Ryerson's chapter of Journalists for Human Rights RyeJHR strives to increase awareness surrounding not only human rights abuses, but also triumphs.
The mission of RyeJHR is for any Ryerson student to take international to local issues and engage with the Ryerson community through all forms of traditional and digital media including but not limited to: radio, print, videography, photography, social media and our own website. Throughout the 2017-2018 year RyeJHR will host events and partner with other campus groups to help educate the Ryerson community and create a globally knowledgable and aware campus.
09/01/2020
🔊We are expanding our executive TEAM! 🔊Are you a passionate and creative individual with an interest in journalism? Check out the following slides to see what volunteer positions we have available and give our website a visit to learn more about who we are and what we do. 🌎✨You can apply through our google form.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VR-sqvxQWYzRO4bMJnyt3nskLI88tebD3JLoi_T7uW4/edit?usp=sharing_eil&ts=5f4aaaab
05/22/2020
“From Six Nations to Palestine, colonization is a crime.”
If you’re wondering what happened with the Coastal GasLink pipeline on Wet’suwet’en territory, we’ve got you covered with a comprehensive timeline by Cheyenne Bholla.
https://jhrryerson.wixsite.com/jhrofficialsite/single-post/2020/05/16/A-Timeline-of-The-Wet%E2%80%99suwet%E2%80%99en-solidarity-movement-that-%E2%80%9CShut-Down-Canada%E2%80%9D
05/17/2020
Amid COVID-19, construction of the Coastal GasLink pipeline has continued, but the Wet’suwet’en people have opposed the pipeline for over a year.
Cheyenne Bholla put together a timeline of the nationwide solidarity movement that "Shut Down Canada," which brings us from 2012 to May 14, 2020 when the Memorandum of Understanding was officially ratified.
The MOU addresses who has governance over the Wet’suwet’en people, but does not address the pipeline.
A Timeline of The Wet’suwet’en solidarity movement that “Shut Down Canada” A timeline reveals that the Wet’suwet’en people have opposed the Coastal Gaslink pipeline for over a year. The Memorandum of Understanding, officially ratified
01/13/2020
Do you know what "pinkwashing" is? Students for Justice in Palestine Ryerson Chapter held an event about how queerness is used in media campaigns for political gain in Israel. Here's the story:
Students for Justice in Palestine discuss pinkwashing in Israel Reporter: Tashon Daley | Editors: Natalie Michie and Manuela Vega | The political motive behind the Israeli government’s promotion of LGBTQ rights
01/11/2020
We are looking for volunteers to join our executive team for the Winter semester! Please send applications to [email protected] by February 2.
If you have any questions, message or email us before applications are due. We can't wait to hear from you!
05/10/2019
Check out our newest post on the JHR blog by Samanah Ali.
Stop secularizing hijab | jhrofficialsite From a symbol of Islamic modesty to fashion statement
03/29/2019
Hey everyone! Looking to get involved with human right awareness on campus through media! Join JHR Ryerson! We are currently hiring for the 2019-20 term! Take a look at this poster for positions and send us your cover letters and resumes to [email protected] 📢📢📢 Deadline to apply is April 15th!!!
11/19/2018
We're hosting a pub night and you're all invited!
Come out to the Ram in the Rye on November 22 at 7pm for food, a movie, trivia and prizes!
Take some time to relax, unwind and enjoy some food with friends before you have to start thinking about exams! There will be trivia after the movie (title TBA) and you could win a prize!
Entry is FREE but we kindly ask that you bring a donation of gloves, socks etc to be donated to shelters and overdose prevention sites!
Link to the Eventbrite is here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/journalists-for-human-rights-pub-night-tickets-52636499186
Hey everyone!! We're still looking for more stories to post to our blog! If you have any ideas or topics you want to address, send a pitch over to [email protected] or [email protected]. If you're passionate about human rights and looking for a place to get your work published, this is the place for you!
Hey everyone! Interested in writing about human rights? Have an issue you’re passionate about? We’re always looking for new contributors to our blog!
Send a short pitch to [email protected] or [email protected] to write for our blog! You can cover a protest, talk about personal experiences with human rights issues, or write about an issue anywhere in the world that you think needs more coverage.
Nothing is too big or too small, and our editors are happy to work with you to make the most out of your story.
06/24/2018
🔊🔊Newest on the blog: Yusra Javed writes about anti-muslim hate crimes and one young woman's choice to speak out against them.
Anti-Muslim hate crimes are increasing. So why aren’t more being reported? | jhrofficialsite How one victim is using her experience to encourage others to speak out. Noor Fadel, 18, was taking the Vancouver SkyTrain home when she was attacked by a man w...
