JHR Executive Director Rachel Pulfer’s statement to the House of Commons on supporting journalists in repressive states
https://youtu.be/6nq2CfbH6VQ On Monday, March 28, 2022, JHR Executive Director Rachel Pulfer appeared before the House of Commons to share her views and recommendations on how Canada can effectively support journalists in distress. Her statement will [...]
KENYA: How JHR is helping political candidate Agnes Nkanya in her first run for assembly in Tharaka-Nithi County
As Kenyans go to the polls in August this year, JHR’s Canada World: Voice for Women and Girls Rights is continuing to empower women political aspirants to enhance gender equality in the electoral process. JHR [...]
KENYA: JHR joins women-led organizations and state agencies to celebrate International Women’s Day
JHR’s Canada World: Voice for Women and Girls’ Rights project partnered with women-led organizations in Kenya to commemorate this year’s International Women’s Day theme ‘Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow’ at a special gathering organized [...]
TANZANIA: Journalist trainings on COVID-19 reporting kicks off in the capital
Phase II of JHR’s Mobilizing Media To Fight COVID-19 program is off to a strong start! Earlier this week, we trained 17 journalists in a series of workshops in Dodoma, Tanzania. Regional Coordinator Siyabulela Mandela [...]
TUNISIA: JHR concludes country-wide training tour for journalists
A workshop in Kaf, conducted as part of JHR's 2021 training tour in Tunisia. Through the latter half of 2021, JHR conducted a training tour for journalists across Tunisia, ensuring that skill-building opportunities are available [...]
MALI: JHR trainee Aminata Sanogo wins award for article investigating Law 052
Aminata Sanago receives her award on December 18, which marked the third anniversary of the introduction of Law 052. JHR trained journalist Aminata Sanago has been awarded the prize for best article and blog by [...]
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: May 29 – Webinar: Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 in Mali and South Africa
May 29th, 2021 This week's highlights Your Support in Action Worldwide: Understanding the impact of COVID-19 in Mali and South Africa Save the Date: Night4Rights 2021 slated for October 20! Deadline extended: Apply for [...]
NEWSLETTER: May 22 – JHR announces winner of 2021 Indigenous youth reporter award
May 22nd, 2021 This week's highlights JHR announces winner of 2021 Indigenous Youth Reporter Award Save the date: Night4Rights 2021 slated for October 20! JHR’s Misinformation Project announces Call for Proposals Test your human [...]
NEWSLETTER: May 15 – JHR announces The Misinformation Project
May 15th, 2021 This week's highlights Save the date: Night4Rights 2021 slated for October 20! JHR announces Canadian program: The Misinformation Project & Call for Proposals Test your human rights knowledge with our MMFC [...]
NEWSLETTER: May 8 – JHR leads the conversation on misinformation & Tanzania publishes first COVID related headline
May 8th, 2021 This week's highlights JHR leads the conversation on misinformation on World Press Freedom Day Test your human rights knowledge in JHR’s World Press Freedom Day quiz series! Listen to the Big [...]
NEWSLETTER: May 2 – Help us celebrate World Press Freedom Day
May 2nd, 2021 This week's highlights Join Us This World Press Freedom Day, Monday May 3, and Help Mobilize Media to Fight Misinformation Worldwide Get Ready For JHR’s First World Press Freedom Day quiz! [...]
April 10 2021: Putting Women Leaders in Headlines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
This week's highlights JHR helps put women leaders into headlines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo World Press Freedom Canada’s podcast on harmful communication on social media platforms JHR and Hot Docs co-present ‘SIEGED: [...]