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South Sudan editors take stand for women journalists’ safety with adoption of gender policy
The National Editors’ Forum (NEF), with support from Journalists for Human Rights (JHR), has taken a historic step to advance gender equality and safety in South Sudan’s media sector by formally adopting the 2021 Gender Policy developed by the Female Journalists Network (FJN). Announcing the decision, NEF Secretary Moris Mogga said, “The National Editors’ Forum
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Strengthening democracy through media freedom in Jonglei State
In Jonglei State, South Sudan, journalists faced severe restrictions between May and December 2024, when the government suspended news broadcasting and limited local radio to entertainment content. These actions highlighted the fragile relationship between media and authorities, which is an essential pillar of democracy. In response, Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) partnered with the South
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Juba: JHR and Digital Rights Frontlines launch policy brief on mis/disinformation and social cohesion
In March, Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) and Digital Rights Frontlines (DRF) launched a campaign to combat misinformation, disinformation and hate speech in South Sudan. The campaign included a social media rollout and printed materials offering practical tips and calls to action to help communities respond to these challenges. As part of the Tackling Mis/Disinformation
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South Sudan government officials pledge to combat disinformation by professionalizing social media use
Misinformation, disinformation, and online hate speech significantly fuel violence and conflict in South Sudan. A major factor in the spread of false information is the lack of official channels for verifying information from government sources. With no clear protocols, journalists often rely on unverified sources or officials who may not be qualified to respond. To
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Empowering Editors to Combat Misinformation Ahead of South Sudan’s Elections
As South Sudan gears up for its first democratic elections since gaining independence, the role of the media in providing credible and reliable information is more critical than ever. To address this need, Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) has launched an essential fact-check training program for editors in the capital, Juba, aimed at combating misinformation,
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