How can the media promote constructive debate on emotive issues?
Is the solution to be found in turning middle-class marvel into genuine curiosity? A panel discussion at the Media Museum and Archive Merkki pondered the visibility of religion in Finnish society. The debate brought together journalists, media researchers and other...
Conciliatory journalistic analysis paves the way for a multi-voiced debate
Researcher at The Finnish Association for Conciliatory Journalists Sopiva Mikko Hautakangas and journalist Noora Kettunen write in their blog about conciliatory journalism as a basis for a multi-voiced debate.
Vikes volunteering in Tanzania: mentoring for women journalists, gender equality plans for editors
Hannamari Hoikkala and Carita Pettersson were in Tanzania in March to support a project for women journalists run by Vikes and local partners. Due to Covid the trip was cut short, but progress was still seen. Hannamari Hoikkala (left) and Carita Pettersson at a...
Call for applications: interesting project work for three volunteers
Vikes is currently implementing the Women in Media project in Tanzania and Nepal to strengthen the professional development and empowerment of women journalists. Together with local partners, we have designed three volunteer positions that are now open until 8...
Volunteer for Vikes? – “Surprisingly reciprocal work”
Want to get involved in supporting women journalists in Nepal and Tanzania, help freedom of expression in Central America or mentor a journalist who has moved to Finland? Volunteers are needed for projects run by Vikes and our partners.Priska Autio, a media and...
Bright ideas and a chance to help – Vikes mentoring programme gave a lot to migrants and volunteers
In Vikes' project in Finland, volunteer journalists and researchers helped migrants to Finland to understand freedom of expression and formulate their messages. The results are newspaper articles, radio programmes and online videos."Integration into the Finnish...
