{"id":19585,"date":"2025-05-07T12:39:23","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T09:39:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vikes.fi\/uutiset\/20-years-for-freedom-of-expression-and-human-rights"},"modified":"2025-06-23T15:48:47","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T12:48:47","slug":"20-years-for-freedom-of-expression-and-human-rights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vikes.fi\/en\/uutiset\/20-years-for-freedom-of-expression-and-human-rights","title":{"rendered":"20 years for freedom of expression and human rights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px|auto|5px|auto|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;49b990a9-3f5c-41d7-a146-f53d734cb61f&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"FI-FI\" lang=\"FI-FI\" class=\"TextRun SCXW74236036 BCX8\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW74236036 BCX8\">Vikes<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74236036 BCX8\"> celebrated its 20 years of work for global freedom of expression by <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74236036 BCX8\">thanking the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74236036 BCX8\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74236036 BCX8\">founders of the foundation<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74236036 BCX8\"> and people committed to its longterm work.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW74236036 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;360119ca-c6e7-4e37-8b9d-c9bf27dc46e8&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On March 26th, the Gillet Bar &amp; Bistro in Helsinki was filled with friends, supporters and partners of Vikes from different decades. The party was a tribute to the founders and long-standing partners of the Foundation &#8211; but also a reminder of why Vikes&#8217; work is more important today than ever.  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">More than 80 guests attended. Long-time actors and newer ones were able to network and meet each other. The programme included speeches, a musical performance and video presentations from international partners. The afternoon continued with a cocktail party to reminisce about Vikes&#8217; activities and brainstorm future opportunities.   <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Vikes&#8217; work is more important than ever.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335559738\":281,\"335559739\":281}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sari Pelttari Heikka,<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Chair of the International Committee of the Finnish Journalists&#8217; Union, opened the event by recalling Vikes&#8217; role as a pioneer in the media sector and an enabler of international networking:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><em>Vikes has gone against the grain and has been a persistent reminder of the existence of those whose voices would otherwise not be heard. The Foundation is doing work that should in fact be done by media houses or the state. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In her speach <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Marikki Karhu,<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Secretary General of the Development Policy Committee, stressed the importance of Vikes&#8217; work at a time when journalism and international communication are increasingly restricted:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><em>You are not only important &#8211; the nature of your work is crucial today. Freedom of expression, democracy and human rights are under unprecedented threat.  <\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Human rights ambassador <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rauno Merisaari <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">thanked Vikes for its tenacious work for human rights and a free media and described the development of freedom of expression over the decades. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Jarmo Koponen,<\/strong> Chairman of Vikes&#8217; Board, looked to the future and stressed the power of cooperation:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><em>Working for freedom of expression and human rights is important, but quite few people do anything about it. Those of us who do can achieve a lot together. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Commemorative book: <\/span><\/b><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Freedom of expression &amp; human rights<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335559738\":281,\"335559739\":281}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vikes&#8217; new commemorative book <\/span><strong><i>Freedom of Expression &amp; Human Rights<\/i><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (2025), was also published in conjuction with the celebration, bringing together up-to-date information on global freedom of expression and the impact of Vikes&#8217; work around the world.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The book is edited by journalist-authors <strong>Kristiina Markkanen<\/strong> and <strong>Salla Nazarenko<\/strong>, who have in-depth knowledge of Vikes&#8217; work and have been involved in developing its media education and international activities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The book can be purchased at upcoming Vikes&#8217; events for \u20ac20. For students -20% discount. Proceeds will be used to support Vikes&#8217; work for global freedom of expression. The book is an excellent gift for a newly qualified journalist or a friend, colleague or relative interested in social impact.   <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The jubilee year continues \u2013 join us!<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335559738\":281,\"335559739\":281}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vikes&#8217; anniversary year continues with the main events of the spring. 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