TURKEY: JHR partner Radio Nasaem unpacks GBV laws for Syrian diaspora in #16days webinar
For the 16 days of activism for the elimination of gender-based violence, JHR partner Radio Nasaem conducted a live webinar focused on the laws governing the prosecution of GBV crimes in Turkey and Syria. [...]
“Activists and journalists in Afghanistan are heroes”: Meet investigative journalist Shakor Kamran
After being evacuated from Afghanistan by JHR, investigative journalist Shakor Kamran is currently sheltering in a third country while he waits for a long-term visa to arrive. A resident of Gardez city in the southeastern [...]
JORDAN: JHR trains journalists to produce gender sensitive reports on GBV
JHR is training journalists in Jordan to carry out gender-sensitive reporting on GBV-related topics. The media plays an important role in influencing public attitudes about critical issues in society. Gender-sensitive reporting makes sure to avoid [...]
DRC: JHR organizes on-air forum to discuss strategies to eliminate GBV
On International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (November 25), JHR-DRC kicked off activities for the #16daysofactivism for the prevention of gender based violence (GBV) with an on-air forum at the Radio de [...]
Urgency in Afghanistan demands leadership and solutions
Urgency in Afghanistan TV presenter Hamid Saighani was killed in an explosion in Kabul on November 13, 2021. Yesterday, Ariana News TV journalist Hamid Saighani was killed in an explosion [...]
Statement on Remembrance Day: Honouring the fallen by keeping our promise to Afghans
Toronto, November 11, 2021 -- On November 11 each year, Canadians pause to remember our country’s brave soldiers who gave their lives to protect Canada’s freedoms and bring about peace and stability all over the [...]
TUNISIA: Disabled student in Jelma receives support to excel at school
11-year-old Nour's family was struggling to support her disabilities due to financial hardship through the COVID-19 pandemic. After a Kashf Media article by JHR-trained journalist Kawther Chebbi brought attention to Nour’s difficulties in attending school due [...]
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 [...]
Meet Patrick Egwu, 2021-2022 JHR/Gordon N. Fisher Fellow at Massey College
The Gordon N. Fisher/JHR Journalism Fellowship at Massey College in the University of Toronto is an annual opportunity for a journalist from the Sub-Saharan Africa or the Middle East to participate in the William Southam [...]
MALI: JHR trainee Kouane Diarra wins big at 2021 Mali Media Awards for radio report on child marriage
JHR trainee Kouane Diarra is on an award-winning roll. Diarra has won the special 'Eve Award' for his radio report on child marriage at the 2021 Mali Media Awards, held in Bamako on August 21, [...]
KENYA: Anti-trafficking NGO donated three-storey building
The Counter Human Trafficking Trust – East Africa (CHTEA) has been donated a three-storey building after Judie Kaberia, former Gender Lead of JHR’s Canada World Program in Kenya and now ED of Association of Media [...]
NEWSLETTER: August 14 – Iraq government promises to build three mental health centers
August 14th, 2021 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: [...]
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 [...]
