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 [...]
Announcing the Afghan Journalist-in-Residence Project
May 11, 2022: Journalists for Human Rights is launching a new project to support Afghan media professionals in Canada. The ‘Afghan Journalist-in-Residence Project’ will offer 10 fully paid placements at leading Canadian newsrooms including The [...]
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 [...]
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: October 2 – Another Afghan family touches down in Canada
October 2nd, 2021 This weeks highlights Another Afghan family touches down in Canada - read the story of their journey Are you ready for Night for Rights on October 20? Success story: JHR Helps [...]
NEWSLETTER: November 2, 2021 – Four highly at risk journalists out from Afghanistan
November 2021 This week's highlights Four highly at risk journalists out from Afghanistan A win for World Children’s Day: Disabled student in Tunisia receives support to excel at school NIGHT FOR RIGHTS 2021: Hear [...]
NEWSLETTER: October 23 – Thank you for making Night For Rights a huge success!
October 23rd, 2021 This week's highlights: NIGHT FOR RIGHTS 2021: Thank you for your support! We’re hiring two Project Managers for our new Afghanistan project THANK YOU FOR MAKING Night For Rights 2021 A [...]
August 14 2021: Iraqi government promises to build three mental health centers
This week's highlights School for teen mothers in Kenya gets support Iraqi government promises to build three mental health centers Have you reserved your seats at Night For Rights? Webinar: COVID-19 & the triple threat [...]
NEWSLETTER: September 25 – JHR trainee Kouane Diarra wins big at the Mali Media Awards
September 25th, 2021 This week's highlights Our Kabul evacuation count reached 111 this week -- help us save more lives! Are you ready for Night for Rights on October 20? JHR trainee Kouane Diarra’s [...]
NEWSLETTER: September 18 – JHR-trained journalist Bassam Al-Qadhi named finalist for IOM’s media award
September 18th, 2021 This week's highlights: Progress in #Afghanistan JHR-trained journalist Bassam Al-Qadhi named finalist for IOM’s media award Webinar: Your #Landback questions, answered by the Indigenous Media Collaborative Job opportunity: Junior Curriculum Associate [...]