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Women in the film industry: a take on the 2024 Oscar nominations

Women in the film industry: a take on the 2024 Oscar nominations

By Anmol Irfan, freelance journalist and editor When the Oscar nominations were announced in late January, they led to a …

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US Students collection of essays on Black-owned media 

US Students collection of essays on Black-owned media 

These collection of essays by US students explores issues within media with solutions.

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Gaza series: How media from my country cover the war between Israel an...

Gaza series: How media from my country cover the war between Israel an...

A conversation with Raed Othman, founder of the Palestinian media coalition the Ma’an Network, as part of special series by MDI.

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Media Diversity Institute Editorial Guidelines for article contributor...

Media Diversity Institute Editorial Guidelines for article contributor...

Writing for Media Diversity Institute   Step by step   Email pitch  Writing styleguide   We are looking forward to reading your article! 

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Italian Media and Femicide

Italian Media and Femicide

"Contemporary media, both traditional and new, were central in the narration of the femicide of 22-year-old Giulia Cecchettin. In particular, the direct involvement of her sister Elena marked a never-seen-before approach to femicide. When interviewed by a correspondent ...

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Russia’s Ethnic Minorities Struggle to Speak Out Against the War in ...

Russia’s Ethnic Minorities Struggle to Speak Out Against the War in ...

By Dina Newman When Alsu Kurmasheva, a Russian-American journalist, was arrested in Russia earlier in 2023 , the news sent …

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Sri Lanka’s Proposed Online Safety Bill: Regulation, but at What Cos...

Sri Lanka’s Proposed Online Safety Bill: Regulation, but at What Cos...

By Namashya Ratnayake and Taahira Lafir Sri Lanka’s fundamental rights jurisprudence has been generally progressive in the interpretation and appreciation …

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Reviewing Conflict Coverage and Representation in Northern Ireland’s...

Reviewing Conflict Coverage and Representation in Northern Ireland’s...

By Laura Rodríguez-Davis This year, 2023, marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement (GFA), a …

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How Newsrooms are incorporating Inclusivity in Nigeria’s Media lands...

How Newsrooms are incorporating Inclusivity in Nigeria’s Media lands...

As the world tends to become more diverse, newsrooms need to realize that it is their responsibility to prioritize inclusive reporting. Managers of media outlets should not only encourage the employment of disabled journalists, but also cover issues affecting PWDs.

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Russian Language Media in Israel: Determination to Fight

Russian Language Media in Israel: Determination to Fight

"Most Israeli media focused on the need to destroy Hamas, admitting that the job won’t be easy due to the presence of the civilian population in Gaza. Some radio hosts said that 'this is not a religious conflict' and warned against blaming all Muslims for the terror a...

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How the African Media Views the Israel-Gaza War

How the African Media Views the Israel-Gaza War

By Abdullahi Jimoh The intense fighting and humanitarian crisis in Gaza have dominated headlines and news coverage around the world. …

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Taming IPV through the media

Taming IPV through the media

By Raphael Mweninguwe Intimate partner violence (IPV) remains one of the biggest challenges facing young girls and women not only …

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