f you are planing to be at UNESCO Global #MIL Cartagena conf Oct 23-24, you are welcomed to join Media Diversity Institute's panel 'Is AI Promoting Astroturfers & Sockpuppeteers over Diversity?'.
We hope to live stream it too. Watch this space for details.
www.unesco.org/en/articles/...
We hope to live stream it too. Watch this space for details.
www.unesco.org/en/articles/...
Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2025 – Feature Conference
Minds Over AI - MIL in Digital Spaces
www.unesco.org
September 27, 2025 at 1:47 PM
f you are planing to be at UNESCO Global #MIL Cartagena conf Oct 23-24, you are welcomed to join Media Diversity Institute's panel 'Is AI Promoting Astroturfers & Sockpuppeteers over Diversity?'.
We hope to live stream it too. Watch this space for details.
www.unesco.org/en/articles/...
We hope to live stream it too. Watch this space for details.
www.unesco.org/en/articles/...
Thanks, @Jean-Paul for drawing our attention to this story. @mediadiversity.bsky.social is about to bring more to it.
Jihadi terrorism is always top news...except when it hits an impoverished population in the South. Who will mourn these Christian worshippers in DRC? Who will reflect on what it means for global security?
www.bbc.com/news/article... @icct.bsky.social @daroulette.bsky.social @milicapesic.bsky.social
www.bbc.com/news/article... @icct.bsky.social @daroulette.bsky.social @milicapesic.bsky.social
ADF in DR Congo: IS-linked rebels accused of killing Christian worshippers in Komanda
Most of the dead were worshippers taking part in a night vigil which was stormed by armed men, officials said.
www.bbc.com
August 7, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Thanks, @Jean-Paul for drawing our attention to this story. @mediadiversity.bsky.social is about to bring more to it.
August 7, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Can media owners see business case for #diversity?
Live from the Media Democracy Festival:
Oligarchs Inc: Who Owns the UK Media?
Our Exec Director, @milicapesic.bsky.social joins the discussion on media power, ownership, and democracy.
The panel kicks off with a key question: who owns the media—and why does it matter?
@mediareformuk.bsky.social
Oligarchs Inc: Who Owns the UK Media?
Our Exec Director, @milicapesic.bsky.social joins the discussion on media power, ownership, and democracy.
The panel kicks off with a key question: who owns the media—and why does it matter?
@mediareformuk.bsky.social
June 11, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Can media owners see business case for #diversity?
If your piece is worth it or you've read a piece worth Fetisov Journalism Awards - make sure the extraordinary #journalism get recognised. This is financially the biggest #journalism award. 500k Swiss Franks.
June 7, 2025 at 6:08 AM
If your piece is worth it or you've read a piece worth Fetisov Journalism Awards - make sure the extraordinary #journalism get recognised. This is financially the biggest #journalism award. 500k Swiss Franks.
Support Sohie's journey. Enjoy the film.
🩰 What does it take to tell the story of a trans dancer in a hostile climate?
Filmmaker Alison Rooper followed Sophie’s journey for 6 years. Now she needs your help to finish the film.
📖 Read her story: shorturl.at/Ean0u
🎥 Support the Kickstarter:
Filmmaker Alison Rooper followed Sophie’s journey for 6 years. Now she needs your help to finish the film.
📖 Read her story: shorturl.at/Ean0u
🎥 Support the Kickstarter:
A DANCE OF IDENTITY - Media Diversity Institute
The struggle of bringing the story of a trans dancer to the public The past six years for Sophie, a trans amateur dancer from Yorkshire, have been extraordinary. She was given the opportunity to reali...
shorturl.at
May 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Support Sohie's journey. Enjoy the film.
Reposted by Milica Pesic
📢 MDI’s @milicapesic.bsky.social joins the panel “Oligarchs Inc: Who Owns the UK Media?” at #MDF2025!
🗓️ 31 May | 🕐 13:00–14:00 | 📍 Fyvie Hall, London
🎟️ Free tickets shorturl.at/BiamD
@mediareformuk.bsky.social Who controls our media and whose stories go untold? Join us. #MediaDiversity
🗓️ 31 May | 🕐 13:00–14:00 | 📍 Fyvie Hall, London
🎟️ Free tickets shorturl.at/BiamD
@mediareformuk.bsky.social Who controls our media and whose stories go untold? Join us. #MediaDiversity
May 29, 2025 at 1:22 PM
📢 MDI’s @milicapesic.bsky.social joins the panel “Oligarchs Inc: Who Owns the UK Media?” at #MDF2025!
