Past Projects
Media Diversity Institute works on projects that promote media and information literacy, better representation of minority groups in the media and combat disinformation around the world.
Building Citizen Participation in the Political Process in Egypt Through Better Media, Parliamentary and Civil Society Interaction
The objective of this project is to assist with Egypt’s transition to democracy by helping to build an accountable relationship between citizens and their elected representatives, through strengthening the ability of the media to be a balanced facilitator of the relationship between civil society and politicians. Key Project Activities Providing training for print and broadcast journalists in covering parliament and politics, in an independent, inclusive and responsible way. Assisting journalism students from a number of Egyptian universities with running a...
Civil Society & the Media Working Together to Fight Ethnic & Religious Discrimination in the EU
This project will encourage and facilitate dialogue between media organisations, civil society organisations (CSOs) and policymakers, on the media’s role in relation to discrimination and intolerance, in three old and three new EU member states (the UK, France, Greece, Hungary, Lithuania and Slovakia). The project will achieve this through dialogue, exchange of know-how and networking during which process the project beneficiaries will identify emerging issues and opportunities, and exchange their European experience and knowledge on the best ways to tackle...
Rebuilding Post-Revolution Egyptian Media: Embracing Free Expression, Diversity and Inclusiveness
The goal of the project is to encourage the emergence of responsible Egyptian media which are based on international standards and principles of free expression, diversity, inclusiveness, transparency and public accountability. The project will contribute to the rebuilding of post-revolution Egyptian media by supporting a more inclusive approach that ensures diverse regional and rural, as well as urban voices, across the country are heard in national debate on all issues relevant to all citizens. At the same time regional and...
Morocco: Towards Inclusive, Responsible & Independent Media
The project’s objective is to encourage a public debate on the future of the Moroccan media. The debate will engage decision makers, media professionals and civil society. In the context of political reforms in Morocco, the aim is for this debate to positively influence media legislation so that it ensures: greater coverage of social diversity in the media; improved freedom of expression and access to information; greater responsibility by the media through self-regulation; and improved respect of media freedom by...
