Journalists for Human Rights (JHR)
@jhrnews.bsky.social
Journalists for Human Rights mobilizes media to spread human rights awareness and change lives. Visit www.jhr.ca to learn more
On #GivingTuesday, the JHR community truly stepped up!
Thanks to your support, we are on track to raise $100,000 this holiday season to support journalists defending human rights worldwide.
Didn't have a chance to donate yet? Visit bit.ly/JHRHolidayCampaign2025 and make a difference today!
Thanks to your support, we are on track to raise $100,000 this holiday season to support journalists defending human rights worldwide.
Didn't have a chance to donate yet? Visit bit.ly/JHRHolidayCampaign2025 and make a difference today!
December 3, 2025 at 4:53 PM
On #GivingTuesday, the JHR community truly stepped up!
Thanks to your support, we are on track to raise $100,000 this holiday season to support journalists defending human rights worldwide.
Didn't have a chance to donate yet? Visit bit.ly/JHRHolidayCampaign2025 and make a difference today!
Thanks to your support, we are on track to raise $100,000 this holiday season to support journalists defending human rights worldwide.
Didn't have a chance to donate yet? Visit bit.ly/JHRHolidayCampaign2025 and make a difference today!
Is “human rights for all” on your holiday wishlist? Help JHR make it a reality 👉 bit.ly/JHRHolidayCa...
This #GivingTuesday, we’re asking YOU to support journalists covering conflict, exposing injustice & holding power to account.
Help us raise $10K before midnight! Donate today.
This #GivingTuesday, we’re asking YOU to support journalists covering conflict, exposing injustice & holding power to account.
Help us raise $10K before midnight! Donate today.
December 2, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Is “human rights for all” on your holiday wishlist? Help JHR make it a reality 👉 bit.ly/JHRHolidayCa...
This #GivingTuesday, we’re asking YOU to support journalists covering conflict, exposing injustice & holding power to account.
Help us raise $10K before midnight! Donate today.
This #GivingTuesday, we’re asking YOU to support journalists covering conflict, exposing injustice & holding power to account.
Help us raise $10K before midnight! Donate today.
TRAINING WEBINAR: How do you develop a freelance career? Learn about this and more from @michellecyca.com! A journalist from Vancouver, Michelle is the bureau chief of conservation and fellowships at The Narwhal and a contributing writer to The Walrus.
November 28, 2025 at 9:09 PM
TRAINING WEBINAR: How do you develop a freelance career? Learn about this and more from @michellecyca.com! A journalist from Vancouver, Michelle is the bureau chief of conservation and fellowships at The Narwhal and a contributing writer to The Walrus.
Two days to go!
Join Kristy Snell for our Writing for Broadcast webinar, happening this Friday at 1pm CT / 2pm ET.
She’s bringing 30 years of experience from CBC & CTV to share stories + advice on how you can write for the air like a pro.
Save your spot: zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join Kristy Snell for our Writing for Broadcast webinar, happening this Friday at 1pm CT / 2pm ET.
She’s bringing 30 years of experience from CBC & CTV to share stories + advice on how you can write for the air like a pro.
Save your spot: zoom.us/meeting/regi...
TRAINING WEBINAR: Looking to brush up on your news writing skills for TV and radio? Join us for a session with Kristy Snell, a member of Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation who teaches in the journalism department at Concordia University!
November 26, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Two days to go!
Join Kristy Snell for our Writing for Broadcast webinar, happening this Friday at 1pm CT / 2pm ET.
She’s bringing 30 years of experience from CBC & CTV to share stories + advice on how you can write for the air like a pro.
Save your spot: zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join Kristy Snell for our Writing for Broadcast webinar, happening this Friday at 1pm CT / 2pm ET.
She’s bringing 30 years of experience from CBC & CTV to share stories + advice on how you can write for the air like a pro.
Save your spot: zoom.us/meeting/regi...
[1/4] As the world marks Nov 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the start of #16Days of activism, South Sudan’s media sector is taking real action 👉 jhr.ca/south-sudan-...
South Sudan editors take stand for women journalists’ safety with adoption of gender policy - Journalists for Human Rights (JHR)
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 adopt...
