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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 reporting in the digital era,

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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 coverage and enhancing the capacity

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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 reporting on environmental and public

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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 Lanka. We invite lawyers and

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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, who often face unique challenges,

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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 enabling legitimate data processing activities.

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Media in the Digital Era: Navigating Freedom of Expression and Media Law

The seminar titled “Freedom of Expression and Emerging Challenges”, jointly organized by the Media Law Forum and the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), was successfully held on 24th July 2025, from 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. The event was officially opened by Senior Attorney-at-Law Rajeev Amarasuriya, President of the

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🎙️ Seminar Alert: Freedom of Expression & Emerging Challenges – Register Now!

📢 The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) and the Media Law Forum invite you to a timely and insightful seminar on “Freedom of Expression and Emerging Challenges.” 🗓 Date: 24 July 2025🕒 Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM📍 Venue: BASL Auditorium 🎓 Open to: Lawyers Law students Media professionals

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Minister of Health and Mass Media Receives Key Research on Hate Speech Law Reform by Media Law Forum

In a significant step toward strengthening democratic values and responsible communication, the Media Law Forum, in collaboration with the UNESCO International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC), officially presented the research publication “A Path to Reform: Assessing Hate Speech Laws in Sri Lanka” to Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, Minister of

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

Continuing its series of regional outreach efforts, the Media Law Forum held an information session in Matara on June 4, 2025, focused on strengthening the capacity of media professionals in the Southern Province. The session centered on the evolving challenges of election reporting in the digital era, emphasizing the role

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