Impact

Region: Turkey

  • Journalists for Human Rights blog post

    WORK OPPORTUNITY: Project Coordinator, Gaziantep

    Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) is looking for a Project Coordinator for its new project “Amplifying Voices of Women and Girls”. This position is based in Gaziantep, Turkey. The successful candidate will report to the Project Regional Manager to coordinate the implementation of the project activities on capacity building, networking and knowledge mobilization in addition

  • Journalists for Human Rights blog post

    WORLD REFUGEE DAY: Ensuring journalists in exile don’t go silent

    On June 20 we mark World Refugee Day by honouring the courage, resilience and humanity of those forced to flee their homes in search of safety. At JHR, we know that forcibly displaced people are among the most vulnerable and marginalized. Their stories are frequently overlooked and their rights de-prioritized. Journalists help change that. That’s

  • Journalists for Human Rights blog post

    Syrians share hopes for a free press in their homeland’s future

    Following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria on December 8, 2024, JHR’s team in Gaziantep conducted street interviews with Syrians, asking about their expectations for the media in a dictator-free Syria. They called for a press that reports the truth, reflects the people’s real experiences, and fosters mutual respect among Syria’s diverse communities.

  • Journalists for Human Rights blog post

    A new day in Syria

    By Rachel Pulfer President, Journalists for Human Rights It’s midday in Toronto, December 2024. I’m watching the footage of a river of cars. Thousands of Syrians are making their way back to Syria from Turkey. For most, it is the first time in years. These are the moments that so many across the Syrian diaspora

  • Young woman speaking at JHR session in Turkey

    Canada World – Voice for Women and Girls

    At a glance Fostering connections that transcend borders This program is dedicated to improving the rights of women and girls in Tunisia and Syrian communities in Turkey. We believe that gender equality is a fundamental human right, and our mission is to amplify women’s voices to create meaningful change. Our focus is on strengthening the