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Debunking Islamophobia with Collaborative Media
Launched in March 2021, Get the Trolls Out! 4 has already debuted its first radio collaboration, tackling German media’s Islamophobic and anti-migrant framing of the COVID-19 pandemic in the latest instalment of Radio Dreyeckland’s Our Voice.
Get the Trolls Out! Shadow Monitoring Exercise Report 2021
From February 15th – 28th a team of 3 monitors from the Media Diversity Institute, as part of the Get …
When Global Diversity in Publishing Disrupts Narratives
Breaking the chains that bind everyone to a select few, helping them monetise their own careers and be independent is the only way to break the publishing system.
Diversity in Media Awards and the Problem with Celebrating First Wins
An achievement is still an achievement regardless of race, so how great would it be to celebrate an individual on an achievement for their talent - without having to mention their race.
Is Online Violence against Women Journalists a Threat to Press Freedom...
In a world polarised by disinformation and populist governments, online violence is growing in prevalence. For women journalists, particularly those who investigate topics viewed as controversial, the threat is even higher.
How the news media can advance diversity and inclusion in 2021 and bey...
After a turbulent year of protests in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, the US and UK media industries have had to re-evaluate their approach to diversity and racism.
Italy’s Zan Law and the Media Debate around Homophobia
The mainstream narrative in the Italian media is currently promoting toxic and misleading views that might effectively contribute to allowing not just hate speech, but actual violence to continue.
Anti-Asian Hate and Coronaracism Grows Rapidly on Social Media and Bey...
Social media companies need to update their hate speech policies to include coronaracism and to better support communities affected by anti-Asian hate.
Hate Speech in Lebanon: Incendiary Rhetoric, Flammable Society
IMeCS aims to ensure that media platforms provide a fair representation of all components of the Lebanese society.
Event: How the news media can advance diversity and inclusion in 2021 ...
Join us May 13 at 10:00 AM EDT/3:00 PM GMT for a solutions-oriented conversation about diversity and inclusion in the media, with Krissah Thompson, Darshna Soni and Selymar Colón, moderated by Gary Younge.
Sexual Harassment in Malawi’s Public Media Goes Unreported
The more the cases of sexual harassment are exposed within the media the perpetrators are likely to be brought to justice to answer for their crimes; and in so doing many women will be able to come forward and report these cases.
Why is proper representation on TV important for diversity?
Characters from a diverse background, should not be limited to certain types of genres programmes. They should literally be everywhere, as they come from a range a different social classes and backgrounds.
