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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Defying the scourge to soldier on
By Yobu Annet HIV/AIDS remains a major threat in a post conflict society such as Southern Sudan despite the extensive …
Turning to stones for survival
By Yuggu Charles The hammers and chisels rise and fall on the huge stones, crushing them into pieces as the …
Rumbek residents decry poor health services
by Abraham Machuor Lum Poor health services in Southern Sudan’s Rumbek region have sparked uproar among residents, many of whom …
High food prices dampen spirits ahead of independence celebrations
By Yuggu Charles & Paulina Poni The continued rise in food pieces in Juba has dampened the spirits of many …
Fresh efforts to save South Sudan’s street children
By Paul Jimbo June 16th marks the ‘Day of the African Child’, which has been celebrated every year since 1991. …
Women suffer due to the Kuku’s outdated customary laws
By Yuggu Charles To outsiders, it is a cruel and outdated custom, but to the people of Kuku in Central …
Youth video contest on migration, diversity and social inclusion
Deadline: 1 July 2011 Region: Worldwide Plural + invites video makers between the ages of 9 – 25 years old …
Media for Liberty journalism award open
Deadline: 9 January 2012 Region: Worldwide The Media for Liberty Award is open to journalists who work on societal issues, …
Serbian Media Watch: The peculiar case of ‘bogus asylum seekers’
Published:17 June 2011 Region: Serbia & EU ‘Stricter border control’ has become a buzz-phrase in Serbia. It used to mean …
Ethical Journalism Initiative: National Conference, Thessaloniki
Event date: 14 – 16 June 2011 Region: Greece & EU On the eve of a 24-hour strike to protest …
