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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Women’s Trauma and Sexual Violence at the Centre of the Italian Elec...
Everything suggests, unfortunately, that this relationship between flawed coverage and ruthless propaganda will occur more and more often.
Media Diversity Institute and Reporting Diversity Network 2.0 at Faža...
For the past four years, every September journalists, media workers, academics and CSOs gather in Fažana, a small town in …
Social Media Enables Creators to Shine a Light on Invisible Disabiliti...
Social media has begun shining a light on disabilities including invisible disabilities which are disabilities that are not immediately apparent such as chronic illnesses, sleep disorders and neurological illnesses that significantly impair normal activities of daily living.
Climate Crisis Brings Media Attention to Brazil’s Indigenous People
The environmental and humanitarian disaster represented by the Bolsonaro government has opened more space for dissident voices to express the circumstances they live under as well as to denounce the crimes they have been suffering.
Gamergate’s Toxic Remnants Still Target Women in Digital Spaces
Understanding how a phenomenon like Gamergate transpired starts by realizing some of the inherent inequities in video game culture and working toward dismantling them to usher in a better future for players and developers alike.
Alex Jones and the Horrible Impact Conspiracy Theories Can Have on Div...
Conspiracy theorists and people who spread fake news often aim at people of color to promote their baseless claims. What role does racism play in these conspiracy theories and fake news stories?
Sadowitz’s Cancelation from Edinburgh Fringe Reopens Debate on Limit...
Inclusion is not supposed to be just about good public relations, as organisations and festivals need to promote good practices and discourage offensive material.
Hate Speech and the Limitations of Instant Messaging Apps
Although encrypted messaging apps are used by an indistinguishable amount of people sharing illegal content, the secure communication allows for very important information to be shared confidentially for government bodies, journalists, and whistle-blowers.
Alika Ogorchukwu’s murder highlighted the ‘wrong debate’...
The murder of Alika Ogochukwu in Italy sparked an international outcry. But for the country's media a series of recurring negative patterns is displayed.
August 2022 Newsletter: The attack on Salman Rushdie should not lead t...
On Friday 12 August Salman Rushdie was stabbed while on stage. At Media Diversity Institute we firmly believe that it is a direct assault …