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November 25, 2025 at 6:45 PM
[1/4] As the world marks Nov 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the start of #16Days of activism, South Sudan’s media sector is taking real action 👉 jhr.ca/south-sudan-...
📢 Calling journos from sub-Saharan Africa & the Middle East!
Applications are now open for the 2026-2027 Gordon N. Fisher / JHR Journalism Fellowship at Massey College 👉 applications.masseycollege.ca/gordon-n-fis...
Last day to apply is Thurs, Dec 8!
More info re the fellowship in 🧵below:
Applications are now open for the 2026-2027 Gordon N. Fisher / JHR Journalism Fellowship at Massey College 👉 applications.masseycollege.ca/gordon-n-fis...
Last day to apply is Thurs, Dec 8!
More info re the fellowship in 🧵below:
Gordon N. Fisher/JHR Fellowship Application | Massey College Applications
applications.masseycollege.ca
November 21, 2025 at 4:31 PM
📢 Calling journos from sub-Saharan Africa & the Middle East!
Applications are now open for the 2026-2027 Gordon N. Fisher / JHR Journalism Fellowship at Massey College 👉 applications.masseycollege.ca/gordon-n-fis...
Last day to apply is Thurs, Dec 8!
More info re the fellowship in 🧵below:
Applications are now open for the 2026-2027 Gordon N. Fisher / JHR Journalism Fellowship at Massey College 👉 applications.masseycollege.ca/gordon-n-fis...
Last day to apply is Thurs, Dec 8!
More info re the fellowship in 🧵below:
ESTONIA: Tomorrow, JHR hosts a reception at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Fest after the premiere of HBO doc Not Made for Politics - on Sviatlana Tikhanouskaya & Belarus’ women-led fight for freedom. Honored to have Canada’s Ambassador Laird Hindle join for a special JHR announcement. Stay tuned!
November 20, 2025 at 8:39 PM
ESTONIA: Tomorrow, JHR hosts a reception at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Fest after the premiere of HBO doc Not Made for Politics - on Sviatlana Tikhanouskaya & Belarus’ women-led fight for freedom. Honored to have Canada’s Ambassador Laird Hindle join for a special JHR announcement. Stay tuned!
TRAINING WEBINAR: Looking to brush up on your news writing skills for TV and radio? Join us for a session with Kristy Snell, a member of Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation who teaches in the journalism department at Concordia University!
November 20, 2025 at 3:42 PM
TRAINING WEBINAR: Looking to brush up on your news writing skills for TV and radio? Join us for a session with Kristy Snell, a member of Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation who teaches in the journalism department at Concordia University!
JHR loved joining Lyse Doucet at Hot Docs Cinema for an inspiring evening discussing her new book "The Finest Hotel in Kabul" and years of reporting from Afghanistan.
Grateful to our Afghan journalist community for coming out. Full house and truly unforgettable!
Grateful to our Afghan journalist community for coming out. Full house and truly unforgettable!
November 19, 2025 at 3:21 PM
JHR loved joining Lyse Doucet at Hot Docs Cinema for an inspiring evening discussing her new book "The Finest Hotel in Kabul" and years of reporting from Afghanistan.
Grateful to our Afghan journalist community for coming out. Full house and truly unforgettable!
Grateful to our Afghan journalist community for coming out. Full house and truly unforgettable!
WORK FOR JHR: We're hiring for two roles in our KENYA office!
🔹 Project Coordinator: jhr.ca/work-opportu...
🔹 Project Officer - Gender Diversity: jhr.ca/work-opportu...
Deadline to apply is Thurs, Nov 27.
🔹 Project Coordinator: jhr.ca/work-opportu...
🔹 Project Officer - Gender Diversity: jhr.ca/work-opportu...
Deadline to apply is Thurs, Nov 27.
November 14, 2025 at 5:27 PM
WORK FOR JHR: We're hiring for two roles in our KENYA office!
🔹 Project Coordinator: jhr.ca/work-opportu...
🔹 Project Officer - Gender Diversity: jhr.ca/work-opportu...
Deadline to apply is Thurs, Nov 27.
🔹 Project Coordinator: jhr.ca/work-opportu...
