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.
Vikes trains journalists and students in Finland to promote sustainable development and good development journalism.
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.
A free media is a prerequisite for democracy. The media support democracy in many ways: by making the voices of different groups heard, by exposing grievances and by ensuring that citizens can participate in an informed way in collective decision-making. If only one...
