TUNISIA: JHR concludes country-wide training tour for journalists
A workshop in Kaf, conducted as part of JHR's 2021 training tour in Tunisia. Through the latter half of 2021, JHR conducted a training tour for journalists across Tunisia, ensuring that skill-building opportunities are available [...]
MALI: JHR trainee Aminata Sanogo wins award for article investigating Law 052
Aminata Sanago receives her award on December 18, which marked the third anniversary of the introduction of Law 052. JHR trained journalist Aminata Sanago has been awarded the prize for best article and blog by [...]
KENYA: Story on stigmatization of infertility wins top prize at 2021 human rights awards
Journalists for Human Rights held its first annual human rights conference and media awards on December 9-10 at Nairobi's Boma Hotel under the Canada World: Voice for Women and Girls’ Rights project in Kenya [...]
JHR’s Canada World program gets a mention in The Banff Forum’s 20 Years of Impact report
JHR's Canada World program was one of four projects singled out for a feature in the Banff Forum's 20 Years Of Impact report from the hundreds of initiatives developed or accelerated as a result of [...]
DRC: JHR awards Esther Kanga and Tantia Sakata for stories on issues around sexual violence
At an awards gala organized by JHR in Kinshasa on Human Rights Day (December 10, 2021), journalists Esther Kanga of Jambo FM and Tantia Sakata of Tempête des tropiques took home two big prizes for [...]
“I preferred to die before leaving my family behind”: How Reza Kateb escaped Kabul after four evacuation attempts
When Kabul fell on August 15, Reza Kateb knew that he had no choice but to flee his homeland. Taliban threats have followed Reza throughout his career. A long-time advocate of education, culture, and gender [...]
MALI: JHR trainee Aminata Sanogo wins award for article investigating Law 052
Aminata Sanago receives her award on December 18, which marked the third anniversary of the introduction of Law 052. JHR trained journalist Aminata Sanago has been awarded the prize for best article and blog by [...]
TURKEY: JHR helps reinstate Syrian teachers in schools in Turkey
In a July episode, JHR media partner Radio Nasaem discussed the Turkish government’s dismissal of 12,000 Syrian teachers, leading to the formation of the Syrian Educational Commission that successfully advocated for the reversal of the [...]
KENYA: JHR supports introduction of new sexual harassment policy for media organizations
AMWIK Executive Director Judie Kaberia says that many female journalists quit the media industry due to sexual harassment. The new policy will help make newsrooms and the field a safer place for women. Journalists for [...]
DRC: JHR journalist’s article leads to ban on child labor at Luhihi gold mine
In DRC, JHR-trained journalist Ashuza Baraka's article on the sexual exploitation of underage laborers at a Luhihi gold mine in the province of South Kivu has led to a ban on child labor at the [...]
DRC: Four national deputies endorse proposed law exempting SGBV survivors from legal fees
JHR's Prince Murhala with Me Josepha Pumbulu, the representative of the DRC Minister of Justice, at the November 30 roundtable where four national deputies endorsed the proposed law to exempt SGBV survivors from legal fees [...]
KENYA: JHR supports new Nairobi law to increase funding for SGBV survivors
The Honourable Kabirou Mbugua, a member of the Nairobi County Assembly, said JHR played an integral role in enhancing the SGBV Bill that was passed into law on November 1, 2021. Kenya capital Nairobi achieved [...]
NEWSLETTER: November 7 – 18 more vulnerable Afghans evacuated amidst mounting dangers in Afghanistan
November 7, 2021 This week's highlights 18 more vulnerable Afghans evacuated amidst mounting dangers in Afghanistan NIGHT FOR RIGHTS: Hear from Afghan-Canadian human rights advocate Roya Shams Genders officers in Kenya get essential media [...]
NEWSLETTER: September 11 – Progress and challenges in Afghanistan
September 11, 2021 This week's highlights: Progress and challenges in Afghanistan Webinar: Meet the Indigenous Solutions Collaborative! We're hiring: Junior Curriculum Research And Development Associate There’s still time to reserve your seats at Night [...]
EMAIL UPDATE: September 3 – The way forward for Afghanistan
September 3, 2021 The allied NATO forces have now left Kabul, and Journalists for Human Rights is working on the ground with a coalition of concerned Canadian journalists all over the world and several media, [...]
NEWSLETTER: October 30 – 200 out from Afghanistan, 70 in Canada, 250 to go
October 30th, 2021 This week's highlights: 200 out from Afghanistan, 70 in Canada, 250 to go NIGHT FOR RIGHTS 2021: Watch Lyse Doucet's remarks on Afghanistan MALI: JHR supports amendment of outdated press laws [...]
NEWSLETTER: October 16 – Another journalist family safely out of Kabul
October 16th, 2021 This week's highlights: Afghanistan update: Another journalist family safely out of Kabul What to expect at NIGHT FOR RIGHTS 2021 We’re hiring: Research Consultant (Indigenous Reporters Program) & Regional Trainer (Solutions [...]
NEWSLETTER: October 9 – Congratulating Maria Ressa, winner of Nobel Peace Prize 2021
October 9th, 2021 This week's highlights: Congratulating Maria Ressa, winner of Nobel Peace Prize 2021 NIGHT FOR RIGHTS 2021 Meet the Speakers: Patrick Egwu Take the survey: Online threats and harassment against media professionals [...]
