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Muslim Journalists in the UK Struggle to Make Their Voices Heard
It is imperative that Muslim organisations, the mainstream media as well as press regulatory bodies work together to ensure that reliable and honest news is being delivered to the public.
Minorities Targeted as Political Tensions Rise in Hungary and Poland
Several worrying incidents have been identified over the past few months in both Hungary and Poland which show an increase in the targeting of minority groups, largely due to rising political tensions in both countries.
Framing Terrorism: Incel Violence, Misogynism and the Media
From misogynistic memes to the encouragement of violence and derogatory language, the incel internet subculture has become known for their increasing hatred of women, putting them on the watch list for extremist monitoring groups.
Lessons the media could take from Critical Race Theory debates
There remains deep denial that a majority of media organisations are institutionally racist, and the sooner these truths are accepted and new structures are built to break these traditions, the better.
Pakistan’s online battle for diversity and justice in the age of a p...
Online activism has uncovered the dark truths of society and social media has become a tool for a more diverse environment. However, everything e-activists have gained so far could end soon.
Women Journalists Face a Perilous Future in Afghanistan
Although the Taliban have made clear so far that Afghanistan under their rule will be different from the past, the situation is still fluid, and it is yet to be seen how the country’s media environment will develop.
Media Diversity Institute Stands in Solidarity with Journalists in Afg...
Media Diversity Institute is very concerned about the situation in Afghanistan since the Taliban took over. We are highly worried …
Civil society and media organisations call on the G7 to protect and ev...
23 August 2021 Ahead of the G7 summit on the situation in Afghanistan, we, the undersigned organisations, call on G7 …
Media Diversity Institute’s View on Afghanistan
At Media Diversity Institute we are highly worried about the safety of minorities, women and girls as well as Afghan journalists, photographers, producers and fixers who have, for years, informed the Afghan population but have also brought us news about the country.
The Media’s Role in Anti-Gypsyism in Europe
The media need to see anti-gypsyism with the lens of associations and activists working in the field as well as the people directly involved. Giving them more space, learning through their experiences, should be a priority for any newsroom.
Management Positions in the European Media Sector Remain Male-dominate...
Women better represented on-screen than off-screen throughout Europe as management positions in media remain male-dominated.
How African Video Streaming Services Could Diversify the Global Film I...
The economic challenges of the pandemic in Africa has encouraged video streaming platforms to go global and focus on more North America and Western Europe audiences to survive.
