Title:
Tackling misinformation through media to promote peacebuilding in South Sudan
Agreement Number:
7453625 P013428001
Agreement Value:
$1,211,828.80
Agreement Date:
Sep 29, 2023 - Feb 27, 2026
Description:
This project contributes to reducing conflict resulting from media-related misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech prone to electoral violence in South Sudan. The Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) implements this project in the build up to the national elections in late 2024. Project activities include: (1) increasing media literacy among civilians; (2) strengthening the capacity of journalists, content creators, and the South Sudanese diaspora to identify and debunk misinformation and disinformation; and (3) improving government, media, and civil society relations.
Through a targeted package of evidence-based awareness raising and training, JHR works with key stakeholders in violence-prone communities, the media, and the government to improve South Sudanese access to accurate and reliable information.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) increased media literacy among the targeted population; (2) increased accurate, reliable, and gender-sensitive media coverage that promotes social cohesion; and (3) increased information sharing and transparency from the government.
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M5V 2L7
Reference Number:
064-2024-2025-Q2-00623
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Operating Name:
JHR - Journalists for Human Rights
Recipient's Legal Name:
Journalists for Human Rights
Federal Riding Name:
Spadina--Fort York
Federal Riding Number:
35101
Program:
Peace and Stabilization Operations
Program Purpose:
The Peace and Stabilization Operations Program (PSOPs) is an integral component of the Government of Canada’s toolbox to prevent and respond to conflicts and crises abroad. It supports rapid, effective, whole-of-government coordinated responses to a wide range of challenges and serves as a valuable instrument for supporting stability in conflict-affected regions. PSOPs provides visible and concrete assistance in response to conflicts and crises abroad through targeted programming, the deployment of Canadian police officers (in partnership with Public Safety Canada and the RCMP) and civilian personnel, and direct support to the UN and multilateral peace operations, conflict prevention, mediation, and peacebuilding efforts.