JHR Advocates for Human Rights Promotion by Journalists

On September 29, a team from Journalists for Human Rights (JHR), a Canadian media development organization, visited PUNCH Place in Magboro, Ogun State. The team included Board Chairman Michael Cooke, Country Representative Fidelis Mbah, and JHR Ambassador Murdoch Davis.

During the visit, Davis urged journalists to leverage their platforms to promote human rights, democratic reform, and climate action while addressing misinformation. He highlighted the importance of human-angle stories in journalism, stating, “Some stories are boring.

You need people to feel your story.” Cooke discussed the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence in journalism, noting its potential to improve efficiency in writing and editing. He emphasized the unpredictable future of AI in journalism and the need for journalists to adapt to these changes.

The JHR team was welcomed by members of the PUNCH team, including Acting Editor Tana Aiyejina and Deputy Editor Moshood Yusuf, who expressed interest in collaborating with JHR.