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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Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation
The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is Switzerland’s international cooperation agency within the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs …
Sexist Danish TV Show Sparks International Outrage
Published: 10 May 2013 Region: Denmark A Danish talk show, Blachman, has been widely criticised for being sexist and humiliating …
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 …
Inclusive Debate on Migration and Media Coverage
Date: 9-10 May 2013 Country: UK Migrant Voice celebrates its third annual conference focusing this year on media and immigration. …
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 …
Sexist Narrative in Media
Published: 25 April 2013 Region: Worldwide After Politico published the article on Jill Abramson, first female executive editor of the …
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 …
