Trust is key in the fight against disinformation
Vikes board member, journalist and non-fiction writer Salla Nazarenko ponders on ways to combat disinformation in an algorithm-driven media environment. Why did Donald Trump get elected as president again? Why do Russians believe in state propaganda? Why do people...
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.
Equality in the newsroom – women still not running the media
In developing countries in particular, women are less well represented in the media than men. In Finland, too, media are more often run by men, although the majority of students in the field are women.
Sustainable journalism – how to deal with a complex world as a journalist?
Vikes trains journalists and students in Finland to promote sustainable development and good development journalism.
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.
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.
