Silence is not an option – Journalists forced into exile in Central America drew strength from collaboration and regional cooperation networks
The operational environment for the free media in Central America deteriorated dramatically in 2025. Authoritarian governments in Nicaragua and El Salvador drove independent media outlets into exile, but journalists continued their work nonetheless and strengthened…
Media pluralism and diversity improve the quality of journalism
The media in Finland is also and more middle class than Finns in general. It makes the media more uniform (and boring) than it ought to be. Vikes is working for a more diverse and diverse media.
Freedom of the press and freedom of expression for journalists
Freedom of the press and a free media are cornerstones of the rule of law. Press freedom is eroding in a polarising world, and in many developing countries the media is being severely censored.
Media support democracy
A free media is a prerequisite for democracy. The media support democracy in many ways: by making the voices of different groups heard, by exposing grievances and by ensuring that citizens can participate in an informed way in collective decision-making. If only one…
Vikes in Somalia: A growing need for peace journalism
Vikes and the Finnish Embassy met with Somali media and researchers in Mogadishu. The round table discussion envisioned a better quality media that strives for peace.
Wali Hashi hired as a Vikes specialist – Vikes
Journalist Wali Hashi has been recruited as a Vikes expert. Hash’s responsibilities include Vikes’ development programme in Somalia and advocacy work.
