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COVID-19: Governments Must Protect Freedom of Expression During the Pandemic

Independent media has never been so important. The work of journalists and media outlets around the world during this crisis

Introducing Our New Strategy for 2020 - 2024

In 2008, Media Defence was established to ensure that independent media, journalists and citizen journalists, who are under threat of

Press Freedom in Azerbaijan: ECtHR Delivers Judgment in the Case of Khadija Ismayilova

The European Court of Human Rights has delivered its judgment today in the case of award-winning investigative journalist Khadija Ismayilova.

Digital Rights Advocates: Interview with Tonny Kirabira

Tonny Kirabira is a Ugandan lawyer and researcher who attended Media Defence’s 2018 East Africa Litigation Surgery as part of

Announcement: Interim CEO Appointment

Media Defence would like to congratulate our CEO, Lucy Freeman, on her upcoming maternity leave, beginning February 2020. While she

Project assistant vacancy

[NOW CLOSED] We are hiring - Fundraising Officer

We are looking for a proactive, dynamic and experienced Fundraising Officer with a track record of success in raising funds

Media Defence's Partner FLIP Receives Prestigious Award in Colombia

On 27 November, Media Defence’s partner Fundación para la Libertad de Prensa (FLIP) was awarded journalist of the year at

Inter-American Court of Human Rights Protects Freedom of Expression in Venezuelan Criminal Defamation Case

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) delivered its judgment on the case of Tulio Álvarez v Venezuela. The judgment

Award-winning Egyptian Photojournalist Shawkan Subject to Draconian “Police Observation” Probation Measures

Media Defence has filed an update to the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention in connection with the ongoing detention

European Court of Human Rights Finds Hungary’s Refusal to Allow Journalist Access to Asylum Seekers’ Centre Interfered with Press Freedom

The European Court of Human Rights has held that a refusal to grant a journalist access to an asylum seeker

2018 Annual Report: Ten Years of Media Defence

Download our 2018 annual report (pdf)   In 2018 Medial Defence turned ten years old. Our 2018 annual report reflects

Microsite Celebrates 10 Years of Media Defence

In 2018 Media Defence turned ten years old. Along with our 2018 annual report, we’re taking a moment to look