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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 Needs to Investigate Sexual Violence against Women and Girls wit...
An increasing number of cases of sexual violence against women and girls with disabilities in Southern Africa goes unreported both by the media.
Urgent Need to Improve UK Media Diversity
When it comes to increasing the spaces for Black and non-white journalists, the conversation and planning have to be intersectional, across race, class, identity, and gender.
The Iranian Women Journalists Who Defy the Regime from Prison
The choice to give voice to the most oppressed through journalism should not be punished by imprisonment, torture and brutality.
When Global Justice Movements Meet the Media’s Western Gaze
More than the bias of a specific journalist, the general trend of selective activism in media should be leading us to question why certain stories get so big in the first place.
The European Media Freedom Act: An Interview with Laura Becana Ball
"If the proposed European Media Freedom Act is kept as a regulation, the provisions included to protect and promote pluralism and diversity in the media will be applied directly and simultaneously to every member state," Laura Becana Ball
Four Initiatives that Pioneered Inclusivity in the Media In 20...
In a year where numerous global organisations like MDI work towards shaping the narrative of a more inclusive and diverse media, it is also important to continue to highlight the work of other organisations also pushing for more equality and...
The European Media Freedom Act: An Interview with Renate Schroeder
"If EMFA is implemented in its current text, it will be an important political signal, will have some positive impact on public service media, more transparency on state advertising, and some more editorial independence, but would not do much on...
EU’s Holodomor Genocide Recognition Divides Ukranian and Rus...
Ukrainian Holodomor commemorations carry a particular political weight this year, in the context of Russia’s brutal attack on Ukraine.
Harry and Meghan Documentary: Diverse Media Narratives Require Diverse...
The Tabloids’ influence in the British society and politics is well documented and researched. When it comes to the royal family maintaining their relationship with tabloids seems crucial , as it is highly beneficial and allows them to lead the...
Is the Media Kicking the Ball on Human Rights Coverage? The Media, Foo...
By Joseph Monaghan On 18 December 2022 football fans around the world rejoiced as Argentina won the FIFA World Cup …
