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 [...]
NEWSLETTER: November 7 – 18 more vulnerable Afghans evacuated amidst mounting dangers in Afghanistan
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 [...]
KENYA: Gender officials benefit from JHR’s media literacy training
In late September, JHR conducted training on effective media relations for 16 officials from the National State Department for Gender government. The training introduced the officials to the Kenya local media landscape and provided tips [...]
KENYA: JHR supports introduction of new sexual harassment policy for media organizations
AMWIK Executive Director Judie Kaberia says that many female journalists quit the media industry due to sexual harassment. The new policy will help make newsrooms and the field a safer place for women. Journalists for [...]
DRC: JHR journalist’s article leads to ban on child labor at Luhihi gold mine
In DRC, JHR-trained journalist Ashuza Baraka's article on the sexual exploitation of underage laborers at a Luhihi gold mine in the province of South Kivu has led to a ban on child labor at the [...]
DRC: Four national deputies endorse proposed law exempting SGBV survivors from legal fees
JHR's Prince Murhala with Me Josepha Pumbulu, the representative of the DRC Minister of Justice, at the November 30 roundtable where four national deputies endorsed the proposed law to exempt SGBV survivors from legal fees [...]
KENYA: JHR supports new Nairobi law to increase funding for SGBV survivors
The Honourable Kabirou Mbugua, a member of the Nairobi County Assembly, said JHR played an integral role in enhancing the SGBV Bill that was passed into law on November 1, 2021. Kenya capital Nairobi achieved [...]
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 [...]
Feb 20 2021: Celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth by Centering Black Leadership at JHR
This week's highlights Prince Murhula, JHR’s DRCongo Project Manager, Recognized as the winner of the « Patriote en Or » Award in DRCongo #BlackHistoryMonth: Profiling Winnie Syombua #BlackHistoryMonth: Profiling Jima Francis Wani Abrama #BlackHistoryMonth Webinar: [...]
Feb 13 2021: Hearing from JHR Gender and Team leaders Judie Kaberia, Prince Murhula and Moro Siaka Diallo this International Development Week
This week's highlights Hearing from JHR gender and team leaders Judie Kaberia, Prince Murhula and Moro Siaka Diallo this International Development Week #HoldTheLine coalition sounds alarm over escalating legal harassment of Maria Ressa #BlackHistoryMonth: Celebrating [...]
Feb 6 2021: #BlackHistoryMonth: Where do Black Indigenous people fit in?
This week's highlights #BlackHistoryMonth: Where do Black Indigenous people fit in? APTN shares profiles of JHR trained employees: this week Brittany Hobson JHR Gender Media Trainer Featured in Local Kenyan Press Indian Police Arrest Journalist [...]
Jan 30 2021: JHR trainees find jobs at APTN
This week's highlights APTN shares profiles of JHR trained employees: this week Jesse Andrushko The men in Kenya helping to combat Female Genital Mutilation We’re hiring an Assistant Finance Manager! Indigenous Journalists! Apply Here for [...]
Jan 16 2021: Aleppo TV Connects People with Mental Health Services
This week's highlights JHR Partners with Aleppo TV to Broadcast a Series of Human Rights Stories Launching Press Forward - The future of Canadian Journalism THANK YOU for helping us Celebrate the Disruptors this Holiday [...]
Jan 10 2021: Thank You for Helping JHR Celebrate The Disruptors of 2020
This week's highlights Thank you for helping us Celebrate the Disruptors this Holiday Season ! JHR Jordan launches Media Monitoring Study with Muhammad Ghunaim Indigenous Journalists! Apply Here for Paid Opportunities to Work with Leading [...]