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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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Debunking Islamophobia with Collaborative Media
Launched in March 2021, Get the Trolls Out! 4 has already debuted its first radio collaboration, tackling German media’s Islamophobic and anti-migrant framing of the COVID-19 pandemic in the latest instalment of Radio Dreyeckland’s Our Voice.
Hate Speech in the Western Balkans and the Media
This article was initially published on Reporting Diversity Network 2.0 with the title Hate Speech in the Western Balkans: Monthly …
When Global Diversity in Publishing Disrupts Narratives
Breaking the chains that bind everyone to a select few, helping them monetise their own careers and be independent is the only way to break the publishing system.
George Floyd and the Change in Media Conversations about Race
Lack of diversity is felt in the overall quality and emphasis of news coverage. It shapes the language and the narrative portrayed by the media and therefore has the power to shape people’s understandings of events around them.
Diversity in Media Awards and the Problem with Celebrating First Wins
An achievement is still an achievement regardless of race, so how great would it be to celebrate an individual on an achievement for their talent - without having to mention their race.
Is Online Violence against Women Journalists a Threat to Press Freedom...
In a world polarised by disinformation and populist governments, online violence is growing in prevalence. For women journalists, particularly those who investigate topics viewed as controversial, the threat is even higher.
Italy’s Zan Law and the Media Debate around Homophobia
The mainstream narrative in the Italian media is currently promoting toxic and misleading views that might effectively contribute to allowing not just hate speech, but actual violence to continue.
The Annulment of the Istanbul Convention in Turkey “Can Turn int...
The final annulment of the Istanbul convention In Turkey may become a mechanism to silence the media covering violence against women and/or LGBTI+ individuals.
Anti-Asian Hate and Coronaracism Grows Rapidly on Social Media and Bey...
Social media companies need to update their hate speech policies to include coronaracism and to better support communities affected by anti-Asian hate.
Sexual Harassment in Malawi’s Public Media Goes Unreported
The more the cases of sexual harassment are exposed within the media the perpetrators are likely to be brought to justice to answer for their crimes; and in so doing many women will be able to come forward and report...
