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HRCSL Finds Continued Detention of Two Tamil Books Violated Fundamental Rights

The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has found that the continued detention of two Tamil-language books by Sri Lanka Customs violated the author’s fundamental rights, including freedom of expression, equality before the law and the right to use and promote his own language and culture. The Commission has

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Last Call: Free UNESCO–Oxford Online Course on Freedom of Expression for Judicial Actors

UNESCO and the Bonavero Institute of Human Rights at the University of Oxford are inviting judicial and legal professionals around the world to register for the third edition of the Global Online Training Programme on Freedom of Expression for Judicial Actors, which begins on 5 October 2026. The free five-week

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International Day for Universal Access to Information – 28 September

Information is a right. Access matters. Today, 28 September, marks the International Day for Universal Access to Information, highlighting the importance of everyone’s right to seek, receive and share information. Access to reliable and timely information is essential for informed decision-making, transparency, accountability and meaningful participation in society. It also

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RLS South Asia Representatives Visit Media Law Forum

The Media Law Forum (MLF) welcomed representatives of the Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung (RLS) South Asia to the MLF office on September 24 for a discussion aimed at further strengthening the partnership between the two organisations. The meeting included a productive exchange on ongoing and future MLF–RLS collaboration, as well as preparations for

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UNESCO and University of Oxford Launch Free Global Course on Freedom of Expression for Judicial Actors

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Bonavero Institute of Human Rights at the University of Oxford will launch the third edition of their Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Freedom of Expression for Judicial Actors on 5 October 2026. The free, global online course is

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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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Empowering Media and Lawyers: Digital Rights, Online Safety, and Strategies to Combat Misinformation in the Digital Space

The Media Law Forum conducted a Sinhala-language workshop in Bandarawela on 14 March 2026, focusing on digital rights and collaborative strategies for media and legal professionals to address misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation in the online environment. The session brought together journalists and lawyers to explore how responsible communication and ethical

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Media Law Forum Chairperson Highlights South Asia’s AI Governance Challenges at UNESCO Forum

Dr. Viranjana Herath, Chairperson of the Media Law Forum and Attorney-at-Law, contributed to high-level global discussions on digital governance at the Digital Platform Governance International Conference convened by UNESCO. The conference was hosted at the Future Africa Campus of the University of Pretoria in South Africa. Speaking at the Regional

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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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Black January – Remembering Sri Lankan journalists

Black January 🖤 Remembering Sri Lankan journalists who faced violence, disappearance, and death in the pursuit of truth, Justice remains delayed. Our memory remains strong கறுப்பு ஜனவரி உண்மையைத் தேடும் பயணத்தில் வன்முறை, கடத்தல் மற்றும் மரணங்களைச் சந்தித்த இலங்கை ஊடகவியலாளர்களை நினைவுகூருகிறோம். நீதி கிடைப்பதில் இன்னும் தாமதம் நிலவுகிறது. ஆயினும், எமது நினைவுகள் என்றும் உறுதியாக

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