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. A blurry image of a smiling woman sits atop a glass-door bookshelf. Bimala Tumkhewa...
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 trained media managers and editors on sexual harassment in Somalia
For the first time in Somalia, men were trained on sexual harassment and gender equality.
Journalism Forum Forocap in Guatemala: Journalism is resistance
Central American journalists gathered in Guatemala for training and networking at the end of October. There is a growing need for cooperation and peer support as press freedom is eroding in all countries of the region.
Reeta Pöyhtäri, University Researcher, is the new chair of Vikes
According to the new chairman, Vikes is a unique player and it has been great to watch it grow. "The importance of work has not been diminished in the world," says Reeta Pöyhtäri.
Video: patriarchy in the newsroom in the treatment of women and also in the workplace
How is patriarchal thinking reflected in the daily life of the newsroom? Vikes and an international team of women journalists produced a video in which journalists in Nepal and Kenya reflect on how male power is reflected in media mentality.
Video: More and more women are shown in the media, say Vikes partners in Nepal and Tanzania
Attitudes are changing, but change is still happening. Vikes' and female journalists produced a video series on equality in the media.
