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We need to tell more nuanced stories about refugees
March 18, 2025
We need to tell more nuanced stories about refugees
In February, we held a joint event with ODI Global, bringing together journalists and activists to probe deeper into the media’s coverage of migration and refugees. The event was titled Migration - is the media getting it right? Henry Roberts concludes that there are some key lessons for all of us.
IBT members condemn the government’s decision to cut foreign aid
February 28, 2025
IBT members condemn the government’s decision to cut foreign aid
The announcement on Tuesday that the government is slashing the foreign aid budget to increase defence spending was met with alarm and dismay across the INGO sector. Henry Roberts looks at some of the reactions from IBT members and considers the next steps for the sector.
Channel 4’s Go Back to Where You Came From is shocking. I’m glad it was made
February 12, 2025
Channel 4’s Go Back to Where You Came From is shocking. I’m glad it was made
Channel 4's controversial reality show has been criticised for downplaying the lived experiences of refugees by turning their lives into an entertainment format. But as Gareth Benest, Advocacy Director for IBT argues, for all the show's faults, public service broadcasters like Channel 4 need to be realistic and engage wider audiences.
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April 02, 2025
Launch: IBT research on international coverage
On April 2, we will be publishing new research on coverage of global issues by the UK public service broadcasters.
Recent Reports
Decolonisation – the media challenge
December 03, 2024
Decolonisation – the media challenge
IBT encourages NGOs to work with the media. But the two sectors are not always aligned. This report examines the media's stance on decolonisation. The report interrogates areas of divergence between the media and the charity sector before offering solutions forward.
Fighting for Space: International content and the future of public service media in a digital-first era
November 28, 2023
Fighting for Space: International content and the future of public service media in a digital-first era
As the media landscape continues to change rapidly and radically, we are calling for significant changes to how the PSM providers approach international content.
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