🔹 Project Officer - Gender Diversity: jhr.ca/work-opportu...
Deadline to apply is Thurs, Nov 27.
Thrilled to partner with Hot Docs Cinema & @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social for an Author Talk w/ BBC Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet on her new book "The Finest Hotel in Kabul".
In conversation with Anna Maria Tremonti.
🕐: Mon, Nov 17 @ 7pm
🎟️: hotdocs.ca/whats-on/fil...
Join us!
In conversation with Anna Maria Tremonti.
🕐: Mon, Nov 17 @ 7pm
🎟️: hotdocs.ca/whats-on/fil...
Join us!
Lyse Doucet: The Finest Hotel in Kabul | Hot Docs
Welcome BBC's Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet for an in-depth discussion on her new book.
hotdocs.ca
November 12, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Thrilled to partner with Hot Docs Cinema & @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social for an Author Talk w/ BBC Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet on her new book "The Finest Hotel in Kabul".
In conversation with Anna Maria Tremonti.
🕐: Mon, Nov 17 @ 7pm
🎟️: hotdocs.ca/whats-on/fil...
Join us!
In conversation with Anna Maria Tremonti.
🕐: Mon, Nov 17 @ 7pm
🎟️: hotdocs.ca/whats-on/fil...
Join us!
TRAINING WEBINAR: Ever wonder what it’s like to work for a wire service? Sign up for our session with @bhobs22.bsky.social, a reporter-editor w/ The Canadian Press in Winnipeg! Brittany has experience reporting on child welfare issues, missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, and the courts.
November 3, 2025 at 6:46 PM
TRAINING WEBINAR: Ever wonder what it’s like to work for a wire service? Sign up for our session with @bhobs22.bsky.social, a reporter-editor w/ The Canadian Press in Winnipeg! Brittany has experience reporting on child welfare issues, missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, and the courts.
Today is the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists.
In The Globe and Mail, JHR’s Jordan MacInnis and Mujtaba Haris write on the rising number of exiled journalists — and what it means for press freedom.
Read: www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
In The Globe and Mail, JHR’s Jordan MacInnis and Mujtaba Haris write on the rising number of exiled journalists — and what it means for press freedom.
Read: www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Opinion: More journalists than ever are fleeing persecution
The exiled media worker is becoming an increasingly common trend in the journalism profession
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 2, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Today is the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists.
In The Globe and Mail, JHR’s Jordan MacInnis and Mujtaba Haris write on the rising number of exiled journalists — and what it means for press freedom.
Read: www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
In The Globe and Mail, JHR’s Jordan MacInnis and Mujtaba Haris write on the rising number of exiled journalists — and what it means for press freedom.
Read: www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Pleased to announce that Frances Fripp will be joining us at Night for Rights. #N4R25
A Grand Champion Auctioneer who’s helped raise over $100 million for causes across Canada, Frances brings unmatched energy, passion and heart to every stage.
Learn more: jhr.ca/night4rights/
A Grand Champion Auctioneer who’s helped raise over $100 million for causes across Canada, Frances brings unmatched energy, passion and heart to every stage.
Learn more: jhr.ca/night4rights/
October 30, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Pleased to announce that Frances Fripp will be joining us at Night for Rights. #N4R25
A Grand Champion Auctioneer who’s helped raise over $100 million for causes across Canada, Frances brings unmatched energy, passion and heart to every stage.
Learn more: jhr.ca/night4rights/
A Grand Champion Auctioneer who’s helped raise over $100 million for causes across Canada, Frances brings unmatched energy, passion and heart to every stage.
Learn more: jhr.ca/night4rights/
JHR President Rachel Pulfer was pleased to attend 'Putting the Local Back Into Local Journalism' in Charlottetown, PEI -- a lively, solutions-focused conference on the future of Canada’s local news “from PEI to Haida Gwaii!”
Read more: jhr.ca/a-coast-to-c...
#localjournalism
Read more: jhr.ca/a-coast-to-c...
#localjournalism
A coast-to-coast conversation on the future of local journalism - Journalists for Human Rights (JHR)
Ed Greenspon chairing a dinner on Funding Local News
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October 28, 2025 at 3:54 PM
JHR President Rachel Pulfer was pleased to attend 'Putting the Local Back Into Local Journalism' in Charlottetown, PEI -- a lively, solutions-focused conference on the future of Canada’s local news “from PEI to Haida Gwaii!”
