Media Diversity Institute
@mediadiversity.bsky.social
We work to create and inform a more diverse and representative media. Latest articles are linked in our bio.
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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...
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...
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
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
January 27, 2026 at 3:22 PM
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
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
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
Read our latest article examining the media and diversity trends to watch for: www.media-diversity.org/who-owns-the...
#truth #media #diversity
January 12, 2026 at 9:36 AM
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
Read our latest article examining the media and diversity trends to watch for: www.media-diversity.org/who-owns-the...
#truth #media #diversity
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.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:32 AM
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...
www.media-diversity.org/resources/in...
“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/
🔗https://www.media-diversity.org/2026-the-year-ahead-will-press-freedom-decline-further/
January 7, 2026 at 6:52 AM
“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/
🔗https://www.media-diversity.org/2026-the-year-ahead-will-press-freedom-decline-further/
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
AI. Conflict. Gen Z. Refugees. Rights.
Here’s a round-up of our biggest hits this year.
#2025Wrapped
December 31, 2025 at 3:36 AM
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
AI. Conflict. Gen Z. Refugees. Rights.
Here’s a round-up of our biggest hits this year.
#2025Wrapped
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
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
December 29, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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
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
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
🔗 www.media-diversity.org/what-views-a...
#InternationalMigrantsDay
December 18, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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
🔗 www.media-diversity.org/what-views-a...
#InternationalMigrantsDay
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/
🔗https://www.media-diversity.org/demands-for-action-on-antisemitism-in-australia-following-bondi-attack/
December 15, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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/
🔗https://www.media-diversity.org/demands-for-action-on-antisemitism-in-australia-following-bondi-attack/
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-...
Fewer than 2% of news stories mention gender based violence, even though it affects millions.
media-diversity.org/women-media-...
December 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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-...
Fewer than 2% of news stories mention gender based violence, even though it affects millions.
media-diversity.org/women-media-...
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
Read the story: www.media-diversity.org/trumps-war-o...
#DEI #media #DiversityAndInclusion #diversity
November 26, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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
Read the story: www.media-diversity.org/trumps-war-o...
#DEI #media #DiversityAndInclusion #diversity
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
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
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
Read the article by Santiago Bracho: www.media-diversity.org/why-is-child...
#WorldChildrensDay #MyDayMyRights
November 20, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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
Read the article by Santiago Bracho: www.media-diversity.org/why-is-child...
#WorldChildrensDay #MyDayMyRights
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
#COP30
November 17, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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
#COP30
“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
“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.
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?...
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
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?...
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?...
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
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”?
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
🔗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
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
🔗https://www.media-diversity.org/journalism-in-peril-the-gaza-genocide-as-a-global-test-of-press-freedom/
#EndImpunity #EndimpunityDay #UNESCO
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...
Read the story: www.media-diversity.org/jewish-voice...
October 31, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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...
Read the story: www.media-diversity.org/jewish-voice...
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
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
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
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
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
@josh-mdig.bsky.social
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
@josh-mdig.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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
@josh-mdig.bsky.social
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
@josh-mdig.bsky.social
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
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.
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
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
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
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
#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
🎙️ 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
#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
🎙️ 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
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
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
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
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
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
Read the story: www.media-diversity.org/a-week-after...
#mediadiversity #Peru
October 10, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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
Read the story: www.media-diversity.org/a-week-after...
#mediadiversity #Peru