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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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The BBC Published a Dune Voices Story from Mali

The BBC Published a Dune Voices Story from Mali

Published: 19 May 2017 Country: Mali, Bamako “Motorcycles never die in Bamako. That is the first thing that strikes you …

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New Strategies to Counter Antisemitism in Digital Age

New Strategies to Counter Antisemitism in Digital Age

Date: 9-11 May 2017 Country: France Antisemitic hate speech in Europe today is taking on new forms, new messages and …

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Stop the Hate: Countering Hate Speech in Serbia

Stop the Hate: Countering Hate Speech in Serbia

The Media Diversity Institute Western Balkans and the Serbian Youth Umbrella Organisation (KOMS) are starting the Stop the Hate project, which aims to enable young people to recognise, understand and combat online hate speech by developing meaningful and nonviolent counter-narratives.

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A New MDI Project Countering Hate Speech in Serbia

A New MDI Project Countering Hate Speech in Serbia

Published: 9 May 2017 Country: Serbia The Media Diversity Institute Western Balkans and the Serbian Youth Umbrella Organisation (KOMS) launched …

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MDI Joins UNESCO in Marking World Press Freedom Day 2017

MDI Joins UNESCO in Marking World Press Freedom Day 2017

Date: 3 May 2017 Country: Indonesia, Jakarta The Media Diversity Institute (MDI) participated at the official celebration of the World …

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Serbian Journalists Awarded for Tolerance Visit the Guardian, BBC, Com...

Serbian Journalists Awarded for Tolerance Visit the Guardian, BBC, Com...

Dates:  20 – 24 March 2017 Country: UK, London Three Serbian journalists awarded for promoting tolerance through their work visited …

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MDI in Perugia: China Between Traditional and Digital Media

MDI in Perugia: China Between Traditional and Digital Media

Date: 5 April 2017 Country: Italy, Perugia by Giulia Dessi * At the International Journalism Festival in Perugia 2017, the …

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MDI Joins UNESCO to Mark the Press Freedom Day 2017

MDI Joins UNESCO to Mark the Press Freedom Day 2017

Dates: 1- 4 May 2017 Country: Indonesia, Jakarta The Media Diversity Institute (MDI) has been invited to participate at the …

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“Media as Watchdogs of Public Interest” Workshop in Skopje

“Media as Watchdogs of Public Interest” Workshop in Skopje

Dates: 30-31 March Country: Macedonia, Skopje Journalists and editors from 8 media outlets in Macedonia participated in the workshop organised …

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MDI in Perugia: “China’s Censors as Techy as Media Users&#...

MDI in Perugia: “China’s Censors as Techy as Media Users&#...

Date: 5 April 2017 Country: Italy, Perugia At the ongoing International Journalism Festival in Perugia 2017, the Media Diversity Institute …

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