🗓️ 31 May | 🕐 13:00–14:00 | 📍 Fyvie Hall, London
🎟️ Free tickets shorturl.at/BiamD
@mediareformuk.bsky.social Who controls our media and whose stories go untold? Join us. #MediaDiversity
🗓️ 31 May | 🕐 13:00–14:00 | 📍 Fyvie Hall, London
🎟️ Free tickets shorturl.at/BiamD
@mediareformuk.bsky.social Who controls our media and whose stories go untold? Join us. #MediaDiversity
Liberal or right, #media in #Russia fails to lead the conversation on systemic #racism in their country. @mediadiversity.bsky.social offers a space for dialogue.
www.media-diversity.org/russias-indi...
www.media-diversity.org/russias-indi...
Russia’s Indigenous activists struggle to make their message heard - Media Diversity Institute
By Clara Greenwood Earlier in April, an avalanche of protests from Russia’s indigenous journalists, bloggers and activists descended on the Russian opposition politician Vladimir Kara-Murza for his qu...
www.media-diversity.org
May 8, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Liberal or right, #media in #Russia fails to lead the conversation on systemic #racism in their country. @mediadiversity.bsky.social offers a space for dialogue.
www.media-diversity.org/russias-indi...
www.media-diversity.org/russias-indi...
Reposted by Milica Pesic
🎧 New episode of Diversity Matters:
Why did global media overlook the massive youth-led protests in Serbia?
We speak with Vladimir Paskaljevic & MDIWesternBalkans’ Anja Anđušić on visibility, youth apathy, and the power of being seen.
Listen: youtu.be/TCUA4dXKzAs
Why did global media overlook the massive youth-led protests in Serbia?
We speak with Vladimir Paskaljevic & MDIWesternBalkans’ Anja Anđušić on visibility, youth apathy, and the power of being seen.
Listen: youtu.be/TCUA4dXKzAs
Diversity Matters Podcast 2 — Echoes from Belgrade: Unheard Protests & the Power of Media Coverage
YouTube video by Media Diversity Institute - MDI
youtu.be
April 27, 2025 at 8:19 PM
🎧 New episode of Diversity Matters:
Why did global media overlook the massive youth-led protests in Serbia?
We speak with Vladimir Paskaljevic & MDIWesternBalkans’ Anja Anđušić on visibility, youth apathy, and the power of being seen.
Listen: youtu.be/TCUA4dXKzAs
Why did global media overlook the massive youth-led protests in Serbia?
We speak with Vladimir Paskaljevic & MDIWesternBalkans’ Anja Anđušić on visibility, youth apathy, and the power of being seen.
Listen: youtu.be/TCUA4dXKzAs
Join us in person or online and share your thoughts. What's gone wrong with the left?
What’s gone wrong with the left? And how can it recover its political and ethical voice? Join us on 23 May at the
@FrontlineClub for the launch of Coming Clean by Prof
@ericheinze.bsky.social In-person & online.
🎟️ shorturl.at/mfKT9
#FutureOfTheLeft #CriticalTheory
@FrontlineClub for the launch of Coming Clean by Prof
@ericheinze.bsky.social In-person & online.
🎟️ shorturl.at/mfKT9
#FutureOfTheLeft #CriticalTheory
May 8, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Join us in person or online and share your thoughts. What's gone wrong with the left?
He genuinely cared for marginalized, vulnerable, dispossessed. Genuinely.
What a human being. RIP.
#inclusion #diversity.
What a human being. RIP.
#inclusion #diversity.
Tributes to Pope Francis poured in from world leaders offering condolences and praising the late pontiff’s commitment to the poor.
Follow live updates.
Follow live updates.
Pope Francis Dies at 88: Latest News
His groundbreaking pontificate worked to make the Catholic Church more inclusive. Cardinals will now decide whether to continue his approach or restore more doctrinaire leadership.
www.nytimes.com
April 21, 2025 at 12:03 PM
He genuinely cared for marginalized, vulnerable, dispossessed. Genuinely.
