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Una Murphy

@unamurphy.bsky.social

Journalism; public interest, social affairs, community issues. VIEWdigital https://viewdigital.org/ co-founder. #Media practitioner, researcher and educator.

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Community journalists tell their stories to VIEWdigital Maha Al-Hakimi from Yemen, above, was among the first participants on the recently-started VIEWdigital Community Journalism course. Her story is about a mother and…

Great stories from #community #journalists in Northern Ireland: steady.page/en/viewdigit...
Thanks @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk for support.

@viewdigital.bsky.social

29.07.2025 15:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Group short of trainers and participants at the Community Journalism Project  course, June 2025

Group short of trainers and participants at the Community Journalism Project course, June 2025

I'm recruiting for participants in a new Community Journalism Project in #Belfast. The free course, funded by @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk , aids #diversity and #inclusion in the #media. Migrant woman and disabled people co-create for @viewdigital.bsky.social . More: viewdigital.org/comment-givi...

07.07.2025 10:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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On Sunday @viewdigital.bsky.social took part in 'Bank of Ideas' in City Hall #Belfast. We think the city needs a a Pop-Up People's Newsroom!
#culture #community #journalism

02.07.2025 06:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This Sunday we're doing something a little bit different! #Culture #Belfast #Community #Journalism

26.06.2025 20:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great to see the Bank of Ideas β€˜β€™market’ happening in #Belfast
VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!
#culturebelfast @viewdigital.bsky.social
@universityofatypical.org

17.06.2025 19:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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VIEWdigital marks Indie News Week against a backdrop of racist violence against migrants and refugees in Northern Ireland - VIEWdigital VIEWdigital marked Indie News Week in Belfast in a week that witnessed a wave of racist attacks against migrants and refugees in Northern Ireland. Our celebration of independent media publishers took ...

At @viewdigital.bsky.social we marked #IndieNewsWeek in a difficult week in #NorthernIreland due to racist violence.
Thanks to @universityofatypical.org for providing space.
@publicinterestnews.org.uk
@nujofficial.bsky.social
Read my article here: viewdigital.org/viewdigital-...

17.06.2025 11:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hold the front page! VIEWdigital and University of Atypical are taking part in the Bank of Ideas - VIEWdigital Find out more about VIEWdigital’s new Community Journalism project supported by the National Lottery Community Fund Northern Ireland at a special event at the University of Atypical in Belfast to mark...

I'm running a #Community #Journalism project in #Belfast. Call into @universityofatypical.org tomorrow at 3 to find out more. Details: viewdigital.org/hold-the-fro...
@viewdigital.bsky.social
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
@publicinterestnews.org.uk
@nujofficial.bsky.social

11.06.2025 09:34 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sad news, thanks for sharing this interview.

27.05.2025 15:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Exclusive: Report into the severe lack of wheelchair accessible taxis in Northern Ireland is launched at Queen's University, Belfast - VIEWdigital Investigation, led by Dermot Devlin, into the lack of wheelchair accessible taxis, was supported by the Social Change Initiative and edited by VIEWdigital editor Brian Pelan The findings of the invest...

A @viewdigital.bsky.social
investigation into the lack of wheelchair accessible taxis in #NorthernIreland by @mywayaccess.bsky.social and @brianone.bsky.social supported by the @sci-belfast.bsky.social was launched this week. Read: viewdigital.org/report-into-...

@profjohnbarry.bsky.social

16.05.2025 11:47 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

New @viewdigital.bsky.social #community #journalism opportunity
#NationalLottery

10.04.2025 17:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Delighted @viewdigital.bsky.social ed @brianone.bsky.social has been working with @mywayaccess.bsky.social on an important #transport story with support from the @sci-belfast.bsky.social Participatory Journalism Fellowship.

29.03.2025 12:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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REVIEW: One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad – a devastating critique of Western complicity over genocide in Gaza - VIEWdigital By VIEWdigital editor Brian Pelan On March 18 this year, the Israeli military deliberately broke the ceasefire in Gaza by launching a series of deadly bombardments. More than 590 Palestinians, includi...

Latest from @viewdigital.bsky.social REVIEW: One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad – a devastating critique of Western complicity over genocide in Gaza. Read: viewdigital.org/review-one-d...
@canongate.co.uk

22.03.2025 09:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We're in New York this week for #CSW69! We'll gather evidence and good practice on how to strengthen gender equality and services that meet women's needs, and share our experiences from Northern Ireland. We'll be posting updates here & over on X as @niwep and on instagram as @womensplatformni .

