Kenya
By Mercy Njoroge (Media Trainer, JHR-Kenya) & Benard Ogoi (Project Coordinator, JHR-Kenya) JHR-Kenya is proud to celebrate the achievements of eight of its trained journalists who received multiple awards at the recently concluded Community Media Awards 2025. The awards, organized by the Association of Grassroots Journalists Kenya (AGJK), marked the culmination of a five-day conference
Europe
On December 13, Belarus released 123 political prisoners. The political prisoners range from civil society activists to journalists, who were arrested and incarcerated for their opposition to Lukashenko’s authoritarian regime. Released prisoners include Belarusian human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Ales Bialiatski, leading opposition figure Maria Kalesnikava and Viktar Babaryka, Lukashenko’s would-be challenger
Iraq
After more than two decades of international engagement marked by war, political upheaval and the fight against ISIL, the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) will conclude its mandate on 31 December. As UNAMI steps back, responsibility for safeguarding democratic accountability is shifting to Iraqi civil society. Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) is one of
Mali
In Mali, both in conflict zones and the capital city of Bamako, misinformation and disinformation have become critical challenges. Through manufactured rumours, manipulated videos and viral messages on social media, malicious actors are spreading narratives designed to spread fear, erode trust among citizens and weaken institutions. Community leaders warn this is creating a climate of
South Sudan
The National Editors’ Forum (NEF), with support from Journalists for Human Rights (JHR), has taken a historic step to advance gender equality and safety in South Sudan’s media sector by formally adopting the 2021 Gender Policy developed by the Female Journalists Network (FJN). Announcing the decision, NEF Secretary Moris Mogga said, “The National Editors’ Forum
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