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. Sonia Awale, 32, editor-in-chief of the Nepali Times, is a rarity. Only about 25% of Nepali...
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.
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.
54 media outlets already banned in Nicaragua
Nicaragua's war on freedom of expression continues. 54 media outlets have been closed and 140 journalists have fled the country. Photo: Julio VanniniIn Nicaragua, President Daniel Ortega and his wife, Vice President Rosario...
