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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Migrants & Journalists Team Up on TV & Radio Production Cour...

Migrants & Journalists Team Up on TV & Radio Production Cour...

Event Dates: 14 – 23 May 2012 Region: Thessaloniki, Greece Eight stories about the experience of migrants in Greece were …

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Egyptian journalists face tough choices during MDI training

Egyptian journalists face tough choices during MDI training

Event dates: 3 – 9 June 2012 By Richard Cookson You are lost at sea. It’s cold and dark, and …

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Training for reporting on AIDS available

Training for reporting on AIDS available

Deadline: 6 July 2012 Region: USA The National Press Foundation and the Global HIV Vaccine Enterprise seek up 20 fellows …

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Ban on Serbia’s Media-savvy Extremists

Ban on Serbia’s Media-savvy Extremists

Published: 15 June 2012 Region: Serbia & Worldwide By MDI staff A decision by the Serbian Supreme Court to outlaw …

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Challenge to Media as Street Violence Breaks out on Greek TV

Challenge to Media as Street Violence Breaks out on Greek TV

Published: 15 June 2012 Region: Worldwide by Despina Syrri (Symβiosis) &  Fred Heritage (MDI) Political violence on the streets which …

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The 2012 Edition of Mediterranean Journalist Award

The 2012 Edition of Mediterranean Journalist Award

Published: 13 June 2012 Region: Mediterranean The Anna Lindh Foundation has launched the 2012 edition of its Mediterranean Journalist Award. …

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United Nations Award Open to Journalists

United Nations Award Open to Journalists

Published: 13 June 2012 Region: Worldwide Journalists who have worked on projects promoting intercultural dialogue and understanding can apply for …

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From Corruption to Racism – Moroccan Journalists Tackle Tricky I...

From Corruption to Racism – Moroccan Journalists Tackle Tricky I...

Dates: 28 May – 1 June 2012 Region: Casablanca, Morocco By Richard Cookson Imagine that you are a photographer on …

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Romani internet TV Starting Broadcast from Serbia

Romani internet TV Starting Broadcast from Serbia

Published: 8 June 2012 Region: Serbia & Worldwide Romani Internet TV “Patrin” will start broadcasting on 9 June 2012 from its …

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After Eurovision, Baku Sings a Song of Hatred

After Eurovision, Baku Sings a Song of Hatred

Posted: 7 June 2012 Region: Azerbaijan By Aidan White As the razzmatazz, glamour and kitsch of the Eurovision song contest …

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