Journalists for human rights (JHR)
Empowering Journalists to Cover Human Rights Stories Objectively and Effectively
Advocacy
Capacity Building
Media Development
What we do
Enabling and Empowering Journalists to Create Positive Outcomes in their Communities
JHR is Canada’s leading media development organization. We empower journalists to report on human rights, democratic reform, climate action, and combat misinformation issues in their communities.
When the media puts a spotlight on human rights, people start talking about the issues and demanding change.
Our programs
Putting Human Rights on the Front Page
Since 2002, JHR has worked at home in Canada and worldwide to empower and engage local journalists, media outlets, civil society organizations and other relevant stakeholders to strengthen and improve human rights, combat misinformation, advocate for climate action, promote gender equity and more. Our work helps create an enabling environment where objective media can flourish and the public can have their voices heard.
Creating lasting impact
Our Work in Action
JHR’s mission is to amplify these voices and harnessing the power of the media and journalists to provoke change.
And change happens. Success stories continue to pile up.
Latest news
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Misinformation Disinformation
Empowering Editors to Combat Misinformation Ahead of South Sudan’s Elections
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Misinformation Disinformation
Tackling Misinformation through Media for Peacebuilding in South Sudan: A New Project by JHR
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