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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Media Organisations’ Approach to Governance Needs to Diversify
Is the causal link between more diverse leadership and financial results the answer to improving media organisations’ bottom line?
Mass Media and Mass School Shootings: When Does Coverage Become Too Mu...
The Columbine School Shooting changed the US media landscape profoundly. But 380 school shootings later, have the media learnt any lessons?
May 2023 Newsletter: Breaking Down the Walls
Audiences were warned by artists and journalists not to stay silent when freedoms are under threat and encouraged to be …
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.
Ramadan in the Metaverse
Experiencing Ramadan through VR and similar projects could become a getaway to more focused and diverse content that delves into more detail.
April 2023 Newsletter: Iran, Feminism and the Media
As the protests for freedom in Iran continue, Media Diversity Institute hosted a webinar which examined the protests, feminism in …
Newsletter March 2023: Woman, Life, Freedom
Women’s representation in the media has come to the forefront in recent years with movements such as #MeToo and #TimesUp. …
How the Media and Institutions failed: the harmful effects of sensatio...
It only took a few hours for a tragedy to become mired in sensationalism, disinformation, and unethical reporting.
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.
Media Diversity Institute Western Balkans Releases Statement on Serbia...
On 3 May 2023 a 13-year-old boy opened fired on students and staff at Vladislav Ribnikar Elementary School in Belgrade, Serbia. The …
