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JHR trains journalists in conflict-sensitive reporting to fight misinformation in Mali
In Mali, both in conflict zones and the capital city of Bamako, misinformation and disinformation have become critical challenges. Through manufactured rumours, manipulated videos and viral messages on social media, malicious actors are spreading narratives designed to spread fear, erode trust among citizens and weaken institutions. Community leaders warn this is creating a climate of
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South Sudan
Tackling misinformation and hate speech: A campaign for peace in South Sudan
Behind the scenes of the campaign shoot with the Advance Youth Radio team South Sudan is facing rising political tensions following the prosecution of former First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar, who is currently on trial in the capital city Juba for war crimes. The charges relate to a militia attack in March 2025, reportedly
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Mali
“I didn’t know how to verify online content, but today I’ve learned so much”: How JHR is fighting misinformation through media literacy
“Have you ever published or shared false news with your loved ones?” This is the question Alexis Kalambry, a journalist, JHR-Mali trainer, publication director, and President of Forum de la Presse, an association of press publishers in Mali, posed to about forty girls and women. These members of the Yeleen Association — whose name means
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South Sudan
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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Tackling Misinformation through Media for Peacebuilding in South Sudan: A New Project by JHR
Journalists for Human Rights has launched a new project in South Sudan, supported by the Canadian Government through the Peace and Stabilisation Operations Programme (Peace UPS). This project was launched in a spirit of partnership and shared purpose, bringing together South Sudanese media representatives and government officials. The event was marked by the participation of
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Mali
JHR ED Rachel Pulfer joins RSF’s Christophe Deloire and Michel Cormier for discussion on the resilience of journalism
On February 16, 2023, Journalists for Human Rights was honoured to co-present a roundtable with Reporters Sans Frontieres on the resilience of journalism against its current challenges. Held at the Gladstone Hotel in downtown Toronto, the event welcomed JHR Board Vice Chair Peter Donolo, Canadian Press’s Andrea Baillie and Gerry Arnold, News Media Canada’s Paul
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