Read more: jhr.ca/a-coast-to-c...
#localjournalism
Read more: jhr.ca/a-coast-to-c...
#localjournalism
How do reporters vet sources and info? Hear about it from @maryhudetz.bsky.social, a ProPublica reporter who has written about Indigenous issues for nearly two decades! Mary, Apsaaloke (Crow Tribe), previously reported for the Seattle Times and the Associated Press.
October 27, 2025 at 2:20 PM
How do reporters vet sources and info? Hear about it from @maryhudetz.bsky.social, a ProPublica reporter who has written about Indigenous issues for nearly two decades! Mary, Apsaaloke (Crow Tribe), previously reported for the Seattle Times and the Associated Press.
Pleased to share that JHR's Rachel Pulfer (President), Bill Killorn (Executive Director) and Zein Almoghraby (Director of International Programs) will take the stage at Night for Rights. #N4R25
⏰: Wed, Nov 5
🏟️: Arcadian Court, Toronto
Learn more: jhr.ca/night4rights/
⏰: Wed, Nov 5
🏟️: Arcadian Court, Toronto
Learn more: jhr.ca/night4rights/
October 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Pleased to share that JHR's Rachel Pulfer (President), Bill Killorn (Executive Director) and Zein Almoghraby (Director of International Programs) will take the stage at Night for Rights. #N4R25
⏰: Wed, Nov 5
🏟️: Arcadian Court, Toronto
Learn more: jhr.ca/night4rights/
⏰: Wed, Nov 5
🏟️: Arcadian Court, Toronto
Learn more: jhr.ca/night4rights/
Calling early-career BIPOC journalists: @xtramagazine.com is offering a paid mentorship to explore the realities of LGBTQ2S+ people and work.
Apply by Oct 27 to help shape this important editorial project! More info below👇
Apply by Oct 27 to help shape this important editorial project! More info below👇
We're looking for early-career BIPOC journalists *based in Canada* to work on an editorial package about LGBTQ2S+ people and work in the coming months. Learn how to apply here: xtramagazine.com/ken-popert-m... #CdnMediaJobs
Ken Popert Media Fellowship | Xtra Magazine
The Ken Popert Media Fellowship program was developed to fund innovative journalism projects that bring new voices to Xtra and provide an opportunity for journalists to learn about LGBTQ2S+ media and…
xtramagazine.com
October 22, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Calling early-career BIPOC journalists: @xtramagazine.com is offering a paid mentorship to explore the realities of LGBTQ2S+ people and work.
Apply by Oct 27 to help shape this important editorial project! More info below👇
Apply by Oct 27 to help shape this important editorial project! More info below👇
JHR is thrilled to announce that Jayme Poisson, award-winning journalist + host of CBC News' Front Burner, will emcee Night for Rights 2025! #N4R25
The gala takes place Nov 5 at Arcadian Court, bringing together supporters to raise funds for journalists worldwide.
Learn more: jhr.ca/night4rights
The gala takes place Nov 5 at Arcadian Court, bringing together supporters to raise funds for journalists worldwide.
Learn more: jhr.ca/night4rights
October 21, 2025 at 4:47 PM
JHR is thrilled to announce that Jayme Poisson, award-winning journalist + host of CBC News' Front Burner, will emcee Night for Rights 2025! #N4R25
The gala takes place Nov 5 at Arcadian Court, bringing together supporters to raise funds for journalists worldwide.
Learn more: jhr.ca/night4rights
The gala takes place Nov 5 at Arcadian Court, bringing together supporters to raise funds for journalists worldwide.
Learn more: jhr.ca/night4rights
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Join us in welcoming the 2nd cohort of fellows in the 2025 Growing Indigenous Storytellers Fellowship! Developed in partnership with Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) APTN News, w/ support from the Google News Initiative. Read More Here: https://tinyurl.com/IJAcohort #IndigenousJournalism
October 20, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Join us in welcoming the 2nd cohort of fellows in the 2025 Growing Indigenous Storytellers Fellowship! Developed in partnership with Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) APTN News, w/ support from the Google News Initiative. Read More Here: https://tinyurl.com/IJAcohort #IndigenousJournalism
Curious about documentary filmmaking? Learn about it from Leena Minifie! Leena (Gitxaala/British) is a Vancouver-based film and television producer and a co-founder of Ricochet Media. As a journalist, she worked at CBC Radio One and APTN National News.
