Stories
Our stories examine the ways that race, religion, class, dis/ability, age, gender and sexual identity issues intersect with major topics in the media, and aim to bring new perspectives to light.
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Portrayal of Immigrants in Canadian Media
Published: 15 January 2013 Country: Canada by Alexia Kalaitzi Despite the strongly multicultural character of Canada, the media of the …

Best 13 MDI Stories in 2013
Published: 9 January 2013 Region: Worldwide During 2013, The Media Diversity Institute (MDI) continued its compromise and work to promote …

MDI and Algerian Newspaper Collaborate on Inclusive Journalism
Dates: 8-18 December 2013 Country: Algeria Chareddine Berriah, a regional correspondent for El-Watan, a prominent Algerian newspaper, says that he …

Egyptian Students’ Website as an Important Platform for Young
Dates: 8 – 10 December 2013 Country: Egypt, Ain Sokna Egyptian journalism students, who are producing and editing a website …

Fellowships for Video Journalism Course in The Netherlands
Deadline: 4 February Region: MENA and The Netherlands Midcareer print, online and broadcast journalists in the Middle East and North …

Gender Discrimination in Google Search
Published: 11 December 2013 Region: Worldwide “Women should stay at home.” “Women shouldn’t have rights.” “Women cannot drive”. These are …

MDI Article Attracts the Attention of Algerian Authorities
Dates: 24 – 28 November 2013 Country: Algeria An article produced at a Media Diversity Institute journalism workshop in Algeria …

Story Written at MDI Workshop Attracts the Attention of Algerian Offic...
Dates: 24 – 28 November 2013 Country: Algeria An article produced at a Media Diversity Institute journalism workshop in Algeria …

Hollywood, No Woman’s Land
Published: 10 December 2013 Country: USA The box office is the only place within the film industry in the United …

Telling the Stories “Through People” in Ekaterinburg
Dates: 18 – 22 November 2013 Country: Russia, Ekaterinburg Anna Kolesnik was struggling with a sore throat but gamely agreed …