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...

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...

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...

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

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."

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...

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

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.

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...

Our new series - Forgotten Voices of Conflict - highlights under-represented minorities and groups impacted by conflict.

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...

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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-...

"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...

Press harm continues to affect individuals and communities across the UK. Today, we’ve published our 10th Annual Report on the Recognition System. 🧵

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.

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.

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...

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

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

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...

“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/

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

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

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

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/

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-...

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

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

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

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

“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?...

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

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...

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

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

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

#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

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

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

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 Link in bio

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...

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?