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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
COVID-19: Los Gobiernos Deben Proteger la Libertad de Expresión Durante la Pandemia
Los medios independientes son más importantes que nunca. El trabajo de los periodistas y de los medios de comunicación en
COVID-19: Un Estado de Emergencia no es Excusa Para la Represión del Gobierno
Los gobiernos alrededor del mundo están tomando medidas extraordinarias en la lucha contra la COVID-19. Muchas de estas medidas son
[NOW CLOSED] Call for Consultants: Independent Evaluation of Digital Rights Advocates Project
We are looking to engage an experienced evaluation consultant to carry out an interim and final evaluation of our Digital
Maria Ressa: Award-Winning Journalist Facing 6 Years in Prison
In a blow to press freedom in the Philippines, award winning journalist Maria Ressa is facing six years in prison
[NOW CLOSED] Call for Consultants: Technical Development of Resource Hub
Media Defence is looking to hire a consultant to develop an open access multimedia Resource Hub which will provide a
[NOW CLOSED] Call for Consultants: Development of Content for Resource Hub on Digital Rights
Media Defence is looking to hire a consultant to develop content for an open access Resource Hub which will provide