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Inclusive Journalism Handbook
The Media Diversity Institute developed an Inclusive Journalism Handbook aimed at academics, journalism students and journalists providing them with the …
Journalists with Disabilities Face Marginalisation and Ignorance in th...
In a competitive industry where papers are scrambling to be the first to get the golden scoop, it is unfortunate but not surprising, to hear that journalists with hidden disabilities have been dismissed as “lazy” when they cannot perform certain tasks.
Entertainment shows lead diversity efforts in the British media
While mainstream entertainment shows like Strictly Come Dancing and the Great British Bake Off are welcoming a broader range of contestants, efforts are also being made in other areas to create fairer and more inclusive platforms that truly reflect the people living in ...
The ‘Returned Adoptee’ Story Shows Why the Media Desperate...
A trauma-informed media response should go beyond the symptoms to the root cause, asking ‘What is causing such distress? Which needs are not being met?’.
The Media’s Role in Malawi’s Struggle to End HIV Stigma
While the communities in Malawi in particular and the country at large are hoping for the media to help end any form of stigma and discrimination the media itself needs a lot of training and courage to confront the problem.
Digital Services Act: Appeal from European NGOs to the Members of the ...
Media Diversity Institute supports and signs the following letter
Muslim Journalists in the UK Struggle to Make Their Voices Heard
It is imperative that Muslim organisations, the mainstream media as well as press regulatory bodies work together to ensure that reliable and honest news is being delivered to the public.
Management Positions in the European Media Sector Remain Male-dominate...
Women better represented on-screen than off-screen throughout Europe as management positions in media remain male-dominated.
Why the UK media industry needs paid maternity leave and benefits
A combination of flexible working, a more supportive work culture, valuing women’s contributions, shared leave, more part-time jobs, better maternity pay, and protected job opportunities post-maternity leave would all make the media industry a better option for workin...
When the Media Use Terrorist Tropes: The Coverage of Dine Hoxha Attack...
It is the media’s professional and legal obligation to not “present material that incites hatred or violence against individuals on the basis of race, religion, nationality, colour, ethnic origin, membership, gender, sexual orientation, civil status, disability, ill...
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.
