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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Roma Broadcast a Turning Point for Hungary’s Media Crisis
Published: 22 June 2012 Region: Hungary & Worldwide By Aidan White The failure of the Hungarian Media Authority to investigate …

The Failure of the Hungarian Media Authority
Published: 22 June 2012 Region: Hungary & Worldwide After the state funded chanell in Hungary broadcasted the documentary on Roma, …

Migrants & Journalists Team Up on TV & Radio Production Cour...
Event Dates: 14 – 23 May 2012 Region: Thessaloniki, Greece Eight stories about the experience of migrants in Greece were …

Egyptian journalists face tough choices during MDI training
Event dates: 3 – 9 June 2012 By Richard Cookson You are lost at sea. It’s cold and dark, and …

Training for reporting on AIDS available
Deadline: 6 July 2012 Region: USA The National Press Foundation and the Global HIV Vaccine Enterprise seek up 20 fellows …

Ban on Serbia’s Media-savvy Extremists
Published: 15 June 2012 Region: Serbia & Worldwide By MDI staff A decision by the Serbian Supreme Court to outlaw …

Challenge to Media as Street Violence Breaks out on Greek TV
Published: 15 June 2012 Region: Worldwide by Despina Syrri (Symβiosis) & Fred Heritage (MDI) Political violence on the streets which …

The 2012 Edition of Mediterranean Journalist Award
Published: 13 June 2012 Region: Mediterranean The Anna Lindh Foundation has launched the 2012 edition of its Mediterranean Journalist Award. …

United Nations Award Open to Journalists
Published: 13 June 2012 Region: Worldwide Journalists who have worked on projects promoting intercultural dialogue and understanding can apply for …

From Corruption to Racism – Moroccan Journalists Tackle Tricky I...
Dates: 28 May – 1 June 2012 Region: Casablanca, Morocco By Richard Cookson Imagine that you are a photographer on …