For the past 23 years, Finland has consistently ranked among the top five countries in the World Press Freedom Index. This country is also one of the nations where public trust in the media remains the highest. However, with the outbreak of large-scale war in Europe, massive disinformation and propaganda campaigns spreading across the world have posed a threat not only to public trust in the media but also to professional journalism itself.
In this complex environment, the mission to defend journalists’ rights, protect freedom of expression, and uphold professional ethical standards has become more critical than ever. In Finland, the Union of Journalists - an organization with over a century of history - plays a key role in this process. The Union not only defends freedom of speech but also supports the work of media professionals.
This time, Kitabistan’s guest is Ms. Marjaana Varmavuori, Chairwoman of the Union of Journalists in Finland.
We are pleased to present to you an exclusive interview with Ms. Marjaana Varmavuori for Kitabistan.

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