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Media Defence Asia Pacific Litigation Surgery Brings Together Regional Experts to Defend Press Freedom

From 18 to 20 November 2025, Media Defence held the Asia Pacific Litigation Surgery in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia—a three-day intensive training programme combining expert-led presentations, case analysis, and peer-to-peer learning on key issues related to press freedom. The programme brought together 12 participants from 10

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Webinar Recording: Gen Z Protests in Asia – Freedom of Expression & Human Rights Defence

Witness a powerful regional discussion on how Gen Z activists across Asia are transforming the fight for freedom of expression, digital rights, and human rights protection—despite growing online threats, surveillance, and shrinking civic spaces. This webinar, held on 20 November 2025, brings together legal experts,

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🚨 Webinar Alert! 🚨 – Gen Z Protests in Asia: Freedom of Expression & the Evolving Landscape of Human Rights Defence

🚨 Webinar Alert! 🚨 Gen Z Protests in Asia: Freedom of Expression & the Evolving Landscape of Human Rights Defence 🗓️ 20 November 2025 🕑 2:00 PM (IST) 💻 Zoom – https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81656200870?pwd=E1dKJZe8fG5KVgGt6vv8pKJzrTDyEq.1 Meeting ID: 816 5620 0870 Passcode: 016443 💥 Gen Z is driving a new

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Empowering Eastern Province Media Actors: Advancing Ethical Election Reporting in the Digital Era

The Media Law Forum continued its regional outreach by hosting an information session in Batticaloa on 1 November 2025, delivered in Tamil, specifically aimed at strengthening the skills of Tamil media professionals in the Eastern Province. The workshop focused on the growing challenges of election

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Media Law Forum Conducts Digital Election Reporting Session for SLRC Journalists

Recognizing the critical role of responsible journalism in safeguarding electoral integrity in the digital era, the Media Law Forum (MLF) conducted an information session on October 14, 2025, at the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) newsroom. The session focused on strengthening ethical standards in election

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Call for Applications – Environmental Journalists in Sri Lanka

The Media Law Forum is establishing a Bilingual Legal Support Network to strengthen legal protection and access to justice for environmental journalists in Sri Lanka. We invite applications from environmental journalists committed to defending Media freedom and advancing environmental justice. This initiative will: Support journalists

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Call for Applications (Lawyers & Legal Experts) – Strengthening Legal Protection and Access to Justice for Environmental Journalists in Sri Lanka

Call for Applications (Lawyers & Legal Experts) – Strengthening Legal Protection and Access to Justice for Environmental Journalists in Sri Lanka The Media Law Forum is establishing a Bilingual Legal Support Network to strengthen legal protection and access to justice for environmental journalists in Sri

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Media Law Forum Relaunches 24/7 Legal Hotline for Environmental Journalists in Sri Lanka

The Media Law Forum (MLF) is proud to announce the official relaunch of its Emergency Legal Hotline, dedicated to supporting environmental journalists in Sri Lanka. This relaunch highlights the Forum’s commitment to providing rapid, reliable, and accessible legal assistance to journalists reporting on environmental issues,

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Modern Data Protection Law: Principles, Implementation, and Global Standards

Introduction Data protection law has emerged as one of the most significant areas of legal development in the 21st century. As digital technologies transform how personal information is collected, processed, and shared, legal frameworks have evolved to establish comprehensive protections for individual privacy rights while

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Media Law Forum Hosts Specialized Session for MOJO Journalists on Election Media Guidelines and Digital Verification

The Media Law Forum conducted a specialized information session with MOJO News—Mobile Journalism Journalists on Thursday, August 29, 2025, at the Sri Lanka Press Institute Auditorium. The session focused on the unique challenges faced by mobile journalism and social media platforms in implementing the revised

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