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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Apps and Games Promoting Intercultural Dialogue
Published: 30 April 2013 Region: Worldwide The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), in partnership with Learning Games Network and …
TV Channels Suspended in Iraq over Sectarianism
Published: 30 April 2013 Country: Iraq Iraq’s government has suspended the licences of 10 satellite television channels, including Al Jazeera, …
Documentary on African-American Beauty
Published: 25 April 2013 Region: Worldwide “Imagine a Future”, a documentary on African-American women, has been screened at the Tribeca …
Sexist Narrative in Media
Published: 25 April 2013 Region: Worldwide After Politico published the article on Jill Abramson, first female executive editor of the …
How to Become an Influential TV Show in Egypt
Published: 25 April 2013 Country: Egypt The third episode of “Awel el Khayt”, TV programme produced by Belail Media Production …
New York Times Keeps ‘Illegal Immigrant’
Published: 24 April 2013 Region: Worldwide Despite the decision of the Associated Press (AP) and some other media to ditch …
Activists Demand EU to End Discrimination against Roma
Published: 22 April 2013 Region: EU Roma community activists transformed the square at the entrance to the European Parliament in …
First Anniversary of Everyday Sexism Project
Published: 22 April 2013 Region: Worldwide Laura Bates founded Everyday Sexism Project with the idea of providing a talking point …
Debate on Media Role in Egypt’s Transition to Democracy
Date: 15 April 2013 Country: Egypt The Media Diversity Institute, in partnership with the highly respected Al Azhar University in …
Course on How to Report on Women’s Issues
Deadline: 23 April 2013 Region: UK, London Worldwide journalists are invited to attend an intensive course on how to report …
