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Representatives of Vikes\u2019 partners from around the world visited Finland together for the first time. Over the course of the week, they explored the Finnish journalism scene, shared experiences, and built new international networks. <\/h4>\n

Vikes' partners \u2013 Ziada Kilobo<\/strong> (Media Council of Tanzania)<\/a> from Tanzania, Catherine Apalat<\/strong> (Mama FM<\/a>) from Uganda, Habiba Alasow, Farah Omar Nur<\/strong> and Hassan Dahir Mohamed<\/strong> (FESOJ)<\/a> from Somalia as well as Abigail Hern\u00e1ndez<\/strong> (La Sala)<\/a> and Mary\u00f3rit Guevara<\/strong> (La Lupa)<\/a> from Central America spent the week in Finland learning, networking and sharing information about the situation in their own countries.<\/p>\n

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Finnish Media Exports: Multilingual News, the Council for Mass Media in Finland (JSN), and the Finnish Union of Journalists<\/h5>\n

The first visit of the week was to Svenska Yle and Yle\u2019s multilingual newsroom. Our guests had the opportunity to learn how multilingual and sign language news and media are produced in Finland. <\/p>\n

The topic was particularly timely for Habiba from Somalia, who, with support from Vikes, is working to bring sign language news to Somalia\u2019s national television station, SNTV.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are driving historic change at SNTV by working to ensure that sign language interpreters are included in news broadcasts. This supports social inclusion and ensures that information reaches the audience directly\u2014not through many intermediaries,\u201d Habiba told Marko Krapu,<\/strong>. the producer in charge of Yle\u2019s news and Head of Current Affairs.<\/p>\n

On Tuesday morning, our guests attended presentations by the Council for Mass Media in Finland (JSN) and the Union of Journalists. Eero Hyv\u00f6nen, Director of the JSN, outlined the Council\u2019s activities and discussed current issues facing the Finnish media. At the same time, information was exchanged regarding similar structures in partner countries and their stages of development. <\/p>\n

Marjaana Varmavuori, <\/strong>President of the Union of Journalists, presented the union\u2019s activities and discussed current trends in the Finnish media landscape.<\/p>\n

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Harassment of female journalists slows down democratic progress<\/h5>\n

The first part of the two-day seminar focused on female journalists\u2019 experiences in the workplace. Led by host Amkelwa Mbekeni-Kapasen,<\/strong> Ziada, Catherine, Habiba, Maryorit, and Abigail shared their experiences of gender-based harassment, barriers to career advancement, low wages, and a lack of recognition. <\/p>\n

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The challenges are similar across different countries, and they have serious consequences. When women\u2019s voices are not heard in the media and their rights are not respected, the reliability of the media is also undermined. This is reflected in societal decision-making and undermines democracy in these countries. <\/p>\n

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However, solutions do exist. Advocacy efforts involving policymakers, civil society, and labor unions; anti-harassment policies in media organizations; safe reporting channels; and networks providing legal, psychological, and peer support are key steps forward. <\/p>\n

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Training male managers and editors-in-chief was also seen as an important means of bringing about change\u2014and Vikes\u2019s work in Somalia received special praise.<\/p>\n

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Improving safety requires strong networks<\/h5>\n

The second day of the seminar focused on the safety of journalists. Led by host Wali Hashin<\/strong> johdolla May<\/strong> (Myanmar), Farah, Catherine, Ziada, Abigail ja Nd\u00e9la Faye<\/strong> shared their experiences regarding the security situations in their home countries. <\/p>\n

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Security challenges were similar in many places: actors spreading fake news, the threat posed by terrorist organizations, pressure from authoritarian regimes, harassment, violence, and arbitrary arrests all make it difficult for journalists to do their work.<\/p>\n

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Especially during elections, intimidation and violence can directly influence opinion formation and election results. Fear causes journalists to avoid critical topics, freedom of speech is curtailed, and citizens are deprived of diverse, fact-based news coverage. <\/p>\n

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Safety can be enhanced by building strong networks both nationally and internationally. Advocacy, peer support, training, defending the independence of media organizations, and support from international partners are crucial means of improving the status of journalists. <\/p>\n

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Global networks strengthened during visit to Finland<\/h5>\n

The itinerary also included meetings at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs<\/strong>, the CMI \u2013 Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation<\/a> and the Center for Latin American Studies at the University of Helsinki<\/strong>. Discussions with officials at the Ministry, those responsible for CMI\u2019s Africa work, and researchers at the university were fruitful: they provided an opportunity not only to update the international situational picture of the target countries of Finland\u2019s journalistic development cooperation, but also to consider new partnerships and forms of cooperation. <\/p>\n

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The visit also sparked interest in the Finnish media. Journalists had a unique opportunity to interview colleagues from countries whose situations rarely make the news in Finland. For example, journalists from Central America spoke about on the escalating situation in Nicaragua, which has so far received little attention in the Finnish media <\/p>\n

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The week culminated in a joint workshop where participants discussed future collaboration and its various forms.<\/p>\n

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The discussions revealed a strong desire for Vikes to play an even more prominent role in the future as a convener and network builder in the field of international journalistic cooperation. The partners hoped that Vikes\u2019 support would focus particularly on strengthening the sustainability of organizations, developing journalistic work, and promoting networking. <\/p>\n

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The week\u2019s activities centered on peer learning, not only along the north\u2013south axis but also along the south\u2013south axis. Vikes\u2019 goal\u2014to eventually make itself obsolete\u2014took a step forward as partners had the opportunity to build networks with one another and discover new ways of collaborating. <\/p>\n

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\u201cLatin American women traced their roots back to Africa, and the women had the opportunity to learn from one another about ways to do their work under challenging conditions. Equal global peer learning and networking build resilience in development cooperation and represent genuine solidarity\u2014precisely what lies at the heart of Vikes\u2019s work,\u201d says Executive Director Marjo Heinonen, <\/strong>summarizing the insights gained from the week\u2019s collaboration.<\/p>\n

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Read more:<\/h5>\n

Maailman Kuvalehti<\/a>: Abigail Hern\u00e1ndez on yksi l\u00e4hes 300 toimittajasta, jotka ovat l\u00e4hteneet Nicaraguasta \u2013 \u201dSuurin osa riippumattomasta mediasta toimii maanpaossa tai salassa\u201d<\/p>\n

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Kansan Uutiset:<\/a> Uhkailua, h\u00e4irint\u00e4\u00e4, vainoa \u2013 Etel\u00e4n naisjournalistit taistelevat oikeudesta tehd\u00e4 ty\u00f6t\u00e4\u00e4n<\/p>\n

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Kansan uutiset:<\/a> Vaarallinen paikka toimittajille<\/p>\n

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Pictures: Vanessa Riki<\/p>\n

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