Sudeshna Roy Media representations significantly shape public opinion and political discourse. In India, The Times of India and The Hindu are pivotal in influencing and reflecting public sentiment and government policies. By examining their coverage of the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Palestine conflicts, we can gain insights into...
Leipzig (Germany) 2024 At the DOK Leipzig – 67th International Film Festival for Documentary and Animated Film (29 October to 3 November 2024), the Interreligious Jury, appointed by INTERFILM and SIGNIS, awarded its Prize of € 2.000, donated by the VCH-Hotel Michaelis in Leipzig as well...
WACC is pleased to announce the appointment of Rod Molina, a Chilean–Canadian social sciences researcher and practitioner, as project coordinator of our flagship Global Media Monitoring Project (GMMP).Molina is tasked with guiding and strengthening the international research network of the GMMP – the largest and...
The question has been raised internationally: who is going to rebuild Gaza and who will pay? As yet, no one knows. There may be three options: Israel, in which case Israel would likely take over the land and sell it to settlers. Saudi Arabia, in which...
The right to freedom of expression alone is not enough to protect democratic communication and public debate, which are the cornerstones of society. This right, while essential, does not create avenues to address power imbalances in how people communicate and shape public opinion. A tech mogul...
Should churches and NGOs be active on social media platforms or leave them entirely due to ethical and rights concerns? Should civil society be doing more to hold social media platforms accountable?Three prominent voices offered differing perspectives on the role of social media for civil...