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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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Media Law Forum Challenges Proposed Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill Before the Supreme Court

The Media Law Forum (MLF) has filed a petition before the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka under SC/SD 118/2026, challenging the constitutionality of the proposed Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill, which was placed before Parliament on 19 August 2026. The petition has been instituted in the public interest, raising significant concerns regarding

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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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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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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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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 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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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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