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Tonight we honour Hodan Nalayeh, Somali-Canadian journalist and entrepreneur, tragically killed this July while on assignment in Somalia. She lost her life while telling stories that matter. #Night4Rights
JUST RELEASED: @LisaLaFlamme_'s mini-series profiling #womensrights wins in Africa, despite the odds and with the help of @jhrnews-trained journalists, is out now!
Watch to witness the profound impact of journalism, made possible by Canadian support 👇bit.ly/JHRLisaLaFlamm…
.@lisalaflamme has been now been joined on stage by another iconic Canadian woman: @jannarden. We're thrilled to have Jann's support at this year's #Night4Rights.
[Women journalists] take enormous risks to cover their own stories and to empower other women to speak up. I’ve seen their work change lives and laws: @LisaLaFlamme_ in conv w/ @divinedotca on her mini-docs on @jhrnews' work in Africa
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The Indigenous Reporters Program is very pleased to introduce our cohort of Remote Community Journalism Trainers! This extremely talented group brings diverse expertise + experiences to share with trainees. We will post updates throughout the 16 week program #JHRIndigenous (1/2)
Surprise for icon @lisalaflamme: she is this year’s recipient of the JHR’s Excellence in Human Rights Reporting Award for her passionate storytelling – something we look forward to seeing her continue to do for many many years to come, presented by @lanampayne. #Night4Rights
A proud moment for @jhrnews this #WPFD: JHR Executive Director @Rachel_Pulfer accepts @CAN_WPF's Spencer Moore Award for Lifetime Achievement, says "it's more important than ever before to harness positive action to change lives for the better".
#WPFD23#WorldPressFreedomDay
WE'RE HIRING⚡️The Indigenous Reporters Program's community journalism training is moving online! We're hiring trainers to mentor individuals in Northwestern Ontario First Nation communities interested in developing their storytelling/media literacy skills
bit.ly/IRPTrainer
At 12 years old, Kristina Nodin is the youngest trainee of JHR’s Indigenous Reporters Program, and the host and producer of Nshiime Voices, a weekly podcast featuring interviews of such Indigenous role models as @RMComedy, @WillowFiddler, @waub and @cblackst.
#JHR, along with @LisaLaFlamme_ met with @altermidya's dedicated team to discuss innovative approaches to community journalism, amplifying the voices of the marginalized communities and the challenges faced by independent media.
Thank you Minister @marcomendicino for attending tonight’s #Night4Rights Gala & all the work you have done to support JHR evacuate journalists from Afghanistan.
Our #Indigenous Reporters Program is a powerful JHR initiative that works to put the truth in truth and reconciliation across Canada. JHR advisory council member @TanyaTalaga is introducing star JHR trainee-turned-Globe and Mail freelancer @JoleneBanning. #Night4Rights