10.03.2025 07:00 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Call out #Gender #Stereotypes in Mobile Gaming from @dorseteye.bsky.social

04.03.2025 12:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Good article on violence against woman and domestic abuse from @stubailie.bsky.social New reporting guidelines for media and comms workers were published yesterday by @womensaidni.bsky.social. Here's the link: www.womensaidni.org/resources/re...
@amanda.ie

04.03.2025 12:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Love this #SundaySlogan thanks @raiseyourvoiceni.bsky.social

23.02.2025 09:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We need an Anti-Poverty Strategy now, charities and campaigners tell… Charities and campaigners came together at Stormont earlier this month (February 12, 2025) for the launch of an Anti-Poverty Strategy Group as Northern Ireland still…

Latest stories on #socialissues from @viewdigital.bsky.social
read: steadyhq.com/viewdigitaln...

17.02.2025 13:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
β€œAuthoritarianism is not limited to the US but part of a global trend. Lessons from other countries can provide valuable insights for the US context.”

Cultivating solidarity and hope in a fractured world
A conversation following the US election

β€œAuthoritarianism is not limited to the US but part of a global trend. Lessons from other countries can provide valuable insights for the US context.” Cultivating solidarity and hope in a fractured world A conversation following the US election

In December 2024, @deepaiyer.bsky.social and @bulldogshadow.bsky.social explored the impact of the US election on democracy and human rights worldwide in an online conversation hosted by SCI.

This takeaway is just one of many. Read more πŸ‘‰ www.socialchangeinitiative.com/cultivating-...

17.02.2025 13:07 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo by NICVA - Dr. Nazia Latif speaking from a podium at the conference.

Photo by NICVA - Dr. Nazia Latif speaking from a podium at the conference.

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'You are invited to Building Solidarity: Understanding the Political and Societal Context of Racist Violence in Northern Ireland'

Image shows the event invitation. 'You are invited to Building Solidarity: Understanding the Political and Societal Context of Racist Violence in Northern Ireland'

Delighted to be supporting this important Community Foundation NI conference on Building Solidarity & Tackling Racism with NICVA & Africa House.

30.01.2025 13:08 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Orwell Society/NUJ Young Journalists Award 2025 open for entries Are you a young journalist, full-time resident in the UK, studying for a journalism qualification or starting out on your journalism career, who would like to win a prestigious award that significantl...

The Orwell Society/NUJ Young Journalists Award 2025 is open for entries. Check the judging criteria and apply for the prestigious award including cash prizes and membership of The Orwell Society and NUJ.
orwellsociety.com/bursary/the-...

22.01.2025 08:45 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Β£250,000 of grants available for Belfast projects to help end violence against women and girls - VIEWdigital Belfast-based community and voluntary organisations are being invited to apply for grants to run projects aimed at tackling violence against women and girls across the city. The new Local Change Fund ...

Β£250,000 of grants available for Belfast projects to help end violence against women and girls - viewdigital.org/250000-of-gr...

20.01.2025 20:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Have you left yet? I’m thinking about ending my use of the other platform!

11.01.2025 13:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Irish journalist tells of having to leave her home as fires still rage in Los Angeles - VIEWdigital By VIEWdigital editor Brian Pelan Journalist Mary O’Hara, who was born in west Belfast, has spoken about having to leave her home near Hollywood in Los Angeles after she and her neighbours were issued...

Irish journalist Mary O’Hara tells of having to leave her home as fires still rage in Los Angeles - viewdigital.org/irish-journa...

10.01.2025 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My investigation with @sci-belfast.bsky.social and @viewdigital.bsky.social is progressing well. Lots of in-depth interviews with disabled people across Northern Ireland.

I need your stories too. Please drop a short paragraph and photo of your experiences, for publication, to info@mywayaccess.com.

08.01.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Celebrating Nollaig na mBan

06.01.2025 19:11 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Kevin campaigning against racism in Belfast 2024.

06.01.2025 14:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Survey for May Day 2025 activity in Belfast Each year the trade union movement in Northern Ireland holds a march and rally in Belfast City Centre to celebrate May Day, a day where workers across the world celebrate their commonality and solidar...

Please fill-in survey for ideas on May Day celebrations in Belfast
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

06.01.2025 12:50 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Snow on ground from train window

Snow on ground from train window

#seachta wintry view from train window #Cork

06.01.2025 12:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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As we look forward to 2025, we celebrate the top 10 performing stories for VIEWdigital in 2024 - VIEWdigital VIEWdigital has been reporting on social affairs and arts issues since we were set up in 2012. This year we have continued to report on the stories that matter. We would like to thank all our readers ...

As we look forward to 2025, we celebrate the top 10 performing stories for VIEWdigital in 2024 - viewdigital.org/as-we-look-f...

31.12.2024 09:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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