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The "Misuse" of the judicial system to attack freedom of expression
UNESCO has released a new report on “The “misuse” of the judicial system to attack freedom of expression”. The report
Russian disinformation: a weapon in its war on Ukraine
Lawmakers, academics and citizens are becoming increasingly aware of the threat posed by disinformation and malinformation. ‘Disinformation’ refers to falsehoods
TOHAV & The Fight for Freedom of Expression in Turkey - by Esma Yasar
This article was written by Esma Yasar, a Kurdish lawyer working for Media Defence’s partner organisation TOHAV. Esma Yasar took
[NOW CLOSED] We're recruiting: Human Resources and Operations Manager
We are looking for a talented Human Resources and Operations Manager to coordinate our Human Resources, Information Technology and Office
Paola Ugaz and the judicial harassment of journalists in Peru
Paola Ugaz is an award-winning Peruvian investigative journalist. In 2015, she co-authored – with Pedro Salinas – a book entitled
Black History Month: Talking Freedom of Expression with Journalist & Lawyer Nadine Kampire
October is Black History Month. Last year, we celebrated the work of trailblazing lawyers and journalists in sub-Saharan Africa This
Emilio Palacio Urrutia v Ecuador: The judgment paving the way for anti-SLAPP regulations in the Americas
This month at Media Defence, we focus on Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation, also known as SLAPPs. SLAPPs are a
[NOW CLOSED] We're recruiting: Legal Officer
Role Summary To conduct strategic litigation, provide case support to lawyers representing media and (citizen) journalists, deliver trainings on media
[NOW CLOSED] We're recruiting: Finance Manager
About the role We are currently looking for a talented and personable finance professional to oversee Media Defence’s day-to-day financial
Media Defence files four cases at the ECtHR concerning use of Pegasus spyware by the Azerbaijan government
Media Defence, with Azeri lawyers Zibeyda Sadigova and Elchin Sadigov, has filed four cases at the European Court of Human
Interview with Brazilian journalist & LGBTQ+ activist Jean Wyllys
Jean Wyllys is a Brazilian journalist who writes for Counter Punch, amongst other prominent newspapers and magazines. He is
Entrevista com o jornalista brasileiro e ativista LGBTQ+ Jean Wyllys
Jean Wyllys é um jornalista brasileiro que escreve para Counter Punch, entre outros jornais e revistas de destaque. É também