Media Defence provides legal help to journalists, citizen journalists and independent media across the world.
What We Do
Emergency Defence
We fund legal defence for journalists and independent media across the world.
Strategic Litigation
We take on strategic cases to promote and improve media freedom.
Capacity Building
We build local legal capacity to defend journalists through legal training and by funding local legal centres to defend journalists.
Reports, Events & Opportunities
Latest Articles
Chile Jails Judge and General Who Spied on Journalist Mauricio Weibel
The below is a translation of Spanish Press Release written by Mauricio Weibel Barahona. In what press freedom organisations are
Decisión fue adoptada por la justicia chilena
Leer en inglés aquí Por primera vez en la historia del mundo, un tribunal condena a un juez y un
Lawyer Impact Report 2025: A global network of over 300 lawyers defending journalists
Capacity BuildingStrengthening the network Supporting lawyers Part of Media Defence’s mission is to provide support to lawyers who represent journalists.
Lawyers from Across Europe Gather in Budapest for Media Defence Litigation Surgery
On 9th and 10th June 2026, Media Defence brought together lawyers from across Europe for its latest Litigation Surgery, held
Media Defence and OHCHR Convene Lawyers In San Jose to Strengthen Press Freedom Defences in Latin America
Media Defence and OACNUDH Convene Lawyers in San Jose to Strengthen Press Freedom Defences in Latin America. From June 15-17,
From Nairobi to London: Media Defence Fellow Sumayyah J. Mokku on Defending Press Freedom in Kenya
Media Defence’s Fellowship Programme supports lawyers working on freedom of expression in deepening their skills, broadening their networks, and connecting