tribalism, which shapes the country's identity, are absent in the western media landscape even on outlets that cover African issues in depth. 

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How is this this Norwegian show fighting polarization? MDI Global Podc...

How is this this Norwegian show fighting polarization? MDI Global Podc...

Why has Norway’s public broadcaster changed its TV debate format replacing the usual fight between people representing opposing sides? What …

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The Media Battle over Women’s Representation in Italy’s Public Bro...

The Media Battle over Women’s Representation in Italy’s Public Bro...

RAI's stereotypical representation of women in its TV shows raises questions over the public broadcaster's educational purpose.

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The Media Could Help Fight Anti-LGBTI Speech in the UK

The Media Could Help Fight Anti-LGBTI Speech in the UK

There is a close correlation between the increase in hate speech on social and mainstream media and the rise in hate crimes and violence against LGBTI people. The media can help break this narrative.

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