Case Challenging Impunity in the Killing of Journalist Léo Veras Reaches the IACHR Six Years After His Death
UPDATE | 25 June 2026: The Committee to Protect Journalists has joined the petition to the Inter-American Commission on Human
Khadija Ismayilova Secures Win against Azerbaijan at European Court
The European Court of Human Rights has found that the criminal conviction of Khadija Ismayilova, a renowned Azeri journalist and
FPL and Media Defence launch “Ripostes”, a legal aid fund for independent media in France
This marks a first in France. The Fonds pour une Presse Libre (FPL), a French non-profit supporting independent media, and
Nika Gvaramia: Developments in Detention and Trial Highlight Serious Rights Violations
On December 4, 2024, at 3:30 PM, opposition leader, Nika Gvaramia was detained under circumstances raising serious concerns about due
María Teresa Ronderos awarded Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize
We are proud to celebrate Media Defence’s Chair of the Board of Trustees, María Teresa Ronderos, on receiving the prestigious
Media Defence Files ECtHR Case Against Azerbaijan’s Unlawful Detention of Journalist Imran Aliyev Ahead of COP29
Media Defence has filed a case at the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) against Azerbaijan on behalf of journalist
Media Defence Raises Press Freedom Concerns Over Spyware at Brazil’s Supreme Court Hearing
At a recent public hearing held by the Federal Supreme Court (STF), Media Defence and partners ABRAJI and Tornavoz highlighted
Media Defence and SLS’s Rule of Law Impact Lab File Case Before ECOWAS Court Challenging Senegal Internet Shutdowns
Filing on behalf of AfricTivistes and Two Senegalese Journalists Seeks Interim Measures to Prevent Internet Shutdowns. READ IN FRENCH
Claudia Julieta Duque: Ex agente del DAS condenado por torturas a periodista colombiana
Durante años, la periodista Claudia Julieta Duque fue sometida a una prolongada campaña de tortura psicológica a manos de la
Claudia Duque: Former DAS agent convicted for torture of Colombian journalist
For over two decades journalist Claudia Duque was subjected to a prolonged campaign of psychological torture at the hands of
ECOWAS Court condemns internet shutdown in Guinea
The ECOWAS Court has issued its decision following an application by the lawyers for the applicants; Association Des Blogueurs De