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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 as UNESCO’s Partner for Global Forum on Media and Gender

MDI as UNESCO’s Partner for Global Forum on Media and Gender

Published: 3 October 2013 Region: Worldwide The Media Diversity Institute (MDI) has become UNESCO’s partner for the ‘Global Forum on …

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Do British Newspapers Play a Negative Role Covering Immigrants’ Stor...

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 …

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Digital Women UK Helps Female Creatives Raise Their Profile

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 …

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Awards to Recognise Diversity in Media

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 …

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British Press Bring Muslim Women’s Voices on Veil Debate

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 …

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Disability and the Media: Out of Sight, Out of Mind

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, …

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Describe EU Cooperation with a Photo

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 …

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Anna Lindh Foundation Calls for Arab Journalists Exchange

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 …

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Call for Editors to Share their Views on Freedom of Expression & ...

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 …

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British Minister Praises MDI Work in Morocco

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 …

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