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From manipulation to the ballot box: The age of AI in Pakistan’s...

From manipulation to the ballot box: The age of AI in Pakistan’s...

By Saba Chaudhary, independent journalist and activist  2024 is a tense election year for many of the biggest democratic countries …

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Sri Lanka turning key free speech legislation inside out to serve majo...

Sri Lanka turning key free speech legislation inside out to serve majo...

Sunera Bandara examines Sri Lanka's manipulation of free speech laws to curb dissent and target minorities, revealing a concerning shift where legal protections are twisted to serve state and majoritarian interests.

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Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court Sets New Precedent for Media Accounta...

Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court Sets New Precedent for Media Accounta...

Raphael Tsavkko Garcia analyzes a crucial Brazilian Supreme Federal Court ruling that revises media liability standards for false criminal allegations in interviews. The verdict, emphasizing stringent proof of media negligence, triggers debates over its effects on journ...

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African Media’s Portrayal of Its Continent Raises Questions

African Media’s Portrayal of Its Continent Raises Questions

Africa in general is suffering from negative stereotypical news coverage and most stories centre on conflicts or wars, poverty, slums, corruption, famine, droughts, floods, kidnappings, irregular migration and xenophobia among others.

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Will the Vogue ‘Disability Issue’ Create Real Change?

Will the Vogue ‘Disability Issue’ Create Real Change?

When it comes to diversity and inclusion, magazines may have much to consider, but the benefits are obvious.

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Revolutionizing Accessibility: The Media Should Incorporate the Use of...

Revolutionizing Accessibility: The Media Should Incorporate the Use of...

Incorporating AI technology in the media could be a turning point in the fight for accessibility and inclusion for the visually impaired and deaf communities across Africa.

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The Weaponization of Türkiye’s LGBT Community during the Elections

The Weaponization of Türkiye’s LGBT Community during the Elections

The LGBT community and their livelihoods have been weaponised by both of the Turkish political spectrum. While the media could have helped to prevent such rhetoric, they widely reinforce and spread hate speech. 

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Türkiye’s Disinformation Law Could Lead from Censorship to Violence

Türkiye’s Disinformation Law Could Lead from Censorship to Violence

By Kaan Göktaş Last October, the Turkish government introduced a new controversial media law that has caused much public debate. …

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Herstory: How Do Women Navigate the Costs of the Digital World?

Herstory: How Do Women Navigate the Costs of the Digital World?

Further research on how women navigate the costs and benefits of digitality and visuality in contemporary feminist mobilization and expression is crucial in understanding minority feminism in the digital age.

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Perugia’s International Journalism Festival and Creating Change 

Perugia’s International Journalism Festival and Creating Change 

Over recent years, Italy’s small and historical town Perugia, has seen thousands of media professionals, journalists and innovators come together to …

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Journalism and Identity: Bilingual Journalists Face Translation Burden

Journalism and Identity: Bilingual Journalists Face Translation Burden

The burden of translation can’t entirely be put on marginalised groups and non-English speakers to do more identity work, but they can’t be moved out of the discussion either.

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The Unspoken Truth about Journalists’ Mental Health

The Unspoken Truth about Journalists’ Mental Health

Throughout the years numerous surveys have highlighted the way journalists’ mental health is affected by the topics they cover.

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