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Diversity in journalism is not just about representation; it is about strengthening reporting and making it more relevant to broader audiences. It involves recognising and including a wide range of identities and experiences, including race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background, and religion. Download our free tools below.
Diversity in newsgathering
Diversity in newsgathering extends beyond representation, it's also about enriching the news coverage produced and ensuring its relevance to a wider audience.
Gender equality in the media
Addressing gender imbalance in media requires a multifaceted approach from journalists, combining personal initiative with essential systemic change.
The importance of diverse perspectives
Diverse perspectives and facts are vital for accurate journalism, helping to reveal the true complexity behind the news through varied viewpoints.
Female representation in news leadership and coverage
Is your news organisation and its output male dominated? Are women fairly represented in newsroom leadership roles and the stories covered?
Including disability in mainstream news
Journalism diversity is about more than who is hired to work in the newsroom, it’s about telling stories that reflect the complexity of our diverse society.
Creating an accessible and inclusive newsroom
To serve the public, newsrooms must be accessible. Inclusion shapes how you hire staff, produce content, and connect with and inform your entire audience.
Discrimination trauma in journalism
Newsrooms committed to diversity, in terms of both staffing and coverage, must also deal with the psychological toll that discrimination takes on journalists.
Related learning resources
Quick Guide: Gender equality in journalism
Journalists should report the world as it is. Women make up half the population but are often ignored. Learn how to improve accuracy through gender equality.
Quick Guide: Diverse perspectives in news
Diverse perspectives are essential if journalists are to reflect the true complexity behind the news. Varied viewpoints add depth to reporting.
Quick guide: Discrimination trauma in journalism
Modern newsrooms present unique professional and psychological pressures for minority journalists, with hidden challenges around identity and language.
Lesson: Gender equality in news production
A lesson plan is designed to help journalists understand the need to avoid stereotypes in their news writing.
Tool: Discrimination awareness for news managers
Minority journalists carry unique, invisible burdens general trauma protocols can miss. This tool helps managers recognise pressures and take structured action.
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