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Europe
JHR launches special support program for recently released Belarusian political prisoner journalists
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
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Iraq
JHR joins Iraqi civil society coalition to launch Democracy Monitoring Observatory
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
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Mali
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
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South Sudan
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
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Kenya
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.
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Kenya
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
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