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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.
African Commission finds Rwandan Authorities Violated Journalists’ Right to Freedom of Expression
The African Commission of Human and People’s Rights has found that Rwanda violated the right to freedom of expression of
Media Defence Launches eReader and Advanced Modules on Digital Rights and Freedom of Expression Online
Media Defence is excited to announce its new eReader which is now the home to the new Advanced Modules on
Announcement: Media Defence Launches New Visual Identity and Website
Media Legal Defence Initiative is now trading as Media Defence. Along with our new trading name, we also unveil a
Landmark Judgment: ECOWAS Court Finds Togo Violated FoE with Internet Shutdown
On June 25th 2020, the ECOWAS Court handed down an important decision for freedom of expression, digital rights, and press
Covid-19 Appeal: Help Us Defend Independent Media
The context in which the media operates is forecast to worsen. Insecurity and populism spread, governments copy restrictive and abusive
Partners: Interview With an Anonymous Azerbaijani Lawyer
Welcome to the second instalment of our ‘Partners’ blog series. In this series, we interview some of our partners from