An historical advancement in Somalia – disability rights and inclusion strengthened by legislative changes and media work
Vikes' expert Wali Hashi organized via the Vikes' supported CAFIS –organization a two day long seminar, which was held in Mogadishu, Somalia on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The theame of the seminar was“Changing attitudes in society towards...
Where Democracy Falters, Art Carries On
Myanmar-born artist May and Taiwanese musician Freddy Lim explain why art can strengthen democracy, freedom of expression, and understanding between people.
Yangon Film School continues its work in military junta-ruled Myanmar
Despite the difficult situation, Yangon Film School organised nine courses in 2021 and launched new films. Both education and governance of the school are increasingly in local hands. One of the new films is a documentary about drag artists called Boy Queen....
Community radio portal brings rural voices to Tanzania and soon Uganda
Vikes' support for community media in East Africa continued to be strong in Tanzania and expanded to Uganda and Kenya in 2021. The number of trained journalists exceeded expectations. Journalist Grace Hamisi in the Jamii FM studio. In the background on TV, the...
Working conditions for journalists in Somalia are gradually improving
In 2021, the Vikes Somalia project focused on supporting Fesoj's trade union advocacy, security training with the police and the production of children's programming for Somali National Television. Photo: Somali Journalists' UnionIn Somalia, Vikes has had two main...
Vikes in Central America 2021: training and support for journalists in exile
Journalists in Central America are being harassed at an accelerating rate. Vikes' partners managed to continue training, workshops and journalism in the midst of the crisis, albeit partly from exile. Nicaragua has been in a serious political crisis for years. Photo:...
Press freedom 2022: Media polarises societies and more and more countries repress press freedom
Reporters Without Borders published its annual index of press freedom. It argues that disinformation and opinion media are polarising societies everywhere, and that more and more countries are regressing towards authoritarianism and repression of press freedom....
