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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George Floyd, the BLM and their impact on the Media: An Overview of MD...
The media shape public opinion and have the power to change the way people approach certain issues. When journalists report on such issues, the understanding of the deep roots of structural racism is important.
Does Unconscious Bias Training Work?
With the successes of some training schemes, also comes with the failures of others. Some structures may not work in the way that it has been intended to, so this should bring up further conversation that looks into ways in...
Media and the Representation of Youth in Serbia – Mladi:“Youth...
Mainstream media in Serbia do not recognize problems and the needs of young people, and at the same time they fail to make use of new formats attractive to young people.
The challenge of hate speech in the Albanian media environment
The urgency of media literacy has been recognized in Albania and actions are being taken supported by European Commission, UNICEF, UNESCO, CFI Media Development and others.
“Not Welcome!”: Migrants and Refugees Labeled as Undesirable in Se...
Since the beginning of the migrant crisis, the online space and media landscape in Serbia has been intoxicated with xenophobia and bigotry towards refugees and migrants which led to fear and the rise of the far-right’s ant-migrant actions.
The Worrying Trend of Holocaust Comparisons
The use of Auschwitz imagery to discuss governmental reform in Greece is not acceptable.
Meghan Markle’s interview raises questions about media portrayals in...
The newsroom is not only a physical space where journalists go about their day to day; it’s a tool. A powerful tool that helps shape our news intake.
Sexism in the Western Balkans and the Media
Reporting Diversity Network 2.0 reminds of the need to make the media environment free from sexist and misogynist narratives.
Serbia’s MeToo moment and the battle between digital and mainstream ...
Just like MeToo, similar online groups in Serbia gave women a voice. The digital media provided the platform and space for their voices to be heard.
The Media’s Problematic Coverage of Global Women’s Rights Movement...
While Saudi women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul has been hailed as an icon, women in other parts of the world are rarely given the same media attention.
