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Webinar: (Mis)use of Data Protection Laws to Suppress Public-Interest Journalism
On 30 June 2025, Media Defence and the International Press Institute (IPI) co-hosted a webinar exploring the growing misuse of
Press Freedom Is at Risk — Help Us Defend Journalists
When journalism is silenced, power goes unchecked — and people suffer, especially those already marginalised. That’s why Media Defence exists:
The Legal Minefield of Investigating Tech: Insights from Our CEO
At the 2025 International Journalism Festival in Perugia, Media Defence CEO Carlos Gaio joined a panel discussion titled “When Removing
Filing Amicus Curiae and other submissions at Domestic Courts: Strengthening Freedom of Expression at the National Level
In 2024, Media Defence filed written submissions in a number of cases before domestic courts across four regions. The role
Legal Threats Against Lawyers Protecting Journalists: Preliminary Findings
[NOW CLOSED] Call for Applications: Freedom of Expression Litigation Surgery for Women Lawyers from South and Southeast Asia
3-5 September 2024, Kathmandu, Nepal Deadline for applications: 8 July 2024 Media Defence is calling for applications from lawyers based
15 Years of Impact: Violence against Journalists
This year marks Media Defence’s 15th anniversary. To celebrate this milestone, we are looking at the ways in which freedom
15 Years of Impact: Internet Shutdowns
This year marks Media Defence’s 15th anniversary. To celebrate this milestone, we will be taking a look at the ways
¿Son las leyes sobre noticias falsas la mejor manera de enfrentar la desinformación?
A finales de 2021, Grecia se unió a la creciente lista de países que legislan contra las noticias falsas. Una
Les lois sur les "fake news" sont-elles le meilleur moyen de lutter contre la désinformation?
En décembre 2021, la Grèce a rejoint la liste croissante des pays qui légifèrent contre les “fausses nouvelles” (ou «
Russian disinformation: a weapon in its war on Ukraine
Lawmakers, academics and citizens are becoming increasingly aware of the threat posed by disinformation and malinformation. ‘Disinformation’ refers to falsehoods
Spying in the digital age: The use of spyware against journalists
Spyware and freedom of expression Encryption is a valuable tool for freedom of expression online. It allows journalists, lawyers, human