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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Open Society Foundation Photo Contest Open
Deadline: 20 November 2011 Region: Central and South East Europe Photographers can submit their images to a contest promoting Roma …
Global Religion Reporting Fellowship Open
Deadline: 19 December 2011 Country: USA American journalists interested in reporting on global religion can apply for a fellowship. The …
Media Relations Training for NGOs Combating Discrimination
Event date: 27 & 28 October 2011 Region: EU The Media Diversity Institute provided media relations training for 16 Non-Governmental …
October-November Edition of the People’s Voice
Today, South Sudan is contending with the reality of a being not only the world’s newest country but, also its …
Women in the UK Radio Industry are Under Represented
Published: 1 November 2011 Country: UK Women in the UK radio industry are significantly under-represented at senior levels, according to …
Civilians Continue to Suffer at Hands of Rebels in Jonglei
By John Actually Today you see them, tomorrow they are gone. They are ruthless and no one knows why they are fighting. These are the rebel fighters of South Sudan’s Jonglei State whose activities have contributed to serious insecurity among...
Mixed Reactions Over Proposal To Move Capital From Juba
By Agele Benson Amos Should the government relocate the South Sudan capital city from Juba to Ramciel? This is the biggest debate doing the rounds in South Sudan as citizens of Africa’s youngest nation look to the future.
‘What’s Up’ Training Programme is Calling for Applications
Deadline: 18 November 2011 Country: UK MAMA Youth Project (MYP) is calling for applications for ‘What’s Up’ training programme. The …
Mugwo Community Feels Neglected By Government
By Alfred Taban Residents of Mugwo Payam in Southern Sudan’s Yei River County are a disgruntled lot. They feel neglected …
Child Labour Menace in Western Equatoria State
By Gift Friday Like most African Countries, South Sudan has its share of problems afflicting children. Child labour is rampart …
