MALI: JHR supports women’s inclusion in national reconciliation process
JHR Project Manager Moro Siaka Diallo (far right) with Mahamadou Diouara, Head of the National Reconciliation Support Mission (MARN), and Hadiara Kone, MARN Gender Expert In order to improve women's inclusion in the national reconciliation [...]
MALI: Bamako CSOs join hands with Health Ministry’s Immunization team to promote COVID vaccinations
At a community event organized by JHR in Bamako, 127 women and girls participated in a dialogue about the necessity of COVID-19 vaccinations, led by a local women-focused CSO and Dr Ibrahim Diall, a doctor [...]
Applications for the Afghan Journalists-In-Residence Project are now open
June 3, 2022: Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) is launching a call for applications as part of its Afghan Journalist-in-Residence Project. As part of the project, 10 Afghan journalists and media professionals will be offered [...]
MALI: JHR’s SRHR-focused radio shows get positive reviews
Since February 2022, JHR has produced 31 interactive radio programs to promote awareness about Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) in Mali. With support from the Fund for Innovation and Transformation (FIT), JHR has [...]
DRC: Presidential advisor pledges support for draft law waiving court fees for SGBV survivors
The office of the Presidential Advisor on Sexual Violence in the DRC held a two-day workshop on May 5-6 to discuss ways to support proposed laws to combat violence. This event, which took place after [...]
MALI: Missing journalists remembered at World Press Freedom Day conference
To mark World Press Freedom Day, JHR partner Maison de la Presse du Mali held a conference on the state of press freedom during the ongoing transition period in Mali. The event was chaired [...]
DRC: President enacts law promoting gender equality in the upcoming general elections
On June 29, DRC President Felix Tshisekedi put into effect the legislation governing the 2023 general election. Under the newly passed law, political parties that submit candidacy lists consisting of at least 50% women will [...]
JHR honoured with Canada’s top journalism accolade – the Michener-Baxter Award!
JHR is honoured and delighted to announce that our organization has received the prestigious Michener-Baxter Award for Exceptional Service to Canadian Journalism this year. This is the highest journalism accolade in Canada. Since its establishment [...]
DRC: Proposed electoral law to promote women’s inclusion in politics passes first reading in National Assembly
In March, JHR-DRC gathered key decision-makers on electoral processes to kickstart a dialogue on addressing gender inequities in DRC politics On June 4, the National Assembly in DRC voted on a new draft law for [...]
2021 Fisher/JHR Fellow Patrick Egwu joins The Globe & Mail this summer
At Massey College's 60th anniversary celebrations last weekend, we caught up with Patrick Egwu about his experience as the 2021-2022 Gordon N. Fisher / JHR Journalism Fellow. Patrick is an award-winning investigative journalist from Nigeria [...]
DRC: Three women appointed in leadership positions at Kinshasa universities
Journalist Lydie Matadi published articles focused on women's achievements in the higher education sector. In the DRC, leadership positions at universities and higher education institutes are primarily occupied by men. Journalist and prominent member [...]
DRC: Journalist killed in domestic violence incident gets justice
On January 5, 2022, Congolese journalist Charline Kitoko was killed by her husband in a domestic violence incident in Mwenga, South Kivu. Her murder sparked a debate in the media, led by JHR-DRC and partner [...]
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 [...]