What a human being. RIP.
#inclusion #diversity.
What a human being. RIP.
#inclusion #diversity.
Looking forward to meeting the winners of Fetisov Journalism Awards 2024 fjawards.com at #Dubai ceremony. It was a joy reading the entries from all around the world. The bravest of the brave. Investigative journalism at its best.
@mediadiversity.bsky.social
@mediadiversity.bsky.social
Fetisov Journalism Awards
fjawards.com
April 21, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Looking forward to meeting the winners of Fetisov Journalism Awards 2024 fjawards.com at #Dubai ceremony. It was a joy reading the entries from all around the world. The bravest of the brave. Investigative journalism at its best.
@mediadiversity.bsky.social
@mediadiversity.bsky.social
Is Ed Sheeran's new song Azizam a cross-cultural appreciation or #culturalappropriation? Press is taking sides.
@mediadiversity.bsky.social
youtube.com/watch?v=MI9Z...
@mediadiversity.bsky.social
youtube.com/watch?v=MI9Z...
Ed Sheeran - Azizam (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Ed Sheeran
youtube.com
April 19, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Is Ed Sheeran's new song Azizam a cross-cultural appreciation or #culturalappropriation? Press is taking sides.
@mediadiversity.bsky.social
youtube.com/watch?v=MI9Z...
@mediadiversity.bsky.social
youtube.com/watch?v=MI9Z...
It seems #AI is as discriminatory as those who train them.
“Digital platforms have become fertile ground for divisive narratives.” At the #IQMediaConference in Athens, Verica Rupar (Head of Media Diversity Research Centre) called on the media to champion societal change in the age of algorithms. Proud moment for us at MDI #diversitymatters
April 17, 2025 at 11:13 AM
It seems #AI is as discriminatory as those who train them.
Can #diversity survive in this polarised world?
🔚 Our #IJF25 panel wrapped with a powerful reminder:
Diversity isn’t a buzzword. It’s a human right. We need to fight for it—and be loud about it. Because silence only serves the status quo. @journalismfestival.com
@garyyounge @milicapesic.bsky.social @vrupar @aizaimm
Diversity isn’t a buzzword. It’s a human right. We need to fight for it—and be loud about it. Because silence only serves the status quo. @journalismfestival.com
@garyyounge @milicapesic.bsky.social @vrupar @aizaimm
April 17, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Can #diversity survive in this polarised world?
Having Gary Younge, Verica Rupar and Miazia Schüler as speakers at
#IJF25
@mediadiversity.bsky.social panel is an honour and a challenge. What solutions for diversity to survive? 🗓️ 11 April | 🕦 11:30–12:20 📍 Teatro del Pavone.
#IJF25
@mediadiversity.bsky.social panel is an honour and a challenge. What solutions for diversity to survive? 🗓️ 11 April | 🕦 11:30–12:20 📍 Teatro del Pavone.
📣 Heading to #IJF25 in Perugia? Don’t miss this landmark
@mediadiversity.bsky.social panel: Open season on the oppressed: can diversity survive? 🗓️ 11 April | 🕦 11:30–12:20 📍 Teatro del Pavone @milicapesic.bsky.social @garyyounge @vrupar @aizaimm
@mediadiversity.bsky.social panel: Open season on the oppressed: can diversity survive? 🗓️ 11 April | 🕦 11:30–12:20 📍 Teatro del Pavone @milicapesic.bsky.social @garyyounge @vrupar @aizaimm
April 6, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Having Gary Younge, Verica Rupar and Miazia Schüler as speakers at
#IJF25
@mediadiversity.bsky.social panel is an honour and a challenge. What solutions for diversity to survive? 🗓️ 11 April | 🕦 11:30–12:20 📍 Teatro del Pavone.
#IJF25
@mediadiversity.bsky.social panel is an honour and a challenge. What solutions for diversity to survive? 🗓️ 11 April | 🕦 11:30–12:20 📍 Teatro del Pavone.
Diversity in full gear! Voice Festival 2025. So proud of @mediadiversity.bsky.social team and our longtime supporter Daniela Drastata.
March 2, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Diversity in full gear! Voice Festival 2025. So proud of @mediadiversity.bsky.social team and our longtime supporter Daniela Drastata.
