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Media Defence Partners with Media Foundation for West Africa
As part of our work to help build a strong global legal defence network for independent media, Media Defence is
Media Defence Files Petition with UNWGAD Seeking Release of Tsi Conrad
Media Defence has filed a Petition with the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (UNWGAD) seeking the immediate and unconditional
Explaining the Issues: Internet Shutdowns
In Media Defence’s Explaining the Issues series, we provide an overview of legal issues faced by the media. See other
Media Defence Announces First Round of Funded Partners Working On Digital Rights in Africa
As part of our work to help build a strong global legal defence network for independent media, Media Defence is
[NOW CLOSED] Special Call: Funding for a Media Defence Centre in India
Media Defence would like to partner with an NGO or law centre for the provision of quality legal support for
Media Defence Files Amicus Curiae Brief Before Mexico’s Supreme Court of Justice on the Use of Force During Protests
On 22 September 2020, Media Defence filed an amicus curiae brief before Mexico’s Supreme Court of Justice, in a case
Presentación de Amicus Curiae Ante la SCNJ, Sobre el Uso de la Fuerza Pública Durante Protestas
El 22 de septiembre, las organizaciones no gubernamentales Media Defence y ARTICLE 19, oficina para México y Centroamérica, presentamos un
Colombian Supreme Court Clarifies Rules Around Protection of Human Rights During Social Protests
On 22 September 2020, the Supreme Court of Colombia handed down judgment condemning the violent repression of anti-government protests in
Media Defence Receives Grant Award from Craig Newmark Philanthropies
Media Defence is thrilled to announce receipt of a grant award of $150,000 from Craig Newmark Philanthropies (CNP). This grant
Digital Rights Advocates: Interview with Kenyan Lawyer Mercy Mutemi
Welcome to the Digital Rights Advocates blog series, where we hear from lawyers litigating digital rights in sub-Saharan Africa. Digital
Media Defence Awarded Three Year Grant from the Ford Foundation
Media Defence is delighted to announce that the Ford Foundation has awarded the organisation a grant of $450,000. This funding,
Getting to Know: Chambers Diversity & Inclusion
In September 2019, Media Defence was announced as the charity partner of the Chambers and Partners Diversity and Inclusion Awards.