Welcome to the Human Rights Journalists Network Nigeria (HRJN)
Defending Human Rights,
Empowering Communities
ONE INDIVIDUAL, ONE COMMUNITY AT A TIME
At HRJN, we are committed to empowering communities and media professionals to promote and protect human rights across Nigeria. Our mission is to provide the tools, resources, and support necessary for journalists and communities to effectively report on human rights issues and drive positive change.
HRJN is dedicated to advancing human rights journalism and advocacy in Nigeria
HRJN envisions a Nigeria where:
Human rights are universally respected, press freedom is guaranteed, and journalists can report without fear of censorship or violence. We aim for an informed and engaged public discourse driven by accurate and ethical journalism. Our ultimate goal is a just and equitable society where every individual's rights are protected and upheld.
We Strive to:
Promote Awareness: Enhance the understanding and visibility of human rights issues through quality journalism.
Support Journalists: Provide training, resources, and a supportive network for journalists and communities reporting on human rights.
Advocate For Freedom: Champion press freedom and the protectionof journalists in Nigeria.
Training and Workshops: Offering specialized training programs to equip journalists and communities with the skills and knowledge to report and document on human rights issues accurately and ethically.
Resources: Providing access to research, data, and reporting tools to support high-quality journalism and documentation.
Advocacy: Engaging with policymakers, media organizations, and the public to promote press freedom and protect journalists.
Collaboration: Building partnerships with local and international organizations to strengthen the impact of human rights journalism and advocacy.
Join us in our mission to enhance Human rights journalism, documentation and advocacy in Nigeria.
There are many ways to get involved:
Advocating for the rights of journalists and citizens to express themselves freely and without fear of retaliation.
Highlighting issues of gender-based violence, discrimination, and advocating for equal rights and opportunities for all genders.
Bringing attention to the plight of children facing abuse, exploitation, and lack of access to education and healthcare.
Reporting on environmental issues and advocating for policies that protect the environment and the communities affected by environmental degradation.
Investigating and exposing corruption in all sectors to promote transparency and accountability.
Ensuring that the voices and rights of minority communities are heard and protected against discrimination and marginalization.