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.
Female journalists in Nepal suffer from harassment and pay inequality that drives them out of the industry. However, the way gender issues are addressed in the media has improved.
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.
Shreya Paudel, Programme Manager at the Centre for Investigative Journalism (CIJ) in Nepal, shed light on the state and future of Nepal's media scene.
What does the Nepali media scene look like from the perspective of early-career journalists and women? And what ideas does Paudel have for promoting gender equality in the media?
How is patriarchal thinking reflected in the daily life of the newsroom? Vikes and an international team of women journalists produced a video in which journalists in Nepal and Kenya reflect on how male power is reflected in media mentality.
Attitudes are changing, but change is still happening. Vikes' and female journalists produced a video series on equality in the media.
Vikes' work to promote gender equality in the media continued in 2021 with good results. The results of the advocacy work can be seen in the commitment of editors and the adoption of gender equality guidelines, the mentoring programme pilot produced good results...
Avasna Pandey: Nepal's women journalists are not harassed as much as they used to be, but we still need to build respect.
Hannamari Hoikkala and Carita Pettersson were in Tanzania in March to support a project for women journalists run by Vikes and local partners. Due to Covid the trip was cut short, but progress was still seen. Hannamari Hoikkala (left) and Carita Pettersson at a...
Vikes is currently implementing the Women in Media project in Tanzania and Nepal to strengthen the professional development and empowerment of women journalists. Together with local partners, we have designed three volunteer positions that are now open until 8...