If Zelensky dared to stand up to a bully noone else has an excuse to do the same. Together we can be Goliath too.
March 2, 2025 at 6:58 AM
If Zelensky dared to stand up to a bully noone else has an excuse to do the same. Together we can be Goliath too.
Expected, but still worrying.
Trump’s second term kicks off with promises of a “golden age,” but at what cost?
From scrapping #DEI programs to extreme immigration crackdowns, these moves raise questions about equity, inclusion, and the future of public discourse.
Our key takeaway ⤵️
🔗 www.media-diversity.org/trumps-inaug...
From scrapping #DEI programs to extreme immigration crackdowns, these moves raise questions about equity, inclusion, and the future of public discourse.
Our key takeaway ⤵️
🔗 www.media-diversity.org/trumps-inaug...
Trump’s second term begins: a divisive vision for America - Media Diversity Institute
Trump’s second inaugural address highlights economic protectionism, strict immigration, and a rollback of diversity initiatives.
www.media-diversity.org
January 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Expected, but still worrying.
As we hoped for. META
staff is not happy with the company's scrapping its #DEI #FactChecking policies.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
staff is not happy with the company's scrapping its #DEI #FactChecking policies.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
UK Meta staff ‘concerned’ over scrapping of factcheckers and DEI programmes
Union says Facebook-owner’s policy changes will affect ‘ability to retain talent and thrive as an inclusive business’
www.theguardian.com
January 17, 2025 at 7:16 AM
As we hoped for. META
staff is not happy with the company's scrapping its #DEI #FactChecking policies.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
staff is not happy with the company's scrapping its #DEI #FactChecking policies.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Protect our democracy against Elon Musk’s X. Sign this petition.
@mediadiversity.bsky.social
action.wemove.eu/act/2025-01-...
@mediadiversity.bsky.social
action.wemove.eu/act/2025-01-...
Protect our democracy against Elon Musk’s X
Musk’s X is amplifying extremist voices – let’s urge the EU to act now and protect our democracy!🛡️
action.wemove.eu
January 10, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Protect our democracy against Elon Musk’s X. Sign this petition.
@mediadiversity.bsky.social
action.wemove.eu/act/2025-01-...
@mediadiversity.bsky.social
action.wemove.eu/act/2025-01-...
This is why professional journalism and media literacy matter morr than ever.
@mediadiversity.bsky.social
@medialiteracy.bsky.social
@mediadiversity.bsky.social
@medialiteracy.bsky.social
Meta announced it would end fact-checking on its platforms, instead moving to an X-style “community notes.” But, X users say their efforts feel futile.
Meta embraces fact-checking program that X users say is like ‘whack-a-mole’
Meta announced it would end fact-checking on its platforms, instead moving to an X-style ‘community notes.’ But, X users say their efforts feel futile.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 8, 2025 at 8:37 PM
This is why professional journalism and media literacy matter morr than ever.
@mediadiversity.bsky.social
@medialiteracy.bsky.social
@mediadiversity.bsky.social
@medialiteracy.bsky.social
Delighted to see this great contribution to #hatespeech
debate by @MDI_UK
Trustee @Eric_Heinze_
Criminalising Hate Speech: A Comparative Study
Editor: Eric Heinze, Department of Law, Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom
www.asser.nl/asserpress/b...
debate by @MDI_UK
Trustee @Eric_Heinze_
Criminalising Hate Speech: A Comparative Study
Editor: Eric Heinze, Department of Law, Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom
www.asser.nl/asserpress/b...
Criminalising Hate Speech: A Comparative Study - Asser.nl
www.asser.nl
January 5, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Delighted to see this great contribution to #hatespeech
debate by @MDI_UK
Trustee @Eric_Heinze_
Criminalising Hate Speech: A Comparative Study
Editor: Eric Heinze, Department of Law, Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom
www.asser.nl/asserpress/b...
debate by @MDI_UK
Trustee @Eric_Heinze_
Criminalising Hate Speech: A Comparative Study
Editor: Eric Heinze, Department of Law, Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom
www.asser.nl/asserpress/b...
@mediadiversity.bsky.social welcome to @bsky.app!
December 23, 2024 at 9:54 AM
@mediadiversity.bsky.social welcome to @bsky.app!