Programs
Putting Human Rights on the Front Page
Since 2002, JHR has worked at home in Canada and worldwide to empower and engage local journalists, media outlets, civil society organizations and other relevant stakeholders to strengthen and improve human rights, combat misinformation, advocate for climate action, promote gender equity and more. Our work helps create an enabling environment where objective media can flourish, and the public can have their voices heard.
Explore programs
Gender Equality, Media Development
Roundtable series on strengthening newsroom safety: A path forward for addressing online threats and harassment
The program aims to support the critical role that journalists play in upholding democratic values by working to create a safer and more supportive newsroom environment.
Refugee Resettlement
Afghan Safe Passage
This program supports Canada’s commitment to resettle at least 40,000 Afghans. Through this program, up to 900 IRCC clients will be relocated safely from Afghanistan to a third country by ground transportation.
Media Development
BIPOC Youth Journalism Training Fellowship
Working with Canadian news media organizations, the program will offer training and mentorship to youth from equity-deserving communities, so we can all benefit from their voices and work.
LGBTQ+ Rights
Empower LGBTQ community members to advocate for their human rights
The program aims to empower LGBTQ+ community members in Tunisia, to be able to create their own association to advocate for their rights.
Gender Equality
Strengthening the role of the media in improving the sexual and reproductive health of young men and women in Tunisia
The program aims to support sexual and reproductive health rights in the Tunisian community.
Gender Equality
Canada World – Voice for Women and Girls
This program targets media, civil society and women’s rights organizations, academic institutions, decision-makers, and other key stakeholders, with the goal of developing the media sector and fostering partnerships among key allies.
Media Development
Strengthening Independent Media in the Arab Region
This initiative aims to empower independent and collaborative human rights media organizations by addressing challenges such as limited capacity, restricted press freedom, and compromised access to information.
Gender Equality
Amplifying Female Voices in the Transition and the Reform Process
This program aims to enhance the representation of women and girls by working with media outlets and women’s rights organizations and engaging key stakeholders, including decision-makers, community leaders, and the public.
Gender Equality
Canada World – Voice for Women and Girls
This four-year initiative is aimed at improving the status of women’s and girls’ rights in the DRC.
Gender Equality
Canada World – Voice for Women and Girls
This program is a catalyst of change, promoting gender equality and championing women’s rights.
Misinformation Disinformation, Peace and Stability
Tackling Misinformation and Disinformation through Media to Promote Peace Building in South Sudan
The program aims to build a proactive prevention measure that encourages responsible journalism through training and builds critical thinking skills among citizens to fact-check information and make informed decisions.
Refugee Resettlement
Connected Protection Journey
This vital initiative is aimed at improving international protection access for journalists and Human Rights Defenders (HRDs). This transformational effort will complement existing policies and bring about substantial improvements in resettlement mechanisms for these vulnerable groups.
Refugee Resettlement
Afghan Safe Passage
This program supports Canada’s commitment to resettle at least 40,000 Afghans. Through this program, up to 900 IRCC clients will be relocated safely from Afghanistan to a third country by ground transportation.
Misinformation Disinformation
Activating independent Russian and Belarusian journalists to combat information manipulation
This initiative strengthens the capacity of independent Russian and Belarusian journalists to report on human rights and women’s rights, including on the war in Ukraine, thereby reducing the susceptibility of Russian and Belarusian (diaspora) audiences to information manipulation.