Journalists have the right to continue their work even while in exile
Exile must not silence journalists. Vikes supports journalists working in exile so they can continue their independent work, build networks, and safeguard freedom of speech even from exile.
An increasing number of journalists are forced to leave their home countries due to persecution, war, censorship, or safety threats. However, exile does not eliminate the need for independent journalism; often, the opposite is true.
Journalists working in exile are an important source of information not only for communities in their home countries and in exile, but also for the international public. They report on human rights violations, conflicts, and social events in situations where the free media has been suppressed. However, their work often takes place under precarious conditions, without networks, a livelihood, or the ability to continue their profession safely.
Vikes’ ”Journalism in exile” -subprogram supports journalists in exile as they continue their work, build professional networks, and adapt to a new operating environment.
Our work includes, for example:
- training and mentoring
- networking opportunities
- supporting the continuity of journalistic work
- collaboration with media outlets, journalist organizations, and civil society
- raising awareness about the situation of journalists in exile
Our goal is to ensure that no journalist loses their voice, their professional skills, or their freedom of speech simply because they are forced to leave their home country.
Free journalism does not stop at borders.
Partners
El Faro (El Salvador)
Onda Local (Nicaragua)
Accociation Centroamericana Centro Humboldt ACCH (Nicaragua)
La Sala (Nicaragua)
Expected results
- Journalists in exile will have greater opportunities to continue their work.
- Professional networks and collaboration among journalists will increase.
- The operating conditions for media organizations working in exile will improve.
- Public access to independent information is improving in countries where freedom of speech is restricted.
- International awareness of the situation of journalists in exile will increase.
News articles related to the project
Silence is not an option – Journalists forced into exile in Central America drew strength from collaboration and regional cooperation networks
Women journalists’ network “La Sala” promotes gender equality in exile in Costa Rica
The role of women in journalism in Nicaragua is not dual. That’s why women managers from ten online media have set up a network to provide peer support and negotiate better pay.
Female journalists’ network “La Sala” promotes gender equality in exile in Costa Rica
The role of women in journalism in Nicaragua is not good. That’s why women managers from ten online media have set up a network to provide peer support and negotiate better pay.