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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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Increasing and improving portrayal of people with disabilities in the ...

Increasing and improving portrayal of people with disabilities in the ...

Keywords: All Europe, English, disability, manual, guide, TV, television, EU, public broadcaster, print & online A report about a project …

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The RAM Report: campaigning for fair and accurate coverage of refugees...

The RAM Report: campaigning for fair and accurate coverage of refugees...

Keywords: International, Western Europe, UK, English, Refugees, asylum seekers, ethnicity, religion, report, print A report on MediaWise Refugees, Asylum-seekers and …

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Interviewing People With Disabilities

Interviewing People With Disabilities

Keywords: International, guide, health, media ethics, resources for media/trainers, education Interview tips for journalists from the US-based National Center on …

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Reporting Diversity – Tips for Finding Sources

Reporting Diversity – Tips for Finding Sources

Keywords: International, media ethics & diversity, guide, training/education materials, resources for media/trainers The Media Diversity Institute’s “Reporting Diversity Guide” is …

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MDI Media Monitoring Manual

MDI Media Monitoring Manual

Keywords: All regions, media monitoring, manual, guide, training material, media content, portrayal of minorities, surveying, depiction. Offers a surveying ABC for both first …

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MDI Media Monitoring Manual

MDI Media Monitoring Manual

Keywords: All regions, media monitoring, manual, guide, training material, media content, portrayal of minorities, surveying, depiction. Offers a surveying ABC for both first …

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Reporting Diversity – Socially Disadvantaged Groups

Reporting Diversity – Socially Disadvantaged Groups

Keywords: International, socially disadvantaged groups, guide, media ethics, resources for media/trainers The Media Diversity Institute’s “Reporting Diversity Guide” is a …

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New Guide for Reporting on Refugees and Asylum Seekers

New Guide for Reporting on Refugees and Asylum Seekers

Keywords: Western Europe, English, guide, handbook, refugee, media guide, media ethics & diversity A new guide is designed to help …

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MDI Media Relations Guide

MDI Media Relations Guide

Keywords: All Regions, English, Armenian, Albanian, Azeri, Georgian, Russian, Serbian, Croatian, Bosnian, guide, NGO, media relations, training material This handbook by …

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How can reporters deal with post-traumatic stress?

How can reporters deal with post-traumatic stress?

Posted: 11 October 2009 Region: Worldwide Journalists around the world that expose violent and tragic events often suffer from post-traumatic stress, marked by symptoms that can include anxiety, nightmares, insomnia and depression.

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