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Sports, Racism, and the Media’s Responsibility

Sports, Racism, and the Media’s Responsibility

Racism during Euro 2020 is only one example of the way the media report on diversity and inclusion in sports. Media Diversity Institute stresses out the need for more inclusive reporting of sports.

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The Israeli-Palestinian Question in the Italian Media

The Israeli-Palestinian Question in the Italian Media

The political shift in Italy is also a fundamental one to understand the background and context of the question, as Italian media are so intertwined with the political context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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IMeCS: MDI Training on Countering Hate Speech and Hate Speech in Leban...

IMeCS: MDI Training on Countering Hate Speech and Hate Speech in Leban...

Inclusive Media, Cohesive Society (IMeCS) is a two-year project which aims to foster a media sector that contributes to a pluralistic, inclusive, and cohesive society in Lebanon. The lead partner on the project is the Samir Kassir Foundation, working together with Media...

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Artificial Intelligence Traps and Media Diversity: Mind the Loopholes

Artificial Intelligence Traps and Media Diversity: Mind the Loopholes

By Bojana Kostić Artificial intelligence (AI), algorithms, also referred to as automation tools, computational systems govern our digital media ecosystem. …

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Unethical, Biased and Complicit in Homophobia: Media Representations o...

Unethical, Biased and Complicit in Homophobia: Media Representations o...

In areas where being LGBTQ+ is considered a taboo or even criminalised, the media have a larger responsibility for ethical and unbiased reporting.

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“Islamo-leftism”: An Analysis of the Strawman Rhetoric Fee...

“Islamo-leftism”: An Analysis of the Strawman Rhetoric Fee...

Despite repeated denouncements the French government, right-wing opposition parties, and the media continue to push the message that "islamo-leftism", would be the biggest threat to French society.

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Disability Inclusive Theatre Could Bring Change in Serbia’s Medi...

Disability Inclusive Theatre Could Bring Change in Serbia’s Medi...

The way that people with developmental disabilities are treated needs to change and the role of the media in all this is crucial.

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The Annulment of the Istanbul Convention in Turkey “Can Turn int...

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.

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Hate Speech in Lebanon: Incendiary Rhetoric, Flammable Society

Hate Speech in Lebanon: Incendiary Rhetoric, Flammable Society

IMeCS aims to ensure that media platforms provide a fair representation of all components of the Lebanese society.

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Sexual Harassment in Malawi’s Public Media Goes Unreported

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 these cases.

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Is There a Solution to UK Media’s Persistent Islamophobia?

Is There a Solution to UK Media’s Persistent Islamophobia?

The integrity of UK’s media has been called out several times, and the coverage of the Batley school incident is only one of many that follows anti-Muslim tropes by criminalising Islam and by extension Muslims.

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What Do English Headlines Reveal about Media Reporting on Travellers?

What Do English Headlines Reveal about Media Reporting on Travellers?

Nearly half of all online articles about Travellers in the English regional press contain ill-favoured words in their headlines, new analysis reveals.

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