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Jineth Bedoya: a landmark judgment for the protection of women journalists
The Judgment The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (the Court) issued a landmark judgment in the case of Jineth Bedoya
Black History Month: Celebrating the work of lawyers in sub-Saharan Africa
Litigation in sub-Saharan Africa This Black History Month, we’re highlight the work of lawyers in sub-Saharan Africa in developing freedom
Appel à projets: opportunité de financement pour quatre centres de défense des médias
Opportunité de financement pour 4 centres de défense des médias en Afrique de l’Est, en Afrique de l’Ouest et en
Special Call: Funding for media defence centres in sub-Saharan Africa
We are offering four grants to support the delivery of media defence centres in sub-Saharan Africa Background Media Defence is
Meet the Trustees: Ugandan lawyer Cathy Anite
We interviewed trustee Cathy Anite to learn more about what has inspired her work and her achievements thus far. Can
Fatu Camara: A Gambian trailblazer
Journalist Impact: Interview with Fatu Camara Fatou Camara (otherwise known as Fatu) is an impressive journalist. Working under a dictator,
Launch of online information sessions: "Legal protection of press cartoonists"
Together with Cartooning for Peace, we are pleased to announce the launch of information sessions designed specifically for cartoonists, as
Convocatoria: Clínica de litigio en libertad de expresión para América Latina
Media Defence abre convocatoria para la participación de abogados y abogadas que trabajan en América Latina en su clínica de
UN body finds Cameroon journalist unlawfully detained and tortured
The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (UNWGAD) has published an Opinion holding Cameroon responsible for unlawfully detaining prominent investigative
Digital Rights Advocates: Interview with Gosego Rockfall Lekgowe
Introducting Gosego Rockfall Lekgowe Gosego Rockfall Lekgowe met Media Defence through a client and journalist whom he was assisting with
Craig Newmark Philanthropies renews its support
We are delighted to announce that Craig Newmark Philanthropies has presented us with an award of $200,000. Thanks to this
We are recruiting for a Trustee
Media Defence is recruiting a new trustee. The Board of Trustees is jointly and severally responsible for the overall governance