October 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Curious about documentary filmmaking? Learn about it from Leena Minifie! Leena (Gitxaala/British) is a Vancouver-based film and television producer and a co-founder of Ricochet Media. As a journalist, she worked at CBC Radio One and APTN National News.
JHR is pleased to announce Jim Balsillie as a featured speaker at Night for Rights 2025. #N4R25
Our annual gala will take place on Wed, Nov 5 at Arcadian Court, Toronto, bringing together leaders and supporters to raise vital funds for journalists around the 🌍.
Learn more: jhr.ca/night4rights
Our annual gala will take place on Wed, Nov 5 at Arcadian Court, Toronto, bringing together leaders and supporters to raise vital funds for journalists around the 🌍.
Learn more: jhr.ca/night4rights
October 16, 2025 at 2:16 PM
JHR is pleased to announce Jim Balsillie as a featured speaker at Night for Rights 2025. #N4R25
Our annual gala will take place on Wed, Nov 5 at Arcadian Court, Toronto, bringing together leaders and supporters to raise vital funds for journalists around the 🌍.
Learn more: jhr.ca/night4rights
Our annual gala will take place on Wed, Nov 5 at Arcadian Court, Toronto, bringing together leaders and supporters to raise vital funds for journalists around the 🌍.
Learn more: jhr.ca/night4rights
#LATVIA: On Oct 10, JHR & Global Affairs Canada is hosting a panel on #transnationalrepression, ft. Hanna Liubakova, Jessikka Aro, Vytis Jurkonis, Sabīne Sīle + Viktors Makarovs, on the sidelines of #RigaConf2025.
To add your voice to this discussion, sign up to attend today: tinyurl.com/RIGA-FORM
To add your voice to this discussion, sign up to attend today: tinyurl.com/RIGA-FORM
October 8, 2025 at 2:33 PM
#LATVIA: On Oct 10, JHR & Global Affairs Canada is hosting a panel on #transnationalrepression, ft. Hanna Liubakova, Jessikka Aro, Vytis Jurkonis, Sabīne Sīle + Viktors Makarovs, on the sidelines of #RigaConf2025.
To add your voice to this discussion, sign up to attend today: tinyurl.com/RIGA-FORM
To add your voice to this discussion, sign up to attend today: tinyurl.com/RIGA-FORM
[1/3] Journalists for Human Rights is thrilled to welcome Cheryl McKenzie, Executive Director of News and Current Affairs at APTN (@aptnnews.bsky.social), as a featured speaker at Night for Rights 2025. #N4R25
October 6, 2025 at 3:27 PM
[1/3] Journalists for Human Rights is thrilled to welcome Cheryl McKenzie, Executive Director of News and Current Affairs at APTN (@aptnnews.bsky.social), as a featured speaker at Night for Rights 2025. #N4R25
Pleased to join @pressforwardcanada.bsky.social at the Future of Independent News Summit!
On Oct 4, JHR President Rachel Pulfer will speak at the 'Public Policy and the Independent Press' panel to discuss AI, misinfo, funding + rebuilding trust in media.
Join us: www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-future...
On Oct 4, JHR President Rachel Pulfer will speak at the 'Public Policy and the Independent Press' panel to discuss AI, misinfo, funding + rebuilding trust in media.
Join us: www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-future...
October 1, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Pleased to join @pressforwardcanada.bsky.social at the Future of Independent News Summit!
On Oct 4, JHR President Rachel Pulfer will speak at the 'Public Policy and the Independent Press' panel to discuss AI, misinfo, funding + rebuilding trust in media.
Join us: www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-future...
On Oct 4, JHR President Rachel Pulfer will speak at the 'Public Policy and the Independent Press' panel to discuss AI, misinfo, funding + rebuilding trust in media.
Join us: www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-future...