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We work to create and inform a more diverse and representative media. Latest articles are linked in our bio. linktr.ee/MDI_UK

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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
It is not too late to join this training on war crimes reporting and fighting disinformation - there are still a few spaces available! We'll be nominating some of the best content created for prestigious international journalism awards. Register on this link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
With billions watching the World Cup taking place in Mexico, Canada and the USA, MDI takes a look at racism and abuse in sport to mark International Day for Countering Hate Speech. Read the story: www.media-diversity.org/one-missed-p...
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
What are the challenges of representing diversity through art, especially online? In our latest article, Christiana Warne talks to artist Hannah Gillingham about reaching audiences with art that celebrates diversity and is impactful. 🔗 www.media-diversity.org/art-in-media...
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
With attention this week on press freedom, we're taking an opportunity to explore the situation in Africa and how it is affecting media diversity and inclusion. 🔗 www.media-diversity.org/impact-of-po...
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Media diversity lacking on #WorldPressFreedomDay New South America pilot Media Diversity Index released today. Argentina ranked last, while Uruguay and Colombia scored highest. www.media-diversity.org/research-cen... #WPFD2026
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
"The discussions highlighted the need to bridge the gap between young people and policy, ensuring that youth perspectives are not only heard but also meaningfully included in decision-making processes.” #Inclusion #Democracy #YouthEmpowerment
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Noura Kaddaoui, intern at MDI Global, joined European Youth Week 2026 at European Parliament to tackle issues related to youth. “There was a strong focus on the importance of creating spaces where young people can engage directly with policy and contribute to conversations that shape our future."
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Will the recent Hungarian elections, that ended the 16-year rule of Viktor Orban, usher in a new era for media diversity? In our latest article, Noura Kaddaoui explores how minority issues were covered before the vote and asks what needs to change. 🔗 www.media-diversity.org/a-new-spring...
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Why are young influencers in Belgium facing a battle for recognition? This article explores the challenges they face and asks the question: who gets to call themselves media. 🔗https://www.media-diversity.org/belgiums-battle-over.../ #influencers #belgium
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
If you want to find out more about the issue, you can revisit Dina Newman's story 'Is the media failing Russian speakers in Europe?' which examined the situation in Latvia. 🔗 media-diversity.org/is-the-media... #Latvia #media #diversity #Russian
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Is the media failing Russian speakers in Europe? - Media Diversity Institute
By Dina Newman Anna Stroja, the editor of the Russian language channel of Latvian national radio, is frustrated. “They tell us: Russian language is toxic”, she says. “And we nod, we understand, we hav...
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Latvia's Constitutional Court has ruled a requirement for the national public broadcaster to produce content in minority languages, like Russian, is unconstitutional. The Court said Russian language media is widely accessible through commercial outlets, so it's not under threat.
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
But shifting from professional fact-checking to user-led moderation raises real concerns. As we explored in our piece, this risks to weaken accuracy, amplify misinformation, and sidelining marginalised voices. Read more: www.media-diversity.org/meta-fact-ch...
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Meta’s fact-checking shift: A threat to media diversity and accountability - Media Diversity Institute
Meta’s decision to scale back its fact-checking efforts in the U.S. marks a significant shift in its approach to content moderation and its role in combating misinformation. This move raises concerns ...
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Meta scrapped independent fact-checkers in the US last year, replacing them with “community notes” Framed as a move towards #FreeSpeech, it also followed growing political pressure, including from #DJT's allies. More from the @oversightboard.bsky.social www.oversightboard.com/decision/PAO...
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Assessing Meta's Plans to Expand Community Notes | Oversight Board
This policy advisory opinion examines the potential human rights impacts of expanding the community notes program outside of the United States, recommending specific factors Meta should consider when ...
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Read the story. www.media-diversity.org/the-wrong-wa...
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Our 1st story examines how the Hausa-Fulani communities in Nigeria are represented in the media.
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Our new series - Forgotten Voices of Conflict - highlights under-represented minorities and groups impacted by conflict.
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
The battle to control the narrative in the US/Israel war with Iran is damaging public trust. In our latest article, we focus on the US media and why access to information from a variety of perspectives is at stake. 🔗 www.media-diversity.org/the-us-media...
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
An Indonesian media outlet is changing the way women and minorities are reported by giving a voice to people often overlooked. Konde.co tackles a range of issues including violence against women, tech misogyny, feminism, and the persecution of women.
