Nika Goršič

Inclusive media practices are approaches that ensure all groups of people are represented, heard, and portrayed fairly in journalism—regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexuality, age, social background, or language. Inclusivity goes beyond simply adding diverse voices; it involves actively challenging stereotypes, avoiding harmful framing, and making sure media content is accessible to everyone.

Examples of inclusive practices include:
• using gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory language
• consulting sources from marginalized groups, not just “experts in power”
• creating accessible content (subtitles, audio descriptions, simplified language)
• telling stories from within communities, not just about them
• ensuring newsroom diversity so that decision-making reflects society