Webinars and Events

At Media Defence, we regularly host webinars and participate in panel discussions at global and regional conferences to share insights on the legal threats facing journalists around the world. These events bring together lawyers, journalists, and human rights experts to explore critical issues such as SLAPPs, digital surveillance, cross-border repression, and the criminalisation of journalism. Browse our past events and stay updated on upcoming sessions to learn more about how legal empowerment can strengthen press freedom globally.

Our Events and Webinars

Watch Our Webinar: Women Journalists Investigating Power

Backlash Without Borders: Women Investigating Power What happens when journalists expose powerful wrongdoing and refuse to look away? For Emilia

Watch our Webinar: From Judgments to Justice: Human Rights Bodies vs. Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists

On Monday, 3 November 2025, Media Defence held a case-driven conversation on how regional courts and UN mechanisms can help

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

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

Standing Up to Abusive Lawsuits: Legal Support Seminar with Ossigeno per L'Informazione

9 April 2025 | 15:00–18:00 CET | In-person and online | Italian (In person & Online) English (Online) Media Defence’s

Watch our Webinar: Legal Considerations for Environmental Journalists

Watch the recording below of our webinar in collaboration with Journalismfund Europe, where we discussed the risks faced by environmental