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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Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court Sets New Precedent for Media Accounta...
Raphael Tsavkko Garcia analyzes a crucial Brazilian Supreme Federal Court ruling that revises media liability standards for false criminal allegations in interviews. The verdict, emphasizing stringent proof of media negligence, triggers debates over its effects on journalistic freedom and minority...
Tajikistan cracks down on its ethnic and religious minority
Dina Newman explores the systemic discrimination and human rights violations faced by the Pamiri minority in Tajikistan, advocating for the necessity of media representation in local languages to accurately portray and support their identity and struggles.
Look on the Right: “Anti-gender” politics and human rights issue i...
Explore the dynamics of "anti-gender" politics in the Western Balkans through Slobodanka Dekic's article. Delve into key examples like Kristie Higgs's case, urging a reflective dialogue on rights and expression amid societal divides.
How is +972 covering the war between Israel and Gaza?
A conversation with Ghousoon Bisharat, Editor-in-Chief of +972 Magazine, an online, nonprofit magazine run by Palestinian and Israeli journalists since …
Media in wartime: the case of the Ukrainian TV marathon
By Olga Chaiko, Ukrainian journalist with the “Fakty” news programme, ICTV, SLM News The war began at 4am on 24 …
Women in the film industry: a take on the 2024 Oscar nominations
By Anmol Irfan, freelance journalist and editor When the Oscar nominations were announced in late January, they led to a …
INVITATION- THE ROLE OF THE MEDIA AND DELIBERATION
Hybrid event - Brussels 15 February 2024. The EU-funded MEDIAdelcom project invites you into a hybrid event to meet leading researchers, academics and media representatives to discuss the future of the media. Join us!
YOUR VOICE IS NEEDED! OPEN CALL FOR ASPIRING COMMUNITY REPORTERS
‘Are you aged 15 to 25, a high school or college student based in Belgium, with a curiosity for journalism, media …
US Students collection of essays on Black-owned media
These collection of essays by US students explores issues within media with solutions.
Gaza series: How media from my country cover the war between Israel an...
A conversation with Raed Othman, founder of the Palestinian media coalition the Ma’an Network, as part of special series by MDI.
