Media Advisory - Journalists for Human Rights Launches New Project in Europe to Empower Independent Russian and Belarusian Journalists to Combat Information Manipulation

TORONTO, April 30, 2024 /CNW/ - In partnership with the Government of Canada, Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) is proud to announce the launch of its new project in Europe, "Supporting Independent Russian and Belarusian Journalists to Combat Information Manipulation." Join us in-person to learn about this vital project dedicated to empowering Independent Russian and Belarusian journalists facing severe censorship.

In partnership with the Government of Canada, Journalists for Human Rights is proud to announce the launch of its new project in Europe, "Supporting Independent Russian and Belarusian Journalists to Combat Information Manipulation. (CNW Group/Journalists for Human Rights (JHR))

• Who: Journalists for Human Rights (JHR)
• What: Initiative Launch and World Press Freedom Day Event
• When: Wednesday, May 1, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• Where: Massey College, 4 Devonshire Place, Toronto, ON, Canada M5S 2E1
• Why: To empower independent Russian and Belarusian journalists with the tools and skills necessary to combat information manipulation.

Speakers:

Sabine Sile, Director of Media Hub Riga & Sustainability Foundation
Hanna Liubakova, Belarusian journalist
Marcus Kolga, Director and Founder of DisinfoWatch
Bill Killorn, Interim Executive Director of JHR
Darius Skusevičius, Ambassador of Lithuania to Canada

We look forward to your participation in this impactful event, which aims to shine a light on the struggles and needs of journalists under oppressive regimes and to foster a broader understanding and support for press freedom globally.

Our thanks to CNW Group for their partnership.

About Journalists for Human Rights

Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) trains journalists worldwide to cover human rights issues ethically and objectively. For 21 years, Canada-based JHR has worked with over 19,000 journalists around the world. Currently, JHR operates sector-wide programs in over 16 countries. For additional information about Journalists for Human Rights, please visit https://jhr.ca/ and follow @jhrnews on Twitter.

SOURCE Journalists for Human Rights (JHR)

Media Contact: Mujtaba Haris, Communications Manager, Journalists for Human Rights, Phone: [phone], Email: [email protected]