UK

The Media Could Help Fight Anti-LGBTI Speech in the UK

There is a close correlation between the increase in hate speech on social and mainstream media and the rise in hate crimes and violence against LGBTI people. The media can help break this narrative.

Harry and Meghan Documentary: Diverse Media Narratives Require Diverse...

The Tabloids’ influence in the British society and politics is well documented and researched. When it comes to the royal family maintaining their relationship with tabloids seems crucial , as it is highly beneficial and allows them to lead the narrative.

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.

The Consequences of the Daily Mail’s “Trans Trolls” ...

by: Mikhail Yakovlev Last week, MDI posted a brief Twitter thread in reaction to online harassment of our partner Stop Funding Hate UK. …

MDI LIVE: Reporting on Refugees and Hate Speech

“I grew up under the war, I’m 29 years old and we’re talking about war.” These are the words of …

Eight More Subtly Racist Things Than Rod Liddle’s Article In The Spe...

According to Rod Liddle, advocating to keep entire religious groups from voting is “light hearted banter,” that should be taken …

Queer Asia Film Festival – A Rare Celebration of Asian Queerness in ...

Date: 17 – 22 July 2019 Country: UK by: Mikhail Yakovlev The British Museum and Kings College London (KCL) are …

Muslim and LGBTQ? A Diversity Battle Plays Out In Birmingham

14 June 2019 Country: UK Over the past six months, a diversity battle has been playing out in Birmingham. Earlier …

#RacismInThePress: An Open Letter

28 February 2019 Countries: UK Over the past year, the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) has received 8,000 complaints—but upheld …

The Rising Tide of Online Antisemitism in Britain

31 January 2019 Countries: UK by: Mikhail Yakovlev Last month, Media Diversity Institute revealed the extent of antisemitic, sexist, and …

Bias (Fatigue) in Britain: Where did the Media Go Wrong?

2 January 2019 Country: UK By: Safiya Ahmed It is difficult to find a subject that elicits more of an …

Free Media Training for NGOs Representing Vulnerable Groups

The Media Diversity Institute is seeking participants for a media relations training for Civil Society Organisations/NGOs who are involved in …