Media Law Forum is formed with a mandate in building collective platform for media reforms in Sri Lanka with the participation of lawyers, journalists and other relevant stakeholders.
We at the Media Law Forum will be engaged in research, training, networking and partnerships for the betterment of Sri Lanka’s media related laws, policies and practices among journalists and other stakeholders. The lack of comprehensive legal assistance for affected journalists to secure relief within Sri Lanka’s labour related legal protections has been a long felt need. The establishment of MLF will be the pioneering effort in filling this vacuum.
Legal Protection
Media Literacy
Advocacy
Networking
Legal Protection
- Conducting legal research and analysis to identify gaps and weaknesses in existing media laws and regulations.
- Providing legal assistance and support to journalists and media organisations facing legal challenges, including defamation lawsuits, censorship, and harassment.
- Lobbying for the reform of laws and regulations that restrict press freedom and advocating for the adoption of international human rights standards on freedom of expression.
- Offering training and capacity-building programs for lawyers and judges to enhance their knowledge of media law and human rights law.
Media Literacy
- Developing and disseminating educational materials, including training manuals, handbooks, and online resources, to promote media literacy and critical thinking skills among journalists and the public.
- Conducting training programs for journalists and media practitioners on ethical journalism practices, media law, and digital security.
- Organising public awareness campaigns to educate citizens about their rights to freedom of expression and access to information.
- Lobbying government officials and policymakers to enact laws and regulations that protect and promote media freedom and press freedom.
Advocacy
- Developing and implementing advocacy campaigns to raise public awareness of the importance of media freedom and the dangers of censorship and repression.
- Organizing public events, including seminars, workshops, and press conferences, to promote media freedom and freedom of expression.
- Organising public awareness campaigns to educate citizens about their rights to freedom of expression and access to information.
- Working with civil society groups and international organizations to build coalitions and alliances in support of media freedom and human rights.
Networking
- Building and strengthening partnerships with local and international media organisations, human rights groups, and other civil society actors.
- Creating and maintaining online platforms and social media channels to facilitate communication and collaboration among journalists, media practitioners, and other stakeholders.
- Organising regional and international conferences and forums to promote dialogue and exchange among media professionals, policymakers, and civil society actors.
- Providing opportunities for journalists and media practitioners to engage with and learn from their peers through exchanges, workshops, and study tours.
Strengthened
to consistently provide legal support to journalists in need of legal assistance
Proactively engaging
with media owners and government actors to improve climate for journalist rights
Sharing intervention
best practices with like-minded organizations contributing to a more equitable and fair media landscape
Advocating
for establishing a socially responsible media culture
