Impact

Topic: Africa

  • JHR recognized as key player at Pan-African media forum

    In Bamako, the first edition of the Forum Panafricain des Médias (FOPAME) took place from June 3 to 6, 2026, under the theme: “Uniting voices, Strengthening ties between African media”. The historical media event focused on the challenges of digital transformation, the rise of artificial intelligence and Africa’s need to build a sovereign media narrative.

  • Training a generation of peer educators to combat gendered disinformation in Bamako

    After JHR ran a workshop series for young content creators and students, Bamako youth have committed to play their part in challenging disinformation and hate speech in their communities. One participant Tiémoko Kassongué pledged, “From now on, I will verify information before sharing it online. I commit to raising awareness in my network and will

  • World Radio Day 2026: 3 stories that prove radio still changes lives

    Happy World Radio Day 2026! In the hardest-to-reach places, radio is still the most powerful tool for documenting truth and sparking change. Today we’re celebrating the journalists and stations carrying marginalized voices every single day. Kenya: “Radio is the only place where we feel heard” Millicent Sabwami is Station Manager at North Rift Radio in

  • JHR trains journalists in conflict-sensitive reporting to fight misinformation in 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

  • Young journalists in Mali trained on human rights and gender-sensitive reporting at the Mali Media Fair

    On Thursday, July 24, at the Alioune Blondin Beye Peacekeeping School in Bamako, 45 young journalists, including 23 women, attended a training on human rights and gender-sensitive reporting. The session, organized by JHR in Mali at the invitation of the Mali Media Salon, was led by Dado Camara, JHR trainer, Publication Director of L’Annonceur, and

  • How JHR’s media support helped a women’s cooperative in Mali secure a $43,000 deal

    On April 19, Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) was honoured with a certificate of appreciation from the MUKANSI Women’s Empowerment Cooperative in Mali. The cooperative, made up of more than 10 female-led associations across sectors such as agrifood processing, soap making, poultry farming, and more, credited JHR’s support with helping secure a transformative business deal.