Night For Rights 2023 - Program Publication

An evening to celebrate human rights journalism November 02, 2023 Liberty Grand Exhibition Place #Night4Rights

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A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR Welcome to Night For Rights 2023! This year, Journalists for Human Rights annual gala is a truly special occasion.

We are putting a focus on our work from Libya to Mali and will be showcasing our staff from Kenya, Tunisia and Canada. In an age when the line between fact and fiction grows increasingly blurred, our work becomes a testament to the power of journalism in preserving the pillars of democracy, justice, and human rights.

We are honoured that some of our community can join us tonight at this important event – and in that spirit, we are recognizing some of our most loyal friends, partners and ambassadors.

Davo Brown, host & personality that can be seen on Breakfast Television, will host the program.

JHR Interim Executive Director, Bill Killorn will talk about the recent achievements of JHR. Long-time JHR champion and brand ambassador Lisa LaFlamme will host Q&A with Siyabulela Mandela, JHR Ambassador and Mustapha Dumbuya, JHR Kenya’s Country Manager.

JHR Tunisia's Country Manager, Nozha Ben Mohamed Albouchi, will talk about JHR's success in Tunisia and the region.

JHR/fellow Afghan Journalists Shogofa Danish will talk about Freedom of speech under the Taliban regime and her journey in Canada, and Gordon N. Fisher / JHR Fellow Beatrice Senadju will share what needs to be done to reverse the degradation of press freedoms in Ghana.

Watch out for our success story video retrospective, and help us raise $50,000 to fuel JHR's growth.

Thank you so much to our wonderful sponsors, supporters, and volunteers. Your financial support, time, and energy have been crucial in making tonight's event possible. We are grateful to all of you for showing your support by being here with us tonight Your presence means a lot to us. We truly appreciate your help and couldn't do this work without you. Please sit back, enjoy the inspiring speeches, and consider donating to support human rights journalism! We are in for a wonderful evening — all in celebration of human rights journalism.

Sincerely, Paul Deegan Chair & CEO of Deegan Public Strategies

EVENING PROGRAM

5:00PM Cocktail Reception 6:00PM Gala Dinner and Presentations Liberty Grand Exhibition Place Master of Ceremonies Devo Brown Remarks Bill Killorn - Interim Executive Director, Journalists for Human Rights Nohza Ben Mohamad - JHR Tunisia’s, Country Manager Shogofa Danish - JHR Fellow, Afghan journalists Q&A Lisa LaFlamme - JHR champion and brand ambassador Siyabulela Mandela - JHR Ambassador Mustapha Dumbuya - JHR Keyna’s, Country Manager Video Remark Beatrice Senadju, Gordon N. Fisher/JHR Fellow Video Retrospective JHR Impact Fund A Need Devo Brown Closing Remarks

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Devo Brown Devo Brown is currently seen daily across Canada on Breakfast Television - a national morning television show. His experience and reputation as a great interviewer has led him to chat with many of the industry’s most sought after celebrities.

Devo’s fun, upbeat, and laid-back personality keeps him busy as a host of major events across Canada and the United States.

Lisa LaFlamme As the former Chief News Anchor and Senior Editor of CTV National News, Lisa LaFlamme led the country’s #1 newscast where she cemented her role as the face of news in Canada.

Never far from the heart of the story, LaFlamme has always brought Canadians an up-close look at the biggest stories unfolding across Canada and around the world. Prior to assuming the Anchor chair in 2011, LaFlamme spent more than a decade on the road as CTV News’ National Affairs Correspondent, travelling to some of the world’s most dangerous locations to cover everything from wars to elections to natural disasters.

In addition to multiple awards for broadcasting and journalism over her career, she has received an honorary doctorate from her alma mater University of Ottawa, an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ont. and the University of Windsor. She is the recipient of the Order of Ontario and was awarded the Distinguished Canadian Award from the University of Ottawa. On June 27, 2019, LaFlamme was named Officer of the Order of Canada (O.C.), one of Canada’s highest honours.

A passionate advocate of democracy in journalism, LaFlamme is a brand ambassador for Journalists for Human Rights (JHR).

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Bill Killorn Bill Killorn is the Interim Executive Director of Journalists for Human Rights. Prior to starting his term as the Interim ED, Bill served as the organization’s Deputy Director from 2020-2023. Since joining JHR, Bill has taken the lead on building the internal infrastructure to foster organizational growth including strengthening human resources, stakeholder management, communications and project reporting. Bill has also played key roles in international projects in South Sudan, Kenya, DRC, Tunisia, Turkey and Iraq.

Over the course of his career Bill has held positions in both the government and private sectors including serving as the Executive Director of Issues Management and Legislative Affairs to the Premier of Ontario and as a Senior Manager of Issues Management and Media Relations for Rogers Communications.

Bill is a passionate leader who strives to create an environment focussed on consensus building and empathy in order to achieve goals. Bill is an avid believer in the vital role journalism plays in democracy and good public policy and is honored to help JHR grow its programs both in Canada and internationally.

Originally from Halifax, Bill currently lives in Hamilton with his wife Tami and children Hudson and Sloane.

