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[Now Closed] Call for Consultants: Independent evaluation of ‘International Network of Internet Freedom Lawyers (INIFL)’ multi-regional project
1. About Media Defence Media Defence’s Vision A world where journalists no longer face legal challenges that threaten their ability
[NOW CLOSED] Call for Applications: Freedom of Expression Litigation Surgery for Women Lawyers from South and Southeast Asia
3-5 September 2024, Kathmandu, Nepal Deadline for applications: 8 July 2024 Media Defence is calling for applications from lawyers based
Strategic Support for Legal Defenders of Press Freedom: Our Lawyer Impact Survey
Working with lawyers Part of Media Defence’s mission is to provide support to lawyers who represent journalists. We do this
Brazil: Supreme Court Acts to Prevent the Silencing of Journalists through Judicial Harassment
In a landmark ruling, Brazil’s Federal Supreme Court (STF) has declared judicial harassment of journalists unconstitutional, marking a significant step
Guardians of the Amazon: Abraji and FLIP's Joint Report on Journalism in the Region
Our partners, the Brazilian Association of Investigative Journalism (Abraji) and the Foundation for Press Freedom (FLIP) have joined forces to
Strengthening Global Press Freedom: Insights from World Press Freedom Day 2024
A free and independent press serves as the cornerstone of democracy, providing citizens with essential information to understand the world
Landmark Ruling: Kenya's High Court Declares Colonial-era Subversion Laws Unconstitutional
Media Defence welcomes the verdict of the High Court in Nakuru, striking down sections of the Kenyan Penal Code which
UN Rapporteurs Call for Protection of Brazilian Journalist Schirlei Alves
UN Rapporteurs Call for Protection of Brazilian Journalist Schirlei Alves Amid Defamation Charges Stemming from Rape Trial Coverage A letter
Convite à apresentação de candidaturas: Cirurgia de litígio em português na África Subsariana
Cirurgia de litígio em português na África Subsariana Aplique aqui 23 a 25 de julho de 2024 em Nairobi, Quénia
Doxing, Deepfakes and Digital Inclusion: Discussing Women’s Rights and Online Safety with Lilian Olivia Orero
Lilian Olivia Orero is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and champion of women’s digital rights. She recently
Our Journalist Impact Survey 2023
Explore Report We’re pleased to publish key insights from our 7th Journalist Impact Survey. The report shares findings and observations