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.
Tiina Helin
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.
Sharmila Thakuri is an economics journalist whose investigative articles have led to a pending law change in Nepal.
Sharmila Thakuri specialized in economics because economics is at the root of almost all social problems. She has faced discrimination during her career, but has also received a lot of support.
How are kindergarten children and the local newspaper related?
Eveliina Kälviäinen, who is a board member of Vikes and the editorial manager of a local newspaper, reflects on the role of the local newspaper in media education.
20 years for freedom of expression and human rights
The Foundation for Communication and Development will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2025. Salla Nazarenko has been involved in Vikes for many years as Executive Director and Board Member. She has seen the foundation evolve from a small “diminutive workshop” to an agile international player.
Salla Nazarenko:This work is really needed
The Foundation for Communication and Development will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2025. Salla Nazarenko has been involved in Vikes for many years as Executive Director and Board Member. She has seen the foundation evolve from a small “diminutive workshop” to an agile international player.
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 of the media and the possibilities for creating a constructive food debate.
Trust is key in the fight against disinformation
Vikes board member, journalist and non-fiction writer Salla Nazarenko discusses ways to combat disinformation in an algorithm-driven media environment.
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.
An historical advancement in Somalia – disability rights and inclusion strengthened by legislative changes and media work
Vikes expert Wali Hashi organized a two-day seminar through the Vikes’ supported CAFIS organization in Mogadishu, Somalia on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The theme of the seminar was “Changing attitudes in society towards persons with disabilities”
