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Media Law Forum Conducts Digital Rights and Online Safety Workshop in Kandy

The Media Law Forum successfully conducted a Sinhala-language workshop on 19 June 2026 in Kandy, bringing together journalists and legal professionals to strengthen understanding of digital rights, online safety, and media literacy in an increasingly complex digital environment. The workshop focused on fostering collaboration between media practitioners and lawyers to

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Legal Analysis – Bill of the Chartered Institute of Media Professionals of Sri Lanka – June 2026

The Bill titled “Chartered Institute of Media Professionals of Sri Lanka Bill”, which seeks to provide for the establishment of the Chartered Institute of Media Professionals of Sri Lanka with a view to introducing and maintaining professional standards for media professionals and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto, was

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🕊️ World Press Freedom Day | May 3

A free and independent media is essential for every democracy. Journalists play a vital role in informing the public, questioning power, and protecting truth in society. Today, we stand for: ✔️ Truth ✔️ Transparency ✔️ Freedom of Expression Journalists should be able to work without fear, pressure, intimidation, or censorship.

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Call for Applications- Video Production Opportunity for Environmental Journalists – Sri Lanka

Video Production Opportunity for Environmental Journalists – Sri Lanka We are pleased to invite applications from journalists, video storytellers, and media professionals with proven experience in visual storytelling and journalistic content production for an upcoming initiative on environmental journalism in Sri Lanka. The selected applicants will be engaged to develop

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Sri Lankan Representative Contributes to UNESCO Regional Workshop on Digital Platform Governance in Nepal

Dr. Viranjana Herath AAL, Chairperson and Legal Consultant of the Media Law Forum, represented Sri Lanka at the Regional Workshop on “Safeguarding Freedom of Expression and Access to Information in South Asia through the Implementation of the UNESCO Guidelines for the Governance of Digital Platforms,” held at Tribhuvan University from March

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Media Law Forum Conducts Digital Election Reporting Training in Pambala

The Media Law Forum convened a Sinhala-language information session on 01 April 2026 in Pambala, aimed at strengthening the ability of journalists from the North Western Province to navigate the demands of election reporting within today’s digital media environment. The session examined critical aspects of contemporary election coverage, including the

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Media Law Forum Hosts Election Reporting Session in Nuwara Eliya.

On Sunday, 15 March 2026, the Media Law Forum conducted a Tamil-language information session titled “Election Reporting in the Digital Era” in Nuwara Eliya, aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of journalists from Sri Lanka’s Central Province. The session focused on key issues including the revised election media guidelines

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Media Law Forum Conducts Capacity-Building Session on Responsible Election Reporting

The Media Law Forum conducted a Sinhala-language information session on 25 February 2026 at the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation to strengthen the capacity of media professionals in responsible election reporting within an evolving digital media landscape. The session provided a comprehensive review of the revised Election Media Guidelines in Sri

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Empowering Communities Online: Media Law Forum Hosts Digital Empowerment Lab on Rights and Safety

The Media Law Forum successfully convened the Digital Empowerment Lab, a one-day workshop held on 6 February 2026 at Sofia Colombo City Hotel, aimed at strengthening digital rights awareness, online safety, and responsible digital participation among marginalized communities in Sri Lanka. The workshop explored key dimensions of everyday digital engagement,

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Digital Rights: A Guide for Safe and Informed Digital Participation

Digital Rights: A Guide for Safe and Informed Digital Participation (Trilingual Booklet – English | Sinhala | Tamil) “Digital Rights: A Guide for Safe and Informed Digital Participation” is a trilingual publication by Media Law Forum Sri Lanka, available in English, Sinhala, and Tamil, developed to promote digital rights awareness,

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