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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.

Lack of Diversity Retakes Centre Stage at the Oscars

By Michael Gaskins Unfortunately, once again, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is on the hot seat for …

Donald Trump’s Social Media Reinstatement Raises Several Questions

The main question now surrounding Trump’s return to social media is: Will he go back to promoting the same hate speech and divisive language he did before January 6th?

Webinar: Conflict Reporting and the Russia – Ukraine War [Video]

Not every conflict gets widespread attention and media coverage. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has dominated headlines and changed global politics irreversibly, while also highlighting and challenging the power of independent information. While major international med...

How the media is innovating to engage local communities and fight pola...

The media, which is not highly trusted in much of the world, is often considered both a cause of and a solution for polarization.

Newsletter February 2023: Conflict Reporting and the Russia-Ukraine Wa...

One year of war in Ukraine has led to the displacement of millions of Ukrainians the death of more than …

Open Letter: EU must ensure European Media Freedom Act protects media ...

We, the undersigned journalists, press freedom, civil society, trade unions and digital rights groups, are writing to you to reiterate our full support for a strengthened and timely European Media Freedom Act (EMFA).

Media Representation of Ukrainians and Russians Is Intertwined with Po...

The Turkish media's view of Russians and Ukrainians is complex, and their representation depends on the media outlets’ ideological predispositions.

(In)Visible Queer Migration: Why Digital Feedback Matters

Queer.ge and Gvino, Duduki, Qalebi prove to be promising examples of digital platforms influencing narratives on Georgian queer migrants.

Action against Hate: Diversity & Religion Exhibition Counters Anti...

In response to a recent increase in antisemitic and anti-Muslim visual images online and in the media, a new exhibition …

British Newspapers Use Images to Replay Colonial Tropes About Refugees

By Hannah Ryan On 15th December 2022, the day at least four people drowned in the English Channel following another …

Praise abroad, controversy at home: Joyland and the trans community in...

At a time when hate crimes against trans people are rising due to disinformation campaigns, a movie like Joyland is more important than ever.