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Media Diversity Institute
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We work to create and inform a more diverse and representative media. Latest articles are linked in our bio.

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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · Aug 21
Who gets to shape the stories about #AI and whose voices are missing?

In our latest #DiversityMatters podcast, Surabhi Srivastava (RNW Media, @gfmd.info ) digs into ethics, labour rights & media gaps.

🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/3hj7...
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How has the Black media in the US navigated attacks on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion this year? What has it meant for community reporting as well as diversity of representation and narratives?
Read the story: www.media-diversity.org/trumps-war-o...
#DEI #media #DiversityAndInclusion #diversity
November 26, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Almost 1⃣ in 3⃣ women face physical or sexual violence in their lifetime.

38 % have experienced digital abuse
73% of women journalists report online attacks
Up to 95% of deepfakes target women.

There is #NoExcuse. Platforms, regulators and governments must act.
#IDEVAW #16Days
November 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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On World Children's Day, our latest story examines the role of the media in framing children’s issues in the UK, including education, as culture wars.

Read the article by Santiago Bracho: www.media-diversity.org/why-is-child...
#WorldChildrensDay #MyDayMyRights
November 20, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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As COP30 enters its 2nd week, MDI is grateful Fredrick Mugira, a National Geographic Explorer and award-winning journalist, has shared his views on how to be more inclusive in climate reporting.
#COP30
November 17, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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“While much reporting has focused on humanitarian aid, little attention has been paid to the active role of diaspora and refugee-led media in shaping information access, representation as well as combating hostile narratives and disinformation” - Ivan Kysloshchuk.
November 13, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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New #DiversityMatters episode 🎧

Tanya Sakzewski talks to Josh LaPorte ( @josh-mdig.bsky.social )(MDI Global) about LIMENet, a project helping local & independent media in Europe survive news deserts, test new models and reach underserved communities.

Listen: youtu.be/o4fnafniUdw?...
Innovative solutions for local and independent media in Europe - Inside the LIMENet Project
YouTube video by Media Diversity Institute - MDI
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November 10, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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With President Trump warning he could deploy troops to Nigeria to stop alleged mass killings of Christians, we ask is the religious community under attack or have media narratives fuelled claims of “Christian Genocide”?
November 3, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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On International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, we recommend reading a report examining the impact of the killing of reporters in Gaza.
🔗https://www.media-diversity.org/journalism-in-peril-the-gaza-genocide-as-a-global-test-of-press-freedom/
#EndImpunity #EndimpunityDay #UNESCO
November 2, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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What do Jews and Israelis in the UK think about the British media's coverage on Gaza?

Read the story: www.media-diversity.org/jewish-voice...
October 31, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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What impact will a shift in support for Russian language media have on minorities, the media and diversity in Europe?

Dina Newman examines the situation in Latvia and speaks to Russian language media editors about the future.

🔗 www.media-diversity.org/is-the-media...

#Latvia
#MediaDiversity
October 29, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Independent journalism is essential for democracy.
MDI, MDI Global and MDI Western Balkans have joined a call for the #europeanunion to secure funding for public interest media.

Read the letter: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

#mediafreedom #investinfreemedia
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October 22, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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As MDI prepares for its panel discussion on #AI, #diversity and the media at UNESCO’s #GlobalMILWeek, this latest story examines the role AI is playing in shaping narratives in times of conflict, division and tension.
October 22, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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What role does media literacy have in the age of #AI?
Join us for MDI's panel discussion at #UNESCO’s #GlobalMILWeek.

🎙️ Is AI Promoting Astroturfers & Sockpuppeteers Over Diversity?
📅 24 October, 11:50 COT / 17:50 UK
📍 Hilton Cartagena + Facebook Live
🔗 Join us: fb.me/e/chNhgiVbZ
October 21, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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#AI regulations offer an opportunity… but civil society must define accountability.”

🎙️ Thomas Hughes (Appeals Centre Europe) joins our #GlobalMILWeek panel:

Is AI Promoting Astroturfers & Sockpuppeteers Over Diversity?
🗓️ 24 Oct, 11:50 COT / 17:50 UK
📍 Hilton Cartagena + FB Live
🔗 fb.me/e/chNhgiVbZ
October 20, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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From deepfakes to disinformation — AI is reshaping who gets heard and who disappears from the conversation.
Can education and regulation keep up?

Join MDI @unesco.org #GlobalMILWeek
🗓 24 Oct • 11:50–13:05 COT / 17:50–19:05 UK
📍 Hilton Cartagena
🔴 Live: fb.me/e/chNhgiVbZ
October 16, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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As Peru’s unpopular president is impeached and removed from office, MDI's latest story examines the media coverage of recent protests.
Read the story: www.media-diversity.org/a-week-after...

#mediadiversity #Peru
October 10, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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Following protests over the weekend in Georgia, a reminder that MDI interviewed journalist Tamar Kintsurashvili, head of the Media Development Foundation about the difficulties of working in the country and the impact of new restrictions on media diversity.
#democracy #mediadiversity
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Fighting for survival: the battle to protect media freedom in Georgia - Media Diversity Institute
By Tanya Sakzewski Georgian Journalist Tamar Kintsurashvili was recently awarded the 11th Deutsche Welle (DW) Freedom of Speech Award at the Global Media Forum for her commitment to fighting disinform...
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October 8, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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Reporting Diversity Network shared findings from its latest monitoring reports at the recent conference Breaking Words, Building Bridges: Responses to Polarisation in the Western Balkans in Belgrade, organised by MDI Western Balkans.
Read more: www.media-diversity.org/breaking-wor...
October 1, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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As the UK government outlines new conditions for migrants and the debate over who is welcome in the country and under what conditions continues, the voices of those affected are often missing from media coverage. Why is responsible reporting so vital?
September 29, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Today is World News Day promoting fact-based and responsible journalism. MDI joins organisations around the globe celebrating the power of journalism to make a difference.
#ChooseJournalism because #FactsMatter #WorldNewsDay
#WND2025
Read some of our articles: www.media-diversity.org/stories/
September 28, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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Has media coverage of the #GenZ protest movements sweeping across #Asia been accurate, fair and inclusive? Saba Choudhry explores how protests in #Nepal were portrayed in the #media both at home and abroad.
www.media-diversity.org/nepal-protes...
#mediadiversity
September 26, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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MDI is delighted to welcome Shada Islam as a trustee of Media Diversity Institute Global. Shada is an award-winning journalist and independent commentator who runs the New Horizons Project. She writes for The Guardian and other outlets.
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@theguardian.com
#mediadiversity
September 25, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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The ability of public service media to achieve a core goal of diversity is under pressure as organisations try to reach larger audiences and stay relevant.
September 18, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Helping youth report their stories

If you want a guide to making local journalism more accessible, relevant, and representative to youth, then take a look at the YoCoJoin Workbook.

#mediadiversity
#localjournalism
#communityjournalism
September 18, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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How is #AI reshaping reporting on #migrants?

That was the topic of a webinar today by the Global Media Migrant Academy, which examined AI's impact -good and bad -on the media. One of the key messages from the discussion was the need to step-up capacity building for the #media.
September 17, 2025 at 12:26 PM