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…
Three points for promoting freedom of speech around the world
In her blog, journalist and non-fiction writer Kristiina Markkanen calls for Finland to play a stronger role in global journalistic solidarity efforts.
The seminar week brought representatives of Vikes’ partners to Finland
Representatives of Vikes’ partners from around the world visited Finland together for the first time. Over the course of the week, they explored the Finnish journalism scene, shared experiences, and built new international networks.
Ndéla Faye: If I could, I would shout from the rooftops, especially here in Finland, that democracy requires more than good intentions
Ndéla Faye’s Speech on Press Freedom in Finland at the “Voices from the South: Challenges and Solutions of Global Journalism” Seminar.
On the fringes of Freedom of Information in Jordan
Sara Kezia Heinonen, a recipient of a Vikes travel grant, sheds light in her blog post on the hidden forms of restrictions on freedom of speech in Jordan.
Multivoiced journalism requires listening, not just noice
Matleena Ylikoski, a doctoral candidate at the University of Tampere, studies what pluralism in journalism means in the 2020s. In her blog post, Matleena explores how a pluralistic public discourse supports social peace.
