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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‘What’s Up’ Training Programme is Calling for Applications
Deadline: 18 November 2011 Country: UK MAMA Youth Project (MYP) is calling for applications for ‘What’s Up’ training programme. The …
Mugwo Community Feels Neglected By Government
By Alfred Taban Residents of Mugwo Payam in Southern Sudan’s Yei River County are a disgruntled lot. They feel neglected …
Child Labour Menace in Western Equatoria State
By Gift Friday Like most African Countries, South Sudan has its share of problems afflicting children. Child labour is rampart …
US Journalism’s Lack of Focus on Wall Street
Published: 21 October Region: US & Worldwide By Pedja Urosevic They’ve been ‘occupying’ Wall Street for almost a month, but …
Media and the Riots Conference: The Big Debate
Event date: 26 November 2011 Region: UK & Worldwide One-day conference that brings together young people from riot areas in …
Ethical Journalism Initiative: National Conference in Bratislava
Event date: 21 October 2011 Region: EU The Slovak Syndicate of Journalists (SSN) is to organise a two-day national conference …
Road Accidents in South Sudan: Who is to Blame?
By Yuggu Charles Over the past few years, there has been a marked increase in the number of road accidents …
Muslim Community Calls for Religious Tolerance
By Agele Benson Amos The Muslim community in Yei River County has called for religious harmony and tolerance amongst various …
New Government Development Plan gives Hope to Citizens
By Abraham Machuor Lum The Government of South Sudan has unveiled an ambitious three-year development strategy to help bring about …
Minority Rights Group Global Advocacy Training Programme
Deadline: 24 October 2011 Countries: Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkey & Ukraine. The Minority Rights Group is opening …
