From Nairobi to London: Media Defence Fellow Sumayyah J. Mokku on Defending Press Freedom in Kenya
Media Defence’s Fellowship Programme supports lawyers working on freedom of expression in deepening their skills, broadening their networks, and connecting
Press Freedom Advocates: Manushika Cooray on Defending Free Expression in Sri Lanka
“What drives me to pursue this field is my conviction that if someone’s human rights are breached through torture or
[NOW CLOSED] Call for Applications: Europe Litigation Surgery
Application Deadline: April 15th, 2026 Date: June 8th – 11th, 2026 Location: Budapest, Hungary Media Defence invites applications from lawyers
Defending the Truth in Courts: Media Defence and OHCHR Collaborate to Strengthen Defence of Press Freedom in Latin America
Earlier this year, Media Defence and the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) convened a three-day Litigation Surgery in Costa Rica,
Building Solidarity Across Borders: Women Lawyers Connect Through Media Defence’s Peer Mentorship Programme
Media Defence’s Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Programme brings together lawyers from around the world to strengthen their skills, confidence, and professional networks.
[CLOSED] Call for Applications: Media Defence Asia Pacific Litigation Surgery
Application Deadline: September 26th Date: November 18th – 20th, 2025 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia APPLY HERE Media Defence invites applications
Strengthening Networks of Women Lawyers Around the World
Since 2021, Media Defence is strengthening legal communities of women lawyers who are working to defend, promote, and strengthen freedom