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2023-03-01T12:20:53-05:00

KENYA: How climate change is driving FGM and early marriages

2023-03-01T12:20:53-05:00March 1st, 2023|

By Sylvia Thomson CBC News producer & JHR trainer for the Canada World program Margaret Nayeyo, 19, comes from a Maasai community in southern Kenya that was dramatically hit by the drought. All of [...]

2023-02-27T12:09:40-05:00

MALI: JHR-trained journalists and CSOs recognized by the National Office of Reproductive Health in Mali

2023-02-27T12:09:40-05:00February 26th, 2023|

Dr Ben Moulaye, Director General of the National Office of Reproductive Health in Mali, presents an award to a JHR-Mali trained journalist at a ceremony in Bamako.  In Bamako, the National Office of Reproductive Health [...]

2023-02-19T13:34:08-05:00

JHR ED Rachel Pulfer joins RSF’s Christophe Deloire and Michel Cormier for discussion on the resilience of journalism

2023-02-19T13:34:08-05:00February 19th, 2023|

On February 16, 2023, Journalists for Human Rights was honoured to co-present a roundtable with Reporters Sans Frontieres on the resilience of journalism against its current challenges. Held at the Gladstone Hotel in downtown Toronto, [...]

2022-11-03T10:38:41-04:00

IRAQ: JHR-trained journalist Nora Al-Sultan produces climate change radio show

2022-11-03T10:38:41-04:00November 3rd, 2022|

Through our UNDEF-funded program Strengthening Independent Media in the Arab Region, JHR has supported the production of the first season of the Green Economy radio show in Iraq. JHR-trained journalist Nora Al-Sultan worked with environmental consultant Adel Al-Mukhtar [...]

2022-11-02T15:21:49-04:00

MALI: JHR works with state broadcaster ORTM on TV show about access to SRHR information for Deaf community

2022-11-02T15:21:49-04:00November 2nd, 2022|

On September 13, JHR-Mali helped produce an episode of the popular lunchtime Le Grin de Midi show, focused on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for the Deaf community in Mali. The episode featured a [...]

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2022-10-23T11:07:31-04:00

SOUTH AFRICA: JHR collaborates with Lawyers for Human Rights on statelessness seminar for journalists

2022-10-23T11:07:31-04:00October 23rd, 2022|

On October 17 and 18, JHR collaborated with Lawyers for Human Rights (LHR) to deliver training for journalists in Johannesburg to report ethically and effectively on human rights issues related to migration and statelessness in [...]

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2023-02-06T07:07:46-05:00

TUNISIA: JHR trained political candidate Syrine Mrabet elected to parliament

2023-02-06T07:07:46-05:00February 6th, 2023|

  At the parliamentary runoffs held in late January in Tunisia, JHR-trained candidate Syrine Mrabet emerged successful in her run for MP! Mrabet is a jurist and businesswoman who has worked in multiple industries, including the energy [...]

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2022-12-04T10:19:45-05:00

TURKEY: Gaziantep University reintroduces Arabic language instruction for Syrian students

2022-12-04T10:19:45-05:00November 29th, 2022|

There are currently more than 500,000 Syrians of university-going age in Turkey. However, their access to education is complicated. Due to language barriers, Syrian students face difficulties in integrating into the mainstream Turkish education system [...]

2022-11-29T19:39:19-05:00

TUNISIA: JHR supports Women Ministry’s launch of five new shelters for GBV survivors

2022-11-29T19:39:19-05:00November 25th, 2022|

In southern Tunisia, survivors of gender-based violence have had limited options for escaping their abuser. Refuge centers that allow people fleeing domestic violence to be sheltered at least temporarily are not found in all cities [...]

2022-10-16T10:01:43-04:00

Why Indigenous-led coverage matters

2022-10-16T10:01:43-04:00October 16th, 2022|

CP reporter Brittany Hobson at St Peter's Square, Vatican City Brittany Hobson is an Ojibway and Scottish reporter/editor with The Canadian Press based in Winnipeg in Treaty 1 Territory. Prior to joining The [...]

2022-09-02T18:03:59-04:00

DRC: Canada World trainee wins award for story on the persecution of women accused of witchcraft

2022-09-02T18:03:59-04:00September 2nd, 2022|

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 [...]

2022-08-21T18:26:23-04:00

DRC: President enacts law promoting gender equality in the upcoming general elections

2022-08-21T18:26:23-04:00July 23rd, 2022|

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 [...]

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2021-12-03T08:57:52-05:00

NEWSLETTER: November 7 – 18 more vulnerable Afghans evacuated amidst mounting dangers in Afghanistan

2021-12-03T08:57:52-05:00November 7th, 2021|

  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 [...]

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2022-01-08T01:21:54-05:00

NEWSLETTER: September 11 – Progress and challenges in Afghanistan

2022-01-08T01:21:54-05:00November 5th, 2021|

  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 [...]

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2022-01-08T19:10:10-05:00

EMAIL UPDATE: September 3 – The way forward for Afghanistan

2022-01-08T19:10:10-05:00November 5th, 2021|

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, [...]

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2022-01-08T19:07:23-05:00

NEWSLETTER: October 30 – 200 out from Afghanistan, 70 in Canada, 250 to go

2022-01-08T19:07:23-05:00November 4th, 2021|

  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 [...]

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2022-01-08T01:32:15-05:00

NEWSLETTER: October 16 – Another journalist family safely out of Kabul

2022-01-08T01:32:15-05:00November 4th, 2021|

  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 [...]

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2022-01-08T19:14:45-05:00

NEWSLETTER: October 9 – Congratulating Maria Ressa, winner of Nobel Peace Prize 2021

2022-01-08T19:14:45-05:00November 4th, 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 [...]

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