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.

To pitch a story to MDI, please read our editorial guidelines here.

Competition seeks short videos on defining democracy

Competition seeks short videos on defining democracy

Deadline: 31 January 2010 Region: Worldwide Video producers around the world that are at least 18-years-old can submit a video …

Read more
ICFJ offers online course on freedom of expression in the digital age

ICFJ offers online course on freedom of expression in the digital age

Deadline: November 27, 2009 Region: Worldwide Journalists from across the Arab world, North America and Europe are invited to participate …

Read more
Contest seeking works from photographers around the world

Contest seeking works from photographers around the world

Deadline: 04 December 2009 Region: Worldwide The Sony World Photography Award photo competition is seeking pictures that represent a series …

Read more
Published investigative stories sought from journalists worldwide

Published investigative stories sought from journalists worldwide

Posted: 08 October 2009 Region: Worldwide The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) is seeking outstanding investigative reporting for a …

Read more
Radio awards aim to foster peace building in Africa

Radio awards aim to foster peace building in Africa

Deadline: 31 October 2009 Region: Sub-Saharan Africa A competition that seeks to foster peace building in Africa is seeking radio …

Read more
Financial Support

Financial Support

Donor Organisations If you are a donor organisation and are interested in finding out more about the work of the …

Read more
Digital Media & Diversity – a new dawn or further exclusion for...

Digital Media & Diversity – a new dawn or further exclusion for...

This debate, organised by the Media Diversity Institute, on the impact of digital media* on social inclusion and the portrayal …

Read more
Reporting Diversity – People with Disabilities

Reporting Diversity – People with Disabilities

Keywords: International, English, guide, disabilities, health, resource for trainers & media, print The Media Diversity Institute’s “Reporting Diversity Guide” is …

Read more
3rd International Conference on Journalism and Information – “...

3rd International Conference on Journalism and Information – “...

Date: 7-9 October 2009 Region/Country: Strasbourg [EN] The Council of Europe is to host the 3rd International Conference on Journalism …

Read more
3rd EU Equality Summit

3rd EU Equality Summit

Date: 16–17 November 2009 Location: Stockholm, Sweden This is an annual event for ministers, chairs of national equality bodies, chairs …

Read more