Calls for Applications: JHR 2025 Journalists for SRHR Masterclass

Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) invites journalists, editors, producers, media networks, and Guilds from the East and Southern Africa regions to apply for the Journalists for SRHR Masterclass, a dynamic six-month journalism fellowship focused on impactful, ethical, and solutions-oriented reporting on sexual and reproductive health rights.

The Journalists for SRHR Masterclass  is an initiative by the World Health Organization, in collaboration with UNAIDS, UNFPA, and UNICEF, as part of the  2gether 4 SRHR Program , a joint regional effort implemented by the four agencies in partnership with the Regional SRHR Team of Sweden. This joint program leverages the comparative strengths and technical expertise of the participating UN agencies to deliver as one. It aims to improve sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all people in Eastern and Southern Africa through a regional approach grounded in applied learning at the country level.

The journalism fellowship will offer a series of webinars that provide comprehensive training to enhance journalists' understanding of and reporting on issues related to sexual and reproductive health. The training will pay special attention to the relevant context and nuances specific to the East and Southern Africa regions.

The fellowship will run for six months, during which journalists will undergo intensive training to gain practical experience in reporting on various SRHR issues. This hands-on experience aims to elevate critical sexual and reproductive health topics across the continent and foster transformative discussions on these rights. Those who successfully complete the program will qualify for a story production grant and mentorship. 

Ultimately, the fellowship seeks to influence policy changes that prioritize sexual and reproductive health rights in East and Southern Africa.

• Table of Content
• About Journalists for Human Rights (jhr)
• Journalists for SRHR Masterclass
• Requirements for Journalists for SRHR Masterclass Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Journalists for Human Rights (jhr)

Since 2002, JHR has worked around the world to train and engage local journalists, media outlets, civil society organizations and other relevant stakeholders to strengthen and improve human rights coverage in local contexts. Our work helps create an enabling environment where objective media can flourish and the public can have their voices heard.  JHR’s approach is based on genuine partnerships and effective, sustainable sharing of skills and expertise. JHR works with partners to leverage existing knowledge and momentum building coalitions of support for media freedom wi...&nb... continue reading

Journalists for SRHR Masterclass

Requirements for Journalists for SRHR Masterclass Qualification

You must;

• Be a practicing and accredited journalist in their country of jurisdiction;
• Demonstrate prior knowledge, experience and interest in covering SRHR-related topics;
• Be affiliated with a credible media outlet that may be required to support the fellows' work;
• Show proof of confirmation from a media outlet to publish (applicable to freelance journalists);
• Resides and reports in East and Southern African countries;
• Must be available to participate in the masterclass sessions fully;
• Have at least three years of experience in journalism;
• Be proficient in either English, French or Portuguese;
• JHR encourages female journalists and key populations to apply.

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit JHR Journalists for SRHR Masterclass webpage