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Strengthening UVA Provincial Media Actors: Enhancing Election Reporting in the Digital Age

As part of its ongoing efforts to promote ethical journalism and media accountability, the Media Law Forum conducted a focused information session in Badulla on June 3, 2025, targeting media professionals from the Uva Province. The session aimed to build capacity in election reporting in the digital era, providing essential

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MLF Conducts Digital Election Reporting information session for Sabaragamuwa Media Actors

Following the local government elections, the Media Law Forum conducted a targeted information session on June 2, 2025, in Rathnapura, aimed at strengthening ethical media practices in Sri Lanka’s Sabaragamuwa Province. The main objective of the session was to enhance election reporting in the digital era, equipping provincial media actors

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Media Law Forum – Internship Opportunity

About Us The Media Law Forum is a dynamic organization at the intersection of media, technology, and legal practice. We analyze emerging legal issues in digital media, press freedom, content regulation, and intellectual property in the evolving media landscape. What We’re Looking For We invite passionate students from BOTH legal

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A Guide to Sri Lanka’s Personal Data Protection Act No. 9 of 2022

The enactment of the Personal Data Protection Act No. 9 of 2022 represents a watershed moment in Sri Lanka’s legal framework, marking the country’s formal recognition of data protection as a fundamental right in our increasingly digital society. As the nation embraces technological advancement and digital transformation, the need to

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Journalism as Democracy’s Shield: Sri Lanka’s Innovative Program for Enhancing Accurate Election Reporting

Award-winning journalist Scott Pelley once commented, “Democracies succeed or fail based on their journalism.” These words emphasize the crucial role of journalism, not just in informing the public but in shaping the identical foundation of a democratic society. Thus, the health of any democracy hinges on the veracity of its

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Legal Minds Unite: Media Law Forum Explores the Future of Media Legislation in Sri Lanka

The Media Law Forum convened a high-level networking event on April 30, 2025, at the Mandarina Hotel in Colombo, gathering leading legal experts to examine recent developments in Sri Lankan media legislation. Professor Sanath Wijesinghe delivered the keynote address, offering an in-depth analysis of the Online Safety Act and the

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Media Law Forum Hosts Strategic Discussion on Sri Lanka’s Media Laws

The Media Law Forum recently convened a high-level closed-door dialogue with key legal and media stakeholders to reflect on the future direction of media law in Sri Lanka. The event brought together legal professionals, media advocates, and policy experts for an in-depth conversation on the changing media landscape and the

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Strengthening Digital Journalism: Media Law Forum Trains ‘News Center’ on Election Reporting

On April 29, 2025, the Media Law Forum conducted a specialized information session for News Center, one of Sri Lanka’s most trusted and influential digital news platforms. The session was designed to address the evolving challenges faced by digital-first media in applying the revised election media guidelines for the 2025

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Media Law Forum Engages Neth FM on Election Reporting in the Digital Age

On April 28, 2025, the Media Law Forum conducted a targeted information session for Neth FM, a leading Sinhala-language radio broadcaster known for its diverse programming, including news, current affairs, religious content, and talk shows. Recognizing Neth FM’s expanding presence across digital platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, and its website

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Preparing Digital Newsrooms for Election 2025: Media Law Forum Engages News 19

The Media Law Forum conducted a specialized information session with digital media platform News 19 on 25.04.2025. The session addressed the unique challenges faced by digital and social media platforms in implementing the revised election media guidelines for Sri Lanka’s upcoming local government elections. Expert facilitators provided News 19’s digital

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