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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The Power of the Woman: A tale of one tough Sudanese woman chief
By Francis Lokole It is 6.30 am and all is quiet in Torit County of Eastern Equatorial State, Southern Sudan. …
No respite for farmers as more cattle die in Lakes state
By Abraham Machuor Lum Kuok Malek Kuok stared at his empty corral and shook his head in disgust. Two months …
Tears as Government bulldozers flatten houses
By Yuggu Charles Rabuk Chaplan stood bewildered and confused as bulldozers mowed down a building that has been his home …
April Edition of the People’s Voice
The April edition of the People’s Voice includes stories on: the plight of street children; high infant mortality rates due …
National Geographic minority film festival seeks entries
Deadline: 2 May 2011 Region: Worldwide Filmmakers who focus on indigenous and minority cultures can enter their work to appear …
Media That Matters Film Festival calls for entries
Deadline: 1 May 2011 Region: Worldwide Filmmakers from around the world who focus on social issues can enter a contest. …
“Fifty Fatullayevs” outside London Embassy demanded release of jai...
Published: 20 April 2011 Country: UK & Azerbaijan Media Diversity Institute representatives together with Amnesty International UK, ARTICLE 19, English …
Apply for the Anna Lindh Journalist Award 2011
Deadline: 15 July 2011 Region: Mediterranean From today and until the 15th of July 2011, journalists who are nationals of …
Press freedom deeper in limbo after newspaper seizure in Southern Suda...
Published: April 14 2011 Country: South Sudan. MDI is partnering the Juba Post in delivering an insert of the South …
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