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Social Media Enables Creators to Shine a Light on Invisible Disabiliti...

Social Media Enables Creators to Shine a Light on Invisible Disabiliti...

Social media has begun shining a light on disabilities including invisible disabilities which are disabilities that are not immediately apparent such as chronic illnesses, sleep disorders and neurological illnesses that significantly impair normal activities of daily li...

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Climate Crisis Brings Media Attention to Brazil’s Indigenous People

Climate Crisis Brings Media Attention to Brazil’s Indigenous People

The environmental and humanitarian disaster represented by the Bolsonaro government has opened more space for dissident voices to express the circumstances they live under as well as to denounce the crimes they have been suffering.

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Gamergate’s Toxic Remnants Still Target Women in Digital Spaces

Gamergate’s Toxic Remnants Still Target Women in Digital Spaces

Understanding how a phenomenon like Gamergate transpired starts by realizing some of the inherent inequities in video game culture and working toward dismantling them to usher in a better future for players and developers alike.

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Alex Jones and the Horrible Impact Conspiracy Theories Can Have on Div...

Alex Jones and the Horrible Impact Conspiracy Theories Can Have on Div...

Conspiracy theorists and people who spread fake news often aim at people of color to promote their baseless claims. What role does racism play in these conspiracy theories and fake news stories?

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Sadowitz’s Cancelation from Edinburgh Fringe Reopens Debate on Limit...

Sadowitz’s Cancelation from Edinburgh Fringe Reopens Debate on Limit...

Inclusion is not supposed to be just about good public relations, as organisations and festivals need to promote good practices and discourage offensive material.

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MAGIC Produces ‘Speak Up for Diversity! Toolkit

MAGIC Produces ‘Speak Up for Diversity! Toolkit

Speak up for diversity! is a toolkit aimed at Muslim communities and civil society actors who are struggling for a more diverse, just, and inclusive society.

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Hate Speech and the Limitations of Instant Messaging Apps

Hate Speech and the Limitations of Instant Messaging Apps

Although encrypted messaging apps are used by an indistinguishable amount of people sharing illegal content, the secure communication allows for very important information to be shared confidentially for government bodies, journalists, and whistle-blowers.

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GERIS Network Journalists Publish Articles on Issues Discussed during ...

GERIS Network Journalists Publish Articles on Issues Discussed during ...

GERIS is an EU project implemented by PARTICIP GmbH and Media Diversity Institute. GERIS focuses on connecting civil society actors …

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Alika Ogorchukwu’s murder highlighted the ‘wrong debate’...

Alika Ogorchukwu’s murder highlighted the ‘wrong debate’...

The murder of Alika Ogochukwu in Italy sparked an international outcry. But for the country's media a series of recurring negative patterns is displayed.

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August 2022 Newsletter: The attack on Salman Rushdie should not lead t...

August 2022 Newsletter: The attack on Salman Rushdie should not lead t...

On Friday 12 August Salman Rushdie was stabbed while on stage. At Media Diversity Institute we firmly believe that it is a direct assault …

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The Media Needs to be Central in UN Policies for Young Activists

The Media Needs to be Central in UN Policies for Young Activists

The prevalence of media narratives and their influence on how on the ground actions shape up is a major reason why the UN policy on girls and women activists is only a first step.

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The Absence of Independent Media in Egypt Is Behind the Lack of Repres...

The Absence of Independent Media in Egypt Is Behind the Lack of Repres...

Although Egypt's government supported Copts and the strong ties with the church, the lack of media coverage of Coptic Christian issues is crystal clear, raising questions about whether it was intentional.

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