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“We couldn’t ask for a better ambassador”: Statement on JHR’s future with Lisa LaFlamme
August 17, 2022, Toronto: Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) wishes to reaffirm our longstanding relationship with news anchor extraordinaire and JHR brand ambassador Lisa LaFlamme, and convey our deep respect for her tireless hard work for journalism and human rights across the globe. “Lisa LaFlamme is a national treasure,” said JHR Executive Director Rachel Pulfer.
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Statement on Remembrance Day: Honouring the fallen by keeping our promise to Afghans
Toronto, November 11, 2021 — On November 11 each year, Canadians pause to remember our country’s brave soldiers who gave their lives to protect Canada’s freedoms and bring about peace and stability all over the world. We owe our veterans an incredible debt of gratitude for their sacrifice and also salute the thousands of men
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Open Letter to Government of Canada: Urgent Call to Action in Response to the Afghanistan Crisis
November 1, 2021 The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau Prime Minister of Canada The Honourable Sean Fraser Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada The Honourable Mélanie Joly Minister of Foreign Affairs Urgent Call to Action in Response to the Crisis in Afghanistan Canadians have broadly applauded the announcements that Canada is admitting and
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Statement by JHR on Urgent Need for Evacuation from Kabul of Journalists, Humanitarian Workers and Afghans Fearing for their Safety
Toronto, August 25, 2021 – Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) Executive Director Rachel Pulfer called on Canada and the international community today to simplify and expedite visa processes for Afghans fearing for their safety and wishing to leave Afghanistan, to clearly open up resettlement opportunities to journalists and staff of humanitarian organizations currently within Afghanistan, to
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Announcing the winner of JHR’s 2nd Annual Award for Outstanding Work by an Indigenous Youth Reporter
TORONTO, May 20, 2021 – Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) is pleased to announce Kanyen’kehá:ka photographer, filmmaker, and journalist Shelby Lisk as the winner of its 2nd Annual Award for Outstanding Work by an Indigenous Youth Reporter. Lisk has been recognized for her story ‘For our children: How families are passing down Indigenous languages’ (link),
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Shortlist for the 2nd Annual Award for Outstanding Work by an Indigenous Youth Reporter
Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) is pleased to announce the shortlist for the 2nd Annual Award for Outstanding Work by an Indigenous Youth Reporter. The 2021 shortlist is: Oscar Baker III: A story of resilience: Decision to take son off of life support still haunts Membertou First Nation father Shelby Lisk: For our children: How
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