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By Noura Kaddaoui Eurovision, known for its inclusion and diversity, enters its 70th year facing a crisis. For decades, the contest has offered Europe a … The post United by Music, Divided by Absence first appeared on Media Diversity Institute . The post United by Music, Divided by Absence appeared first on Media Diversity Institute .
By Raphael Mweninguwe Democratic elections in some African countries are held in a tense political environment with journalists and critics of … The post Impact of political and cultural barriers on media diversity and inclusion in Africa first appeared on Media Diversity Institute . The post Impact of political and cultural barriers on media diversity and inclusion in Africa appeared first on M…

MDI has joined other organisations in condemning the Zambian government’s sudden decision to cancel RightsCon 2026, which was due to … The post [STATEMENT] The Zambian Government’s Cancellation of RightsCon 2026 Is a Blow to Digital Rights and Democracy first appeared on Media Diversity Institute . The post [STATEMENT] The Zambian Government’s Cancellation of RightsCon 2026 Is a Blow to Digital R…

Media freedom does not guarantee media diversity and inclusion, as the latest Media Diversity Index, a pilot barometer for progress in … The post Media diversity lacking on World Press Freedom Day: Pilot five-country South America media diversity index shows damage done in Argentina first appeared on Media Diversity Institute . The post Media diversity lacking on World Press Freedom Day: Pilot fi…
Highlighting under-reported minorities and groups impacted by conflict. By Asfandiyar “I keep asking myself: if this had happened in Lahore or Islamabad, … The post Unseen, Unheard: How the Media Is Failing Pashtuns on Both Sides of the Border first appeared on Media Diversity Institute . The post Unseen, Unheard: How the Media Is Failing Pashtuns on Both Sides of the Border appeared first on M…
By Noura Kaddaoui Péter Magyar’s election as Hungary’s new Prime Minister has been widely described as a new beginning for the country. Yet much … The post A New Spring for Hungary? Why the “End of Orbán” Narrative May Be Too Simple first appeared on Media Diversity Institute . The post A New Spring for Hungary? Why the “End of Orbán” Narrative May Be Too Simple appeared first on Media Diversity…
By Noura Kaddaoui The way migration is reported in Europe shapes public opinion, influences policy decisions, and defines whose lives are acknowledged and whose … The post Who gets to tell Europe’s migration story? first appeared on Media Diversity Institute . The post Who gets to tell Europe’s migration story? appeared first on Media Diversity Institute .
4 May 2026, BELvue Museum, Brussels Register Join Us for a One‑Day Conference Shaping the Future of Local Media in … The post Local News Matters: New Pathways for Sustainability and Community-Powered Journalism first appeared on Media Diversity Institute . The post Local News Matters: New Pathways for Sustainability and Community-Powered Journalism appeared first on Media Diversity Institute .
Highlighting under-reported minorities and groups impacted by conflict. By Delphin R. Ntanyoma The Banyamulenge are a contested minority ethnic community in South Kivu Province of … The post Off the Media Radar: Violence Against the Banyamulenge in Eastern Congo first appeared on Media Diversity Institute . The post Off the Media Radar: Violence Against the Banyamulenge in Eastern Congo ap…
International Journalism Festival 2026 | Perugia – Side event Register here MDI Global is heading to Perugia for the International … The post Engaging With the Next Generation: Youth, Media, and the Public Sphere first appeared on Media Diversity Institute . The post Engaging With the Next Generation: Youth, Media, and the Public Sphere appeared first on Media Diversity Institute .
By Anthea Kasonga For years, public debate has centred on the manosphere, its influencers, rhetoric, and impact on young men. … The post WHOSE FEMININITY GOES VIRAL? Inside the rise of the womanosphere first appeared on Media Diversity Institute . The post WHOSE FEMININITY GOES VIRAL? Inside the rise of the womanosphere appeared first on Media Diversity Institute .
Forgotten Voices of Conflict – Highlighting under-reported minorities and groups impacted by conflict. By Abdullahi Jimoh On TikTok, Facebook and Instagram, the jokes came … The post The wrong way Nigerian media profile Hausa-Fulani communities first appeared on Media Diversity Institute . The post The wrong way Nigerian media profile Hausa-Fulani communities appeared first on Media Diversity …
By Tanya Sakzewski At the start of 2026, we published the article ‘Who owns the truth?’ examining how the fights over … The post THE US MEDIA AND IRAN WAR: TRAITORS OR TRUTH TELLERS? first appeared on Media Diversity Institute . The post THE US MEDIA AND IRAN WAR: TRAITORS OR TRUTH TELLERS? appeared first on Media Diversity Institute .
The recent release of millions of files related to Jeffrey Epstein are still dominating headlines across the globe, with much … The post Is the media ignoring Epstein survivors? first appeared on Media Diversity Institute . The post Is the media ignoring Epstein survivors? appeared first on Media Diversity Institute .
By Marwah Alamin On 15th April 2023 fierce battles broke out in Sudan not only on the ground but also … The post Disinformation and Hate Speech in Sudan’s Conflict: Dehumanising Ethnic Groups first appeared on Media Diversity Institute . The post Disinformation and Hate Speech in Sudan’s Conflict: Dehumanising Ethnic Groups appeared first on Media Diversity Institute .
By Arpan Rachman A full-time journo-activist, Luviana Ariyanti is the key figure behind the hard-hitting alternative media outlet Konde.Co in Indonesia. Konde means “hair bun”. The editorial team … The post How an Indonesian Outlet is Transforming Coverage of Women’s and Minority Issues first appeared on Media Diversity Institute . The post How an Indonesian Outlet is Transforming Coverage of Wo…



