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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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A short film by Let the Roma Youth be Heard trainees
Dates: 15-16 December 2012 Country: UK, London Media Diversity Institute training – “Let the Roma Youth Be Heard” – has …

MDI Workshop on Media Relations in Morocco
Dates: 14-16 December 2012 Country: Morocco, Oujda Media Diversity Institute have organized the workshop for the representatives of civil society …

MA Diversity and the Media starts in September 2013
Date: 16 September 2013 Country: UK, London The University of Westminster, London, in cooperation with the Media Diversity Institute, will …

BBC should feature more LGB people
Published: 17 December 2012 Country: UK The BBC should be bolder and more creative with its depiction of lesbian, gay …

MDI Media Relations and Advocacy Workshops
Date: 1-3 December and 4-6 December 2012 Country: Egypt, Cairo and Menia By Nick Carter There’s a village in rural …

Legacy of Cartoons As Danish Media Bias Against Muslims Continues
Date: 11 December 2012 Region: Denmark, Worldwide by Aidan White Six years after the Danish cartoons crisis opened up a …

What is Twinning?
Published: 11 December 2012 Region: Worldwide MDI is a part of the movement of people and organisations which are committed …

Distinction Between Freedom of Speech from Incitement to Hatred
Published: 11 December Region: Worldwide Non-governmental organisation Article 19 has proposed a set of recommendations to be used for interpreting …

Europe’s Media Prize for Integration and Cultural Diversity
Deadline: 20 January 2013 Region: European Union and Switzerland Europe’s Media Prize for Integration and Cultural Diversity (CIVIS) will recognize …

“Let the Roma Youth be Heard” Media Training Continues
Date: 17 November 2012 Country: UK, London During the media training organized by Media Diversity institute – “Let the Roma …