Inclusivity and diversity continue to play a key role not only in content creation but also in the staffing of individual media organisations.

Discussions at the recent Global News Forum showed that inclusive content and a diverse workplace culture are closely linked, requiring continuous alignment to achieve meaningful outcomes.

However, the pressing question remains: Is everyone genuinely on board, or do some organisations still cling to outdated, legacy approaches?

Mosiqi Acharya, ABC Managing Editor for the Asia-Pacific region, serves as a prime example of diversity and inclusion in leadership. As a professional of Indian background and Hindu faith, she has consistently punched above her weight in leading a diverse regional team.

“We all come from different backgrounds and religions, which allows us to bring unique perspectives to the workplace,” Acharya said. “It cannot just be a human resources policy—diversity needs to be embedded everywhere.”

Nargiza Numanova, Head of the Secretary-General’s Office at the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) and a key advocate for diversity and inclusion, emphasised the vital role of leadership.

“We work directly with leaders among our ABU members to help them understand the true importance of diversity and inclusion,” Numanova said. She added that staff must feel secure in their internal workplace environment, noting that the ABU actively supports members in creating safe spaces for their teams.

Similarly, Sitiveni Halofaki, General Manager of Television at the Fijian Broadcasting Corporation, highlighted the necessity of preserving indigenous traditions and culture through targeted coverage.

“We have been discussing how critical it is to properly capture indigenous news and content in this day and age,” Halofaki stated. “That remains a top priority.”

Halofaki also spoke about diverse content being a educating tool for the population of a nation.