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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Communication Experts for MDI
Published: 5 July 2016 Region: Worldwide The Media Diversity Institute (MDI) is looking for communication experts with experience in working …
After Brexit, Media to Say No to Racism and Xenophobia
Published: 26 June 2016 Country: UK There were threating xenophobic, anti-immigration tones in some British press, mostly tabloids, all along …
Despite what Media Say, the Murder of Jo Cox Was an Act of Terror
Published: 23 June 2016 Country: UK By Radman Selmic The abhorrent murder of MP Jo Cox is an unimaginable tragedy for her family, friends and colleagues, but not less for the British society as a whole. In the difficult time...
Orlando Shooting: In a Search for (Simple) Answers
Published: 17 June 2016 Region: US, Worldwide By Dasha Ilic It was the deadliest mass shooting in the US since …
Victims or Terrorists: Stereotypes Against Muslim Women Originate in t...
Region: Europe Date: 2 June 2016 By Giulia Dessì, author of ENAR report on Italy and MDI project coordinator The …
MDI Seeking Development Manager
Application Deadline: 31 August 2016 Salary: £35,000-37,000 pa We are an expanding London-based NGO providing diversity training and development for …
BAFTA and BBC Pledge More Diversity on TV Screens
Published: 18 May 2016 Country: UK This year’s BAFTA award ceremony will be remembered by passionate speeches of TV stars …
Cannes 2016: Glamour and Prestige, but where is Diversity?
Published: 13 May 2016 Country: France, Cannes The Côte d’Azur extravaganza is on. Movie stars and entertainment industry celebrities followed …
MDI in Discussion on Antisemitism on Al Jazeera
Date: 13 May 2016 Country: UK The Media Diversity Institute (MDI) contributed to the programme The Stream on Al Jazeera …
MDI partnered with UNESCO to Mark World Press Freedom Day
Dates: 2 – 4 May 2016 Country: Finland, Helsinki The Media Diversity Institute (MDI) joined over 50 civil society and …
