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2022-08-28T08:55:07-04:00

TURKEY: Roundtable puts the spotlight on women in Syrian media

2022-08-28T08:55:07-04:00August 28th, 2022|

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.  [...]

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2022-08-17T15:53:11-04:00

“We couldn’t ask for a better ambassador”: Statement on JHR’s future with Lisa LaFlamme

2022-08-17T15:53:11-04:00August 17th, 2022|

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 [...]

2022-08-21T18:33:35-04:00

MALI: JHR supports women’s inclusion in national reconciliation process

2022-08-21T18:33:35-04:00June 18th, 2022|

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 [...]

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2022-08-21T18:36:53-04:00

MALI: Bamako CSOs join hands with Health Ministry’s Immunization team to promote COVID vaccinations

2022-08-21T18:36:53-04:00June 10th, 2022|

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 [...]

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2022-06-13T16:11:59-04:00

Applications for the Afghan Journalists-In-Residence Project are now open

2022-06-13T16:11:59-04:00June 3rd, 2022|

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 [...]

2022-08-21T18:33:26-04:00

MALI: JHR’s SRHR-focused radio shows get positive reviews

2022-08-21T18:33:26-04:00May 20th, 2022|

  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 [...]

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2022-08-21T18:27:52-04:00

JHR honoured with Canada’s top journalism accolade – the Michener-Baxter Award!

2022-08-21T18:27:52-04:00July 8th, 2022|

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 [...]

2022-06-26T07:12:13-04:00

DRC: Proposed electoral law to promote women’s inclusion in politics passes first reading in National Assembly

2022-06-26T07:12:13-04:00June 26th, 2022|

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 [...]

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2022-08-21T18:36:53-04:00

MALI: Bamako CSOs join hands with Health Ministry’s Immunization team to promote COVID vaccinations

2022-08-21T18:36:53-04:00June 10th, 2022|

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 [...]

2022-08-21T18:34:03-04:00

DRC: Presidential advisor pledges support for draft law waiving court fees for SGBV survivors

2022-08-21T18:34:03-04:00May 13th, 2022|

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 [...]

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2022-08-21T18:35:10-04:00

2021 Fisher/JHR Fellow Patrick Egwu joins The Globe & Mail this summer

2022-08-21T18:35:10-04:00April 29th, 2022|

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 [...]

2022-08-21T18:35:23-04:00

DRC: Three women appointed in leadership positions at Kinshasa universities

2022-08-21T18:35:23-04:00April 15th, 2022|

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 [...]

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2022-01-08T19:16:09-05:00

NEWSLETTER: October 2 – Another Afghan family touches down in Canada

2022-01-08T19:16:09-05:00November 4th, 2021|

  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 [...]

2021-12-02T13:53:57-05:00

NEWSLETTER: November 2, 2021 – Four highly at risk journalists out from Afghanistan

2021-12-02T13:53:57-05:00November 2nd, 2021|

  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 [...]

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2022-01-08T19:09:30-05:00

NEWSLETTER: October 23 – Thank you for making Night For Rights a huge success!

2022-01-08T19:09:30-05:00October 23rd, 2021|

  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 [...]

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2021-10-10T10:28:26-04:00

August 14 2021: Iraqi government promises to build three mental health centers

2021-10-10T10:28:26-04:00October 10th, 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: COVID-19 & the triple threat [...]

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2021-12-03T09:02:38-05:00

NEWSLETTER: September 25 – JHR trainee Kouane Diarra wins big at the Mali Media Awards

2021-12-03T09:02:38-05:00September 25th, 2021|

  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 [...]

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2021-12-03T09:34:08-05:00

NEWSLETTER: September 18 – JHR-trained journalist Bassam Al-Qadhi named finalist for IOM’s media award

2021-12-03T09:34:08-05:00September 18th, 2021|

  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 [...]

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