I am European – A more diverse understanding of migration and journalism
In 2019-2022, Vikes was involved in the international project I am European, which highlighted the different aspects of migration, provided reliable information on the topic and trained young journalists to create diverse journalism on migration. The EU project aimed to promote a more open and tolerant attitude towards migrants and refugees. This page brings together the best lessons learned from the various training sessions and events organised by the project.
Media creates a one-sided image from outside the West – Slovak journalism training offered new perspectives
The media has the power to create an image of migrants as “the other”, said Michele Ferris Dodles at a training session for young journalists in Slovakia. The training explored how migration and the world could be approached from different perspectives. In the last…
EU project holds campaigns, training, workshop tour and funding for other organisations working with young people
Diversity in Finnish media is a theme that divides the professional field. Different themes related to identity, diversity and representation were addressed in the 2021 Vikes EU project. 2021 was a busy year for Vikes’ EU-funded I am European project. In 2021, the…
How to overcome the fear of change in the editors offices? Whose responsibility is it to promote diversity? And who is allowed to speak about the subject? In Vikes’ More Diverse Media podcast, journalists with expertise in these topics discuss solutions to these questions and more.