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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INVITATION- THE ROLE OF THE MEDIA AND DELIBERATION

INVITATION- THE ROLE OF THE MEDIA AND DELIBERATION

Hybrid event - Brussels 15 February 2024. The EU-funded MEDIAdelcom project invites you into a hybrid event to meet leading researchers, academics and media representatives to discuss the future of the media. Join us!

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YOUR VOICE IS NEEDED! OPEN CALL FOR ASPIRING COMMUNITY REPORTERS 

YOUR VOICE IS NEEDED! OPEN CALL FOR ASPIRING COMMUNITY REPORTERS 

‘Are you aged 15 to 25, a high school or college student based in Belgium, with a curiosity for journalism, media …

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US Students collection of essays on Black-owned media 

US Students collection of essays on Black-owned media 

These collection of essays by US students explores issues within media with solutions.

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Gaza series: How media from my country cover the war between Israel an...

Gaza series: How media from my country cover the war between Israel an...

A conversation with Raed Othman, founder of the Palestinian media coalition the Ma’an Network, as part of special series by MDI.

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Media Diversity Institute Editorial Guidelines for article contributor...

Media Diversity Institute Editorial Guidelines for article contributor...

Writing for Media Diversity Institute   Step by step   Email pitch  Writing styleguide   We are looking forward to reading your article! 

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Italian Media and Femicide

Italian Media and Femicide

"Contemporary media, both traditional and new, were central in the narration of the femicide of 22-year-old Giulia Cecchettin. In particular, the direct involvement of her sister Elena marked a never-seen-before approach to femicide. When interviewed by a correspondent of the...

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Russia’s Ethnic Minorities Struggle to Speak Out Against the War in ...

Russia’s Ethnic Minorities Struggle to Speak Out Against the War in ...

By Dina Newman When Alsu Kurmasheva, a Russian-American journalist, was arrested in Russia earlier in 2023 , the news sent …

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Sri Lanka’s Proposed Online Safety Bill: Regulation, but at What Cos...

Sri Lanka’s Proposed Online Safety Bill: Regulation, but at What Cos...

By Namashya Ratnayake and Taahira Lafir Sri Lanka’s fundamental rights jurisprudence has been generally progressive in the interpretation and appreciation …

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Reviewing Conflict Coverage and Representation in Northern Ireland’s...

Reviewing Conflict Coverage and Representation in Northern Ireland’s...

By Laura Rodríguez-Davis This year, 2023, marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement (GFA), a …

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How Newsrooms are incorporating Inclusivity in Nigeria’s Media lands...

How Newsrooms are incorporating Inclusivity in Nigeria’s Media lands...

As the world tends to become more diverse, newsrooms need to realize that it is their responsibility to prioritize inclusive reporting. Managers of media outlets should not only encourage the employment of disabled journalists, but also cover issues affecting PWDs.

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