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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Do British Newspapers Play a Negative Role Covering Immigrants’ Stor...
Published: 3 October Country: UK By Lorena Martínez Articles about immigration have appeared more often in the UK newspapers this …

Digital Women UK Helps Female Creatives Raise Their Profile
Published: 30 September Country: UK Across the UK, female writers and artists are striving to engage with the expansive world …

Awards to Recognise Diversity in Media
Published: 30 September Region: Europe The work of European organisations and individuals who are dedicated to equality, diversity and inclusion …

Disability and the Media: Out of Sight, Out of Mind
Published: 24 September 2013 Country: UK By Giulia Dessi Disability may be more visible on television than ever before, however, …

British Press Bring Muslim Women’s Voices on Veil Debate
Published: 24 September Country: UK After Jeremy Browne, Home Office Minister, called last week for a national debate on Muslim …

Describe EU Cooperation with a Photo
Deadline: 30 September Region: EuroMed and EuroEast Countries The European Union celebrates on 21 September the Cooperation Day with several …

Call for Editors to Share their Views on Freedom of Expression & ...
Dates: 24 – 26 October 2013 Deadline to apply: 29 September 2013 Country: Italy The Media Diversity Institute is inviting …

British Minister Praises MDI Work in Morocco
Published: 16 September 2013 Country: Morocco UK Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has praised Media Diversity Institute’s work during a …

Anna Lindh Foundation Calls for Arab Journalists Exchange
Deadline: 30 November Region: Arab region The Anna Lindh Foundation is launching the new project Reporters Across Borders that seeks …

Call for journalists to apply for training course on hate speech &...
Dates: 10-13 October 2013 Deadline to apply: 22 September 2013 Country: Lithuania This free training programme aims to enable journalists …