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[NOW CLOSED] Call for Consultants: Training Materials for Litigation Surgeries on Freedom of Expression in Latin America

Media Defence’s vision is a world where journalists no longer face legal challenges that threaten their ability to report freely

International Women’s Day: Celebrating Inspiring Women Journalists and Lawyers

This International Women’s Day, Media Defence wants to celebrate the talented and courageous women who promote freedom of expression around

Women journalists Jineth Bedoya, Claudia Duque and Khadija Ismayilova

International Women's Day: Combating Gender-Based Violence Against Journalists

On 25 May 2000, Jineth Bedoya Lima travelled to Colombia’s infamous Modelo prison, intending to follow up a lead. A

A Year in Review: Our 2020 Learning Report

At Media Defence, we undertake a variety of internal and external evaluations each year in order to understand the effectiveness

Intermediary liability is when internet intermediaries are liable for content published using their services.

Explaining the Issues: Intermediary Liability

In our Explaining the Issues series, we explain legal issues faced by the media – this instalment covers intermediary liability.

Multiple Lawsuits Filed against Polityka Journalist, Grzegorz Rzeczkowski

Media Defence is providing emergency support to Grzegorz Rzeczkowski, an investigative journalist with Poland’s prominent political weekly Polityka. Rzeczkowski is

JP Cuenca

Over 140 Lawsuits Filed against Journalist João Paulo Cuenca in Brazil

In Brazil, journalist and author JP Cuenca became the defendant in more than 140 lawsuits. These suits were filed all

Media Defence Intervenes at Strasbourg Court in ‘Right to be Forgotten’ Case

Media Defence, along with a number of other NGOs, has filed a third-party intervention at the European Court of Human

Jineth Bedoya as petitioner in the 157th Ordinary Period of Sessions of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.

Media Defence Files Amicus Curiae Brief in the Case of Jineth Bedoya

Media Defence has filed an amicus curiae brief at the Inter-American Court of Human Rights in the case of Jineth

Media Defence Files Second Application to European Court to Challenge SLAPP Harassment of Citizen Journalist Elena Popa

Media Defence has filed a second application to the European Court of Human Rights on behalf of citizen journalist Elena

[NOW CLOSED] Call for Consultants: "Train the Trainer" Facilitation

Media Defence’s Digital Rights Advocates training programme works to defend, promote and strengthen freedom of expression online in East, West

Media Defence Intervenes at ECtHR in Case of UK Journalist Arrested Under Harassment Law

Media Defence has filed a third party intervention at the ECtHR in the case of Pal v UK. Ms Pal