The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) is proud to support Journalists for Human Rights and strong, independent media. ETFO embraces the need for systemic change and is committed to moving equity and social justice forward.

Through public education, advocacy, and collective organizing, we can continue to create a better, more socially just world together.

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Nozha Ben Mohamed Albouchi Nozha Ben Mohamed Albouchi is a highly accomplished individual with a master’s degree in political science and a bachelor’s degree in journalism. She has augmented her knowledge through various certifications, including Training of Trainers (TOT) in Media Treatment of Migration, Communication, and Radiographic Content Creation, as well as Entrepreneurial Coaching, Employability Coaching, Project Feasibility Studies, Project Management, and Project Planning and Execution Monitoring.

Nozha is a seasoned journalist who has received training in women’s rights and freedom of expression from the international organization IREX. She has worked as a communication trainer in migration matters with the International Organization for Migration (IOM). She has established herself as a designer of international programs on radiographic content creation.

Her ability to conceive and execute innovative projects has made her a highly sought-after figure in her field.

In addition to her work in journalism and media, Nozha also serves as a consultant in project management, planning, and execution. She is known for her ability to facilitate productive discussions and has moderated numerous international meetings, workshops, and seminars. Nozha is the Country Manager of JHR in Tunisia. In this role, she uses her vast expertise in journalism, project management, and human rights to drive the mission of JHR, advocating for freedom of expression and ensuring that media effectively and accurately covers human rights issues. Her leadership and strategic vision continue to shape the impact of JHR in Tunisia and beyond, making her an instrumental figure in the ongoing fight for human rights and free expression.

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The Logic is proud to support Journalists for Human Rights Canada’s leading business and tech publication was founded on the belief that journalistic independence is vital to a healthy and functioning democracy. We are grateful to JHR for its commitment to this mission at home and abroad. ab

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Shogofa Danish Shogofa Danish is a former female Afghan Journalist. She graduated from the Journalism faculty of Kabul University.

She also studied a one-year Peace Journalism online course in the JMIC at the Oslo-Metropolitan University of Norway.

She has worked in the media section for almost eight years as a news anchor and political programs interviewer, Channel Manager, presenter, and producer from 2015 to 2021 in Afghanistan.

Moreover, she taught Media law subjects to political sciences students of Sayed Jamaluddin Afghan (a private University in Afghanistan) between 2019 and 2021 in Afghanistan.

Now, she is one of the fellows of JHR (Journalist for Human Rights), working with global news as a Digital Broadcast Journalist based in Ottawa.

Proud to support our friends at Journalists for Human Rights and help them protect Storytellers everywhere.

Siyabulela Mandela Siyabulela Mandela is currently a Ph.D. candidate (International Relations and Conflict resolution) in the Department of Politics and Conflict Studies at Nelson Mandela University, South Africa, where he is also a lecturer for the Politics and Conflict Studies Department.

As a youth activist, he has worked at the Nelson Mandela Museum for more than five years as a Youth Pioneer. In this role, he helped educate youth on South African history before and during apartheid with specific focus on the role that Nelson Mandela played in the struggle against apartheid. As a university student activist, Siyabulela played an instrumental leadership role in numerous campaigns for the economic and employment rights of university students and staff.

As an internationally-recognized academic and activist, he has delivered papers and talks on topics related to activism, development, human rights, peace, reconstruction and conflict resolution in Canada, Republic of Ecuador, Sri Lanka, Germany, Portugal and the United States of America.

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Mustapha Dumbuya Mustapha Dumbuya is a passionate journalist with significant experience supporting the establishment of free and independent media in various contexts across the African continent. He has built a career as a journalist, communication strategist, and human rights researcher. He uses the skills and knowledge acquired from JHR during his early career to impact local media in his home country, Sierra Leone, and worldwide. His background as a reporter and media trainer informs his approach to implementing sustainable media development interventions.

Mustapha is based in Nairobi, Kenya where he leads JHR’s Africa regional program supporting partner relations, business development, and the expansion of JHR’s Africa program. He provides invaluable insight into business development initiatives for media outlets and contributes to the development of strategic training and capacity-building approaches for journalists and CSOs in complex environments. During his time working for JHR in South Sudan, Mustapha demonstrated strong negotiating and relationship-building skills in navigating the complex media landscape while at the same time advancing JHR’s mandate in promoting free and independent media that promotes and protects human rights.

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Beatrice Senadju Beatrice Senadju is an award-winning Broadcast Journalist with the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC). With over ten years of experience Beatrice has risen through the ranks to become an Editor. Beatrice is the 2023-2024 Gordon N. Fisher / JHR Fellow at the Massey College, she is the recipient of the Ghana Leadership Awards Journalist of the Year, 2022 as well as the Young Africa Media Centre’s Journalist of the Year Award in Disability Reporting.

She is a philanthropist, who through her foundations, has transformed and inspired many lives through several mentorship and skill training programs. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Development Communications from the African University College of Communications, Accra.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! We are grateful to those who have made this event possible and continue to support our mission to protect and strengthen media freedoms across the world.

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