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South Sudan
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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DR Congo
KINSHASA: Civil society and media call for women’s inclusion in DRC peace processes
On June 12, 2025, Journalists for Human Rights (JHR), in collaboration with the women’s association Charité Congo (Chari-Congo), hosted a networking event in Kinshasa to strengthen civil society efforts to include women in conflict resolution. The event focused on advancing the goals of UN Security Council Resolution 1325, which urges the inclusion of women and
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Tunisia
JHR’s Strides for Maternity Leave Reforms in Tunisia
Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) continue to advocate for gender equality and women empowerment to improve and enhance maternity leave conditions in Tunisia. Our efforts have gained momentum and come at a crucial time as the Tunisian parliament resumes its activities amidst calls from numerous activists seeking extended maternity leave to enhance the mental and
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DRC: President enacts law promoting gender equality in the upcoming general elections
On June 29, DRC President Felix Tshisekedi put into effect the legislation governing the 2023 general election. Under the newly passed law, political parties that submit candidacy lists consisting of at least 50% women will be exempt from paying the required deposit fee for parties. This is the first time that an electoral law in
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Africa>DR Congo
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 of the JHR-DRC network Lydie Matadi successfully shed light on this issue in a series of recent articles. On September
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media freedom
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 the Association of Women for Progress -AFP/Danayaton for her report ‘Quota law in Mali: women are still victims’. Aminata received
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