TURKEY: Roundtable puts the spotlight on women in Syrian media
Funding limitations and conservative social norms were identified as key reasons for the continued low participation of Syrian women in diaspora media in Turkey at the latest JHR roundtable, held in Gaziantep on August 9. [...]
“We couldn’t ask for a better ambassador”: Statement on JHR’s future with Lisa LaFlamme
August 17, 2022, Toronto: Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) wishes to reaffirm our longstanding relationship with news anchor extraordinaire and JHR brand ambassador Lisa LaFlamme, and convey our deep respect for her tireless hard work [...]
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: Canada World trainee wins award for story on the persecution of women accused of witchcraft
Uwezo Africa reporter Joelle Safina Bufole has been awarded the best story prize in the radio category of the Young Women Journalist Awards, organized by Congolese Union of Media Women (UCOFEM) and Internews. The annual [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]