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jhr Press Room

Interested in writing a story about jhr and its international or domestic programs? Have a question about the organization or its activities? Need a quote from a professional in the media and international development field in Africa?

All media-related information requests can be directed to the Communications Department. Our staff is ready to help you with any questions regarding our programming, fundraising, our journalists and events or with general inquiries.

jhr's Media Contact

Jonathan Wong

Creative Engagment Specialist

jonathan@jhr.ca

(416) 413-0240 ext. 210

(416) 413-1832

147 Spadina Avenue, Suite 206 (view map)
Toronto, ON
M5V 2L7

News Stories

Are you interested in covering what jhr’s activities? Our in-field trainers as well as local journalist provide insight, stories, articles and media clips on a variety of Human Rights issues in Africa. Find out about our current initiatives here in Canada and overseas in our Media Center. Also check out news and information on our past activities in our News Coverage and jhr Stories section.

Get the Latest Facts

Visit our Download page for Financial Information, Publications, Handbooks and our Publishing Toolbox. For information about our organization, our staff or advisory board, go to About jhr.

Programming Information

To find out more out our domestic and international programming visit our special sections on jhr International, jhr Universities and jhr High Schools.

Nikki Whaites, jhr's International Programs Director talks about jhr and the media in the DRC (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
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LEARN MORE

jhr HEAD OFFICE

Communications and PR Intern
Positions:1 - Location: Toronto, Ontario (Head Office)
Posted: August 5, 2010 - Deadline: September 1, 2010

Graphic Designers, Animators and Developers (volunteer)
Location: Toronto
Posted: Feb. 26, 2009 - Deadline: rolling

jhr INTERNATIONAL

Journalism Trainers: Liberia
Positions: 2 - Location: Liberia
Posted: August 10, 2010 - Deadline: August 30, 2010

Workshop Facilitator
Positions: 1 - Location: Liberia
Posted: August 10, 2010 - Deadline: August 30, 2010

jhr travels to Africa with Editor of the Toronto Star

jhrs International Programs Director Rachel Pulfer recently spent three weeks traveling though Ghana and the Democratic Republic of the Congo with the Editor of the Toronto Star, Michael Cooke. Cooke conducted three workshops in Ghana and four workshops in the DRC on topics such as freedom of the press, investigative journalism and good governance. His workshops were attended by three hundred journalists, journalism students, editors and publishers.

Click here to read Rachel's article.

jhr to send 40 more young Canadians to Africa

In collaboration with the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), jhr will be sending 40 interns to work with and learn from jhr’s media partners in Malawi and Ghana over the next two years. The internship program serves as a way to give Canadian youth work experience in developing countries. The first group of interns depart in early July, with placements in Star Radio, the Daily Times and Capital Radio in Malawi and Critical TV and the Daily Guide in Ghana.

Social Media is transforming jhr! Get involved!

Social media is completely transforming the media landscape and jhr believes that it can be actively used to spread human rights awareness and incite change. We need you to consume, share, and encourage the production of rights media by blogging, tweeting, or sharing on Facebook, stories which have the real potential to change lives. Where and how do you start?

Click here to find out.