Since 2002, JHR has worked around the world to train and engage local journalists, media outlets, civil society organizations and other relevant stakeholders to strengthen and improve human rights coverage in local contexts.
Our work helps create an enabling environment where objective media can flourish and the public can have their voices heard.
JHR’s approach is based on genuine partnerships and effective, sustainable sharing of skills and expertise. JHR works with partners to leverage existing knowledge and momentum building coalitions of support for media freedom within local authorities and networks. This helps ensure long-term and sustainable impact.
Number of countries to date
29
Number of journalists trained
15,650
Number of media partners/organizations
400
Audience reached
65 million
Our Mission
Empowering journalists to cover human rights stories objectively and effectively.
Our Vision
For everyone in the world to be aware of their rights.
Our Approach
JHR works where: the need is greatest, beneficiaries and staff can safely work, and where there is a local demand and interest in programming.
LONG TERM IMPACT
We work on four pillars of sustainability to work ourselves out of a job:
Focus on capacity building
At the core of all JHR programming is capacity building activities for journalists and stakeholders in local contexts. We work within local contexts to build on existing momentum.
Embedded training
We work directly in and with communities, outlets and organizations to strengthen the capacity of local partners to continue using skills learned and train others on them once programs end.
Course Curricula
In partnership with local post secondary institutions and faculty, we develop course curricula to ensure our approach is taught to the next generation of journalists.
Strengthening Networks
Coalitions of support are fostered and strengthened in programming. With stronger networks, local journalists can work together on coverage and to address issues that affect their work.
