New Report Looks at How Africa Is Depicted in the Media
The Africa Narrative is a global initiative aiming to engage the world in new stories of Africa by showcasing its arts, media and entertainment, business, education and philanthropy. …
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Extremist groups and their communications strategies: influencing journalists in times of conflict
Just over a month ago, the Nigerian Military raided the offices of a leading Nigerian newspaper over their reporting of the Boko Haram conflict. The …
The Everyday Projects: Using Instagram to Challenge Stereotypes About Faraway Countries and Unrepresented Populations
“If you work with a massive NGO, it’s difficult to come out without pictures of refugees, which fits into a stereotype,” says Austin Merrill, co-founder …
Public perceptions on donating to humanitarian causes
What influences our decisions to donate to humanitarian aid campaigns? Birkbeck University’s Professor Irene Bruna Seu examines public perceptions of aid recipients and of the …