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Hard Lessons for Media, Democracy and Norwegian Tolerance

Hard Lessons for Media, Democracy and Norwegian Tolerance

Published: 24 April 2012 Region: Norway & Worldwide In this special report from Oslo and the trial of racist mass …

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IPGA: Azerbaijani Authorities to Investigate Attacks on Journalists

IPGA: Azerbaijani Authorities to Investigate Attacks on Journalists

Published: 20 April 2012 Region: Azerbaijan & Worldwide Media Diversity Institute as a part of International Pressure Group on Azerbaijan …

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A Picture of Hate and Media Irresponsibility

A Picture of Hate and Media Irresponsibility

Published: 17 April 2012 Region: Switzerland & Worldwide By Aidan White The Roma community is Europe’s largest single minority and …

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‘Media between freedom and ethical responsibility’ Roundtable Deba...

‘Media between freedom and ethical responsibility’ Roundtable Deba...

Event date: 2 May 2012 Region: Rabat, Morocco The Media Diversity Institute is organizing a roundtable debate under the theme ‘Media …

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MARS  – Media Against Racism in Sport

MARS – Media Against Racism in Sport

Published: 13 April 2012 Region: EU In Europe, only a quarter of news subjects are women, even though they account …

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MDI Journalism Course in Tangier

MDI Journalism Course in Tangier

18 regional print and web journalists gathered in Tangier, Morocco, between 20-24 March 2012, for a five day Responsible Journalism …

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MDI Provides Media Relations Training For Moroccan NGOs Representing M...

MDI Provides Media Relations Training For Moroccan NGOs Representing M...

Dates: 16-18 March 2012 Region: Tangier, Morocco How to organise a press conference? How to write a press release? How …

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MDI Responsible Journalism Course in Tangier

MDI Responsible Journalism Course in Tangier

Dates: 20-24 March 2012 Region: Tangier, Morocco 18 regional print and web journalists gathered in Tangier, Morocco, between 20-24 March …

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Minority Journalists Worst Hit by Job Cuts in American Press

Minority Journalists Worst Hit by Job Cuts in American Press

Published: 10 April 2012 Region: USA By Aidan White A cull of jobs in the newsrooms of American newspapers in …

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Young People Combating Hate Speech Online

Young People Combating Hate Speech Online

Published: 10 April 2012 Region: Europe The Council of Europe Youth Department is launching a new flagship project to span …

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