Impact

Real Accounts from our Network of Journalists in the Field

  • 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

  • South Sudan editors take stand for women journalists’ safety with adoption of gender policy

    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

  • Journalists for Human Rights blog post

    WORK OPPORTUNITY: Project Coordinator

    LOCATION: Nairobi, KenyaDURATION: 12 months (extension or renewal is contingent on performance)START DATE: ASAPSALARY: CAD $1,700TRAVEL: Domestic travel is required and possibly international travel for this role. Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) is looking for a Project Coordinator for its new project “Amplifying Voices of Women and Girls”. The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

  • Journalists for Human Rights blog post

    WORK OPPORTUNITY: Project Officer – Gender Diversity

    LOCATION: Nairobi, KenyaDURATION: 12 months (extension or renewal is contingent on performance)START DATE: ASAPSALARY: CAD $1,700TRAVEL: Domestic travel is required and possibly international travel for this role. Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) is looking for a Project Officer for its new project “Rights and Inclusion” that aims to advance the realization of human rights for

  • A coast-to-coast conversation on the future of local journalism

    Ed Greenspon chairing a dinner on Funding Local News

  • Tackling misinformation and hate speech: A campaign for peace in South Sudan

    Behind the scenes of the campaign shoot with the Advance Youth Radio team South Sudan is facing rising political tensions following the prosecution of former First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar, who is currently on trial in the capital city Juba for war crimes. The charges relate to a militia attack in March 2025, reportedly