Conciliatory journalistic analysis paves the way for a multi-voiced debate
Researcher at Sopiva, The Finnish Association for Conciliatory Journalists Mikko Hautakangas and journalist Noora Kettunen write in their blog about conciliatory journalism as a basis for a multi-voiced debate. Have the values of young women and men diverged? How was...
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.
Constructive food talk or meat scandals? Media as an arena for food debate
Food unites, but food talk divides. The Martha associations vegetarianism policy raised strong emotions and raised the question: why is the food debate heating up? Moniäänisen median kuumat perunat debate explored the responsibility of the media and the possibilities for creating a constructive food debate.
Female journalists’ organization Sancharika Samuha promotes the position of female journalists in Nepal
Female journalists in Nepal suffer from harassment and pay inequality that drives them out of the industry. However, the way gender issues are addressed in the media has improved.
Trust is key in the fight against disinformation
Vikes board member, journalist and non-fiction writer Salla Nazarenko discusses ways to combat disinformation in an algorithm-driven media environment.
The women-led Nepali Times is an exception in Nepal
Sonia Awale, editor-in-chief of the English-language Nepali Times, took an unusual route to becoming a journalist. She believes that women bring new perspectives to journalism.
An historical advancement in Somalia – disability rights and inclusion strengthened by legislative changes and media work
Vikes expert Wali Hashi organized a two-day seminar through the Vikes’ supported CAFIS organization in Mogadishu, Somalia on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The theme of the seminar was “Changing attitudes in society towards persons with disabilities”
