It is crucial to prepare young people in Mali to critically navigate the increasing use of social media, online platforms, fake news, and hate speech, which can be misleading and detrimental to human rights, democracy, and good governance. To address this, JHR has initiated education and awareness programs for young people in the Bamako district, encouraging active citizenship, civic responsibilities, and the fight against fake news. The first session of these educational and awareness activities took place at the University of Bamako Unit of the Catholic University of West Africa (UCAO-UUBA ..read more

Journalists for Human Rights -JHR, Baraza Media Lab and the Ford Foundation hosted a roundtable discussion titled “Bridging the Gap: A Breakfast Media and Civil Society Roundtable.” The discussion brought together representatives from the media industry and civil society organizations to identify common challenges they face and collaboratively develop effective solutions. This event served as a pivotal moment for media professionals and civil society members, as it became a centrepiece of the Africa Media Festival 2024, which brought together hundreds of participants from 18 African countries ..read more

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 the Under Secretary of the Ministry of Information and the Canadian Ambassador to South Sudan, highlighting the collaborative effort required to tackle the challenge of misinformation. The discussions at the launch made i ..read more

In a world where the truth is often silenced, the testimony of Zein Almoghraby, Director of International Programs at Journalists for Human Rights, stands as a beacon of hope and a call to action. Addressing the Subcommittee on International Human Rights, Almoghraby shared insights from JHR’s 20-year commitment to defending human rights against oppressive regimes. Highlighting the repressive tactics of the Chinese government, both within its borders and across the Indo-Pacific, Almoghraby’s words painted a vivid picture of the struggle for freedom of speech and democracy. He spotlighted the d ..read more

POSITION: CanadaLabs summer fellow POSITION TYPE: Temporary full time, summer fellowship: May 13-Aug. 30 LOCATION: Toronto SALARY: 37.5 hrs per week, $28.67/hr APPLICATIONS CLOSE: March 13, 2024 Immerse yourself inside Canadaland’s newsroom for four months, learning how to create exceptional audio journalism. Grow your skills while taking your project from pitch to publication. Delivered in partnership with Journalists for Human Rights, this is a paid program offering two students a four-month placement in Canadaland’s newsroom and an opportunity to work alongside and learn from our team of se ..read more

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, a country where the echoes of human rights advocacy are increasingly resonating against the dense backdrop of social issues, a significant legal development has occurred. On January 22, 2024, an event unfolded that may mark a turning point in the country’s commitment to protecting its citizens’ rights. The Congolese justice system took decisive action by arresting a pastor accused of facilitating a forced marriage involving a young girl from his congregation. This arrest did not occur in isolation. It was the culmination of concerted efforts by civil socie ..read more

The milestone is an outcome of close to ten months of community engagement and empowerment of a local anti-FGM steering committee to trace, document and report potential FGM cases in their neighbourhood. Elders in Chepkokogh Location, West Pokot County, with the I-Rep Foundation team and local authorities during the inaugural elder’s forum in February 2023. © JHRKenya. 1 December 2023: Harnessing the power of community-led advocacy, the Chepkokogh anti-FGM Steering Committee in the County of West Pokot is breaking new ground with each passing day. From organizing groups and individual outreac ..read more

Journalists for Human Rights, in collaboration with Africa Uncensored, conducted a three-day investigative journalism workshop for journalists representing different media outlets in Kenya. Taking into consideration the crucial role played by the media in exposing corruption and human rights abuses and holding duty bearers accountable for their actions or inactions in upholding human rights, Journalists express their resolve and determination in telling human rights stories that expose wrongs and hold duty bearers to account. “I learnt that a good investigative story holds specific individuals ..read more

Four journalists, trained and supported by JHR in Mali, were awarded prizes last month during the competition for best media stories « BESEYA GENRE » initiated by the Youth Association for Active Citizenship and Democracy (AJCAD) and in the competition for the Right2Grow Program, initiated by OMAES, an NGO for child protection in the Sahel. These two Civil Society Organizations awarded Elisabeth TRAORE from the newspaper «L’Annonceur,» Abdoulaye MAIGA from the WebTv « Actuel Média,» Kouane DIARRA from Radio « Nada FM » and Lassana COULIBALY from the newspaper « Le Guido » for the best quality ..read more

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 physical health of mothers and babies postpartum. On National Women’s Day, August 13, our ceaseless endeavours bore fruit. The Tunisian Minister of Women, Amal Bel Haj, announced the drafting of a new law aimed at improving and enha ..read more