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 and possibilities of the media to...
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.
Female journalists’ network “La Sala” promotes gender equality in exile in Costa Rica
The role of women in journalism in Nicaragua is not good. That’s why women managers from ten online media have set up a network to provide peer support and negotiate better pay.
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.