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
LIMENet is supporting an additional 6 projects to strengthen local and independent media in Europe. The new projects are in Poland and will build capacity, reach new audiences, and reduce reliance on big tech platforms. We're looking forward to the results of these innovative projects.
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
More images from the Multi-Faith Leadership Summit in Malta, where MDI Executive Director Milica Pesic is speaking. The event is examining how to foster peace building, women’s empowerment and inter-religious harmony. Photo credit: Oscar-Luigi Veronese
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
The Multi-Faith Leadership Summit is underway in Malta. The country's ambassador to the US Godfrey Xuereb spoke about the crucial role women play in peace building. MDI's Executive Director Milica Pesic will be speaking at the event. #Peace #Women
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
MDI Executive Director Milica Pesic explains the goals of the Multi-Faith Leadership Summit which starts today in Malta. Milica will be speaking at the event.
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Our latest article explores how generative AI is making sexual abuse faster, less risky and more accessible. What's needed to tackle the problem and why should the focus shift from dissemination of the content to its creation? Read the story: www.media-diversity.org/reimagining-...
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
"Inclusion is often framed as a goal. But moments like this show that it is also a test. Not of intent, but of systems." Anthea K. on the BAFTAs, the edit that wasn't made, and what it reveals about inclusion in media. www.media-diversity.org/inclusion-bu...
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Inclusion, But for Whom? What the BAFTAs Broadcast Reveals - Media Diversity Institute
By Anthea Kasonga During the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards, broadcast on a delay by the BBC, a racial slur was audibly shouted from the audience while Black American actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Li...
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
MDI made a contribution by answering a call to provide information on a range of questions including what more can be done for people affected by press harm to seek redress. You can read the submissions and report: www.pressrecognitionpanel.org.uk/10th-annual-...
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10th Annual Report on the Recognition System - February 2026 - Press Recognition Panel
10th Annual Report on the Recognition System – February 2026 The Press Recognition Panel (PRP) has published its 10th Annual Report on the Recognition System, marking more than a decade since independ...
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Press Recognition Panel (PRP) @prpanel.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Press harm continues to affect individuals and communities across the UK. Today, we’ve published our 10th Annual Report on the Recognition System. 🧵
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PRP publishes 10th Annual Report on the Recognition System - Press Recognition Panel
We have published our 10th Annual Report on the Recognition System, marking more than a decade since independent press self-regulation under the Royal Charter was established following the Leveson Inq...
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
An interim report is due by 30 April, with the final report expected by 14 December 2026. We published a story examining antisemitism in the country following the Bondi attack. 🔗 www.media-diversity.org/demands-for-...
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DEMANDS FOR ACTION ON ANTISEMITISM IN AUSTRALIA FOLLOWING BONDI ATTACK - Media Diversity Institute
By Tanya Sakzewski Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has vowed to fight antisemitism in the country, following a terror attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney which killed 15 people and injured doz...
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Australia’s Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, created following the antisemitic terrorist attack that killed 15 people at Bondi Beach in December, has started. It will investigate the prevalence and key drivers of antisemitism and make recommendations to government.
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Daily News Egypt called this year’s line-up the most diverse and competitive yet, also mentioning a strong female presence anchoring several high-profile productions. 🔗 www.dailynewsegypt.com/2026/02/18/r...
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Ramadan 2026 drama map: Full guide to season’s 39 series, where to watch them - Dailynewsegypt
With Ramadan 2026 underway, this year’s drama season has emerged as one of the most diverse and competitive in recent memory. A total of 39 series are competing across major satellite channels and str...
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
In Morocco, Amazigh-language drama, which has been gaining ground in recent years, has transformed from folkloric storytelling to confronting sensitive and contemporary issues like violence and rights violations against women. 🔗 middle-east-online.com/en/morocco%E...
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
A noticeable number of series are written and directed by women this year. As Scoop Empire reported, they’re not here to play it safe, tackling ambition, fractured families, emotional burnout, and the quiet violence of social expectations. 🔗 scoopempire.com/ramadan-seri...
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Ramadan Series Written and Directed by Female Creators
Before the theme songs start looping and family debates over “what are we watching tonight?” officially begin, this Ramadan season is already giving us something worth paying attention to. A noticeabl...
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Ramadan has started along with the much-anticipated TV series that captivate audiences with diverse storytelling. How minorities and women are represented, what role they have in the production of the series, as well as the issues covered in the storylines, are always worth noting.
