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The Worrying Trend of Holocaust Comparisons

The Worrying Trend of Holocaust Comparisons

The use of Auschwitz imagery to discuss governmental reform in Greece is not acceptable.

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New Podcast: Young & Diverse

New Podcast: Young & Diverse

The representation of women in the media is worrying and that the media reflect the patriarchal culture. Women are still ‘the other’ in mainstream media and mainstream culture.

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Meghan Markle’s interview raises questions about media portrayals in...

Meghan Markle’s interview raises questions about media portrayals in...

The newsroom is not only a physical space where journalists go about their day to day; it’s a tool. A powerful tool that helps shape our news intake.

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Sexism in the Western Balkans and the Media

Sexism in the Western Balkans and the Media

Reporting Diversity Network 2.0 reminds of the need to make the media environment free from sexist and misogynist narratives.

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Serbia’s MeToo moment and the battle between digital and mainstream ...

Serbia’s MeToo moment and the battle between digital and mainstream ...

Just like MeToo, similar online groups in Serbia gave women a voice. The digital media provided the platform and space for their voices to be heard.

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The Media’s Problematic Coverage of Global Women’s Rights Movement...

The Media’s Problematic Coverage of Global Women’s Rights Movement...

While Saudi women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul has been hailed as an icon, women in other parts of the world are rarely given the same media attention.

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Video: International Women’s Day: How Do We End the “She-c...

Video: International Women’s Day: How Do We End the “She-c...

The media should make sure to amplify women’s stories, so that we know the extent of this “shecession” and acknowledge that not all women are in the same boat.

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What could Australia Day tell us about Australia’s media inclusi...

What could Australia Day tell us about Australia’s media inclusi...

Whether we continue to call January 26 Australia Day or designate the date as Invasion Day or Survival Day, or we decide to change the date entirely, there needs to be an inclusive and respectful national conversation and the media has a role to play.

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Video: What is religious literacy and why does it matter?

Video: What is religious literacy and why does it matter?

By Anna Lekas Miller The video is part of and was initially published on MDI’s project Get The Trolls Out. …

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Is real life allyship remaining as impactive as it was on social media...

Is real life allyship remaining as impactive as it was on social media...

Notice how allyship is defined as a lifelong process? Meaning that when it comes to issues involving justice and racism, it most certainly is not an overnight process.

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The pandemic of stigma, hatred, lies and conspiracies

The pandemic of stigma, hatred, lies and conspiracies

Both during ‘normal’ times and times of crisis it is especially important to avoid one-sided views

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LGBTQ+ History Month: Honoring Queer Communities of The Past and Prese...

LGBTQ+ History Month: Honoring Queer Communities of The Past and Prese...

While it’s great to explore creative ways of honoring the LGBTQ communities of the past, the media should do more to support queer communities in the present.

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