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AHJ empowers women journalists, activists, artists, as well as children — to shape their future and amplify their voices.

Education – Advocacy – Networking – Protection

400 women connected across 11 countries in Europe, Middle East and Africa.

 

2 media and training centres established in Iraq and Yemen.

 

200 podcasts produced and published in English, Kurdish, Arabic, and French.​

10 training modules developed to empower women, children, and civil society actors.

"Through AHJ’s support, I transformed from a trainee into a Regional Director, leading initiatives that empower women journalists and activists across conflict zones. Today, I am driven by one mission: to ensure that women are no longer silent victims of war but powerful voices shaping peace and justice."

Sahar Moukaddem,

Country Director - AHJ Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq
Former Makanati Trainee

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DISCOVER OUR TRAININGS

AHJ supports women, civil society actors, and vulnerable communities by fostering inclusive leadership, creative expression, and professional development in the fields of media, human rights, culture, and the environment.

Podcast Production

 

A creative and empowering training that turns young women journalists and activists into podcast producers and powerful storytellers, amplifying voices on human rights, gender equality, and the environment.

Vodcast Production

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An intensive hands-on training that turns women journalists and activists into versatile vodcast producers — mastering content creation from A to Z with full technical autonomy.

Training of Trainer

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An advanced workshop designed to turn experienced women podcasters and vodcasters  into skilled trainers, mentors, and creative problem-solvers — with a focus on storytelling, and community building.

Environmental Investigative Journalism​

A specialised training that empowers young women journalists to investigate and report on climate change with rigour and impact — sharpening their skills in research, storytelling, ethics, and evidence-based journalism.

Journalism and Human Rights

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An engaging training that empowers women journalists to produce impactful stories on women’s and children’s rights, combining ethical journalism, human rights principles, and digital safety.

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Feminist Communication & Advocacy

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A supportive workshop to equip women-led Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) with cutting-edge digital communication and advocacy skills, empowering them to amplify their impact in media, human rights, and environmental fields.

Communication for Development

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A targeted training that strengthens women journalists’ and activists communication skills and portfolio, boosting their professional integration and visibility to effectively support development goals.

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Electronic Music Production

 

An inspiring electronic music production training for women artists — building advanced skills, nurturing creative independence, and opening new cultural and professional opportunities.

Photo-Journalism 

 

A transformative program for women survivors of extreme violence, using photography as a tool for healing, self-expression, and reclaiming their narrative.

Psychosocial support through art mediation

A creative workshop using photography and art to support displaced or confined children — offering a safe space to express emotions, process experiences, and foster resilience, confidence, and healing.

AHJ supports independent initiatives especially women journalists, activists and artists, along with Civil Society Organisations across 11 countries in Europe, Middle East and Africa, with field operations in Iraq, Yemen, and Egypt.

OUR PROJECTS

Voix des Femmes

Sans Frontières

VFSF Initiative​

Voix des Femmes Sans Frontières VFSF - Women’s Voices Without Borders  initiative supports women journalists and activists from the Middle East, Africa, and France, along with civil society and independent media organisations, through  education,  advocacy, networking and protection activities.

MAKANATI

The Makanati project - My Place in Arabic promotes women’s participation in Iraqi and Yemeni societies through dedicated media content and awareness on gender equality. It also empowers women journalists by enhancing their skills and access to leadership roles.

Voix des Femmes

Sans Frontières

Forum

Voix des Femmes Sans Frontières VFSF - Women’s Voices Without Borders International Forum promotes and develops professional women's voices in journalism by addressing human rights and climate change through a regional dialogue for peace and freedom of expression.

They Supported Us

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AHJ is a French organisation that empowers women as well as children through free training in journalism, human rights, and arts and culture.

AHJ operates with a commitment to the public interest, maintaining a non-profit, secular, apolitical, and intergenerational approach.

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