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Author: Mika Heijari

The Presidents of the Nordic Journalist Unions: Our Nordic governments must act urgently to protect journalists in Afghanistan

7.10.2021 General, In headlines now, News

The press freedom situation in Afghanistan has deteriorated rapidly from difficult to impossible under Taliban rule. New media regulations were introduced on September 19, placing restrictions on independent media and freedom of expression. The regulations stipulate, for instance, that stories “contrary to islam” cannot be published. The International Federation of Journalists condemned the coercive restrictions,Read More

Union helps Afghan journalists to safety in Finland

17.09.2021 General, In headlines now, News

(Trade Union News from Finland – Heikki Jokinen) Journalists from Afghanistan have arrived safely in Finland, say the Union of Journalists in Finland UJF. The Union accommodates them with their family members temporarily in flats the union owns. For security reasons, the Union cannot disclose yet how many people have arrived and how they gotRead More

UJF: journalists in Afghanistan need immediate help

16.08.2021 General, In headlines now, News

The Taliban’s rapid advance into Kabul and the accompanying takeover in Afghanistan have endangered the safety of journalists working in the country. People who have been working with the West are also particularly at risk. “The UJF is deeply concerned about the situation of our Afghan colleagues. All journalists are now afraid,” said union presidentRead More

Salla Nazarenko to take up post as UJF International Affairs Specialist in autumn

21.06.2021 General, In headlines now, News

Salla Nazarenko has been appointed as the UJF’s International Affairs Specialist at the Journalists’ Union. She will take up the post at the end of August. Juha Rekola, who has held the post until now, will retire during the autumn. Salla will be responsible for international work and union members’ international services. Her work willRead More

UJF spring Council session weighs new challenges facing media work

25.05.2021 General, In headlines now, News

The highest decision-making body of the UJF, the Council, met remotely for its spring session from 20 to 21 May 2021. The meeting dealt with matters ranging from the rules of teleworking to government support for the media, EU copyright rules, occupational health for freelancers, the work of the Mediakunta cooperative, solidarity with journalists inRead More

The Council of the Union of Journalists in Finland demands an end to the persecution of journalists in Belarus

25.05.2021 In headlines now, News

The Council of the Union of Journalists in Finland, meeting 21 May, voiced its deep concern for its colleagues in Belarus and condemns the increasing persecution of journalists and the media by the Belarusian government and authorities. The situation came to a head this week when the Tut.by news, media and service internet portal, theRead More

Unions act against work-related targeting and shaming

29.04.2021 In headlines now, News

Helsinki (29.04.2021 – Heikki Jokinen) Targeting, harassment or cyberbullying are an unfortunate reality for many people due to their work. The problem is growing, and the unions are working to help victims both in a practical way and through political action. Problems occur in many jobs: from supermarket cashier to police and journalists. In 2019, Read More

2021 Press Freedom Index: Finland still in second place, press freedom deteriorating

21.04.2021 General, In headlines now, News

The Nordic countries top the global Press Freedom Index published 20 April by Reporters Without Borders. However, press freedom has deteriorated around the world, particularly in Europe. Only 12 European countries can claim to offer a favourable environment for journalism, fewer than ever before. Germany, for example, dropped from the top group because of repeatedRead More

Documentary released marking union’s 100th anniversary

26.03.2021 General, In headlines now, News

The UJF premiered, 23 March, a documentary programme on the history of the union to mark the hundredth anniversary of the creation of the journalists union and held a discussion attended virtually by some 350 union members. The programme was made for the union by Gimmeyawallet Productions. The documentary, a 13-minute fast paced overview ofRead More

UJF: Finland must pressure Belarus to end persecution of journalists

25.03.2021 General, In headlines now, News

The Union of Journalists in Finland has appealed to the Finnish government to exert pressure on Belarus to release imprisoned journalists and withdraw criminal charges against journalists. The union is also concerned about cases of persecution, torture and ill-treatment taking place in Belarus. The UJF has sent the appeal to Prime Minister Sanna Marin andRead More

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