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Daily News Egypt called this year’s line-up the most diverse and competitive yet, also mentioning a strong female presence anchoring several high-profile productions. 🔗https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2026/02/18/ramadan-2026-drama-map-full-guide-to-seasons-39-series-where-to-watch-them/
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
In Morocco, Amazigh-language drama has transformed from folkloric storytelling to confronting sensitive and contemporary issues like violence against women. 🔗https://middle-east-online.com/en/morocco%E2%80%99s-amazigh-drama-breaks-new-ground-bold-productions
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
A noticeable number of series are written and directed by women this year. As Scoop Empire reported, they’re tackling ambition, fractured families, emotional burnout, and the quiet violence of social expectations. 🔗https://scoopempire.com/ramadan-series-written-and-directed-by-female-creators/
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
26 years. 71 projects. 60+ countries. MDI's Media Diversity Research Centre has published four reports tracking our work on ethnicity, religion, gender & sexual orientation from 1998 to 2024. Reports out now 🔗 www.media-diversity.org/shifting-tre...
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Read Mihran Mavian's full story, translated by @mediawisemj.bsky.social ➡️https://media-diversity.org/beyond-the-darkness-bridging-generations/ On #HolocaustRemembranceDay: Remember. Recognize. Resist. #NeverForget #NeverAgain
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
His handwritten memoir in Armenian, translated to French by his daughter, then to English by Pr. Mike Jempson, bridging 3⃣generations with one anti-fascist message. With 7⃣0⃣% of Holocaust survivors gone within 10 years, amplifying these voices is needed and urgent. @mediawisemj.bsky.social
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
On #HolocaustRemembranceDay, we share the story of Mihran Mavian, a man who survived genocide twice. An Armenian who endured the 1915 genocide, he later joined the French Resistance, was arrested by the Gestapo, and survived Auschwitz, Buchenwald, and Flossenbürg. #HMD2026 #HolocaustMemorialDay
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Who will win the battle for the truth in 2026 and how will it impact media diversity and marginalised groups? Read our latest article examining the media and diversity trends to watch for: www.media-diversity.org/who-owns-the... #truth #media #diversity
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
A Royal Commission on antisemitism and social cohesion has been announced following the mass shooting at Bondi Beach. As the media plays a key role in social cohesion, a reminder that guidance on reporting religion is in our Inclusive Journalism Handbook. www.media-diversity.org/resources/in...
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
“2025 was too dark for the communities that have been traditionally marginalised or excluded by much of the media." MDI explores the outlook for press freedom and media diversity in the coming year. 🔗https://www.media-diversity.org/2026-the-year-ahead-will-press-freedom-decline-further/
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
MDI Wrapped: five themes that shaped our 2025 coverage under the lens of diversity. AI. Conflict. Gen Z. Refugees. Rights. Here’s a round-up of our biggest hits this year. #2025Wrapped
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
How does Gen Z view the war on “woke”? MDI’s Christiana Warne decided to talk to fellow university students in the UK to find out how they relate to the concept of “woke”. Read the article: www.media-diversity.org/whats-next-f... #woke #cancelculture #genZ
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
On International Migrants Day, our latest article explores the impact of anti-migrant views and narratives in the media, including blaming migrants for rising crime levels. What's needed to combat those false narratives? 🔗 www.media-diversity.org/what-views-a... #InternationalMigrantsDay
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
As calls grow for the Australian government to take urgent action to tackle #antisemitism following the #BondiBeach shooting, our article examines the warnings of a growing antisemitism problem. 🔗https://www.media-diversity.org/demands-for-action-on-antisemitism-in-australia-following-bondi-attack/
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Baloch feminist activist, Tilyan Aslam, told us how misogynistic abuse, racist slurs and rape threats have become the background noise to her work. She calls for trauma-informed, survivor-centred reporting that treats violence as structural, not spectacle.
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
On #HumanRightsDay, at the end of #16Days, we look at how the media covers violence against women and gender diverse people in South Asia. Fewer than 2% of news stories mention gender based violence, even though it affects millions. media-diversity.org/women-media-...
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
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
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Media Diversity Institute @mediadiversity.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
In the UK, @ofcom.bsky.social has told big tech firms to step up on women and girls’ safety online, from reporting tools and privacy settings to tackling intimate image abuse and misogynistic content. Guidance is a start. Change is seen when systems work differently: www.digit.fyi/ofcom-tells-...
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Ofcom Tells Big Tech to Protect Women and Girls Online
Ofcom has launched new industry guidance calling on big tech firms to deliver safer online experiences for women and girls in the UK.
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