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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MDI’s Inclusive Journalism Network Expands to China
Date: 20-21 April 2013 Country: China The Media Diversity Institute (MDI) established the Hong Kong Inclusive Journalism Network (HKIJN) to …
Health Journalism Contest for Best Coverage of Vaccines
Deadline: 20 May 2013 Region: Sub-Saharan Africa, Pakistan, Gulf states Three competitions for the best coverage of vaccines and immunisations …
Three French Media Outlets Promote Diversity
Published: 3 May 2013 Country: France Radio France Internationale, France 24, and Radio Monte Carlo Doualiya, have signed the French …
TV Channels Suspended in Iraq over Sectarianism
Published: 30 April 2013 Country: Iraq Iraq’s government has suspended the licences of 10 satellite television channels, including Al Jazeera, …
Apps and Games Promoting Intercultural Dialogue
Published: 30 April 2013 Region: Worldwide The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), in partnership with Learning Games Network and …
Documentary on African-American Beauty
Published: 25 April 2013 Region: Worldwide “Imagine a Future”, a documentary on African-American women, has been screened at the Tribeca …
How to Become an Influential TV Show in Egypt
Published: 25 April 2013 Country: Egypt The third episode of “Awel el Khayt”, TV programme produced by Belail Media Production …
Sexist Narrative in Media
Published: 25 April 2013 Region: Worldwide After Politico published the article on Jill Abramson, first female executive editor of the …
New York Times Keeps ‘Illegal Immigrant’
Published: 24 April 2013 Region: Worldwide Despite the decision of the Associated Press (AP) and some other media to ditch …
First Anniversary of Everyday Sexism Project
Published: 22 April 2013 Region: Worldwide Laura Bates founded Everyday Sexism Project with the idea of providing a talking point …
