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Human rights online in Kenya

[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

women lawyers

[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

Luís Roberto Barroso

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

Annual Report

Annual Report 2023: Defending Critical Voices under Threat

The Amazon

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

World Press Freedom Day

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

Subversion

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

Schirlei Alves

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

Cirurgia de litígio

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

Journalist Impact Survey 2023

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