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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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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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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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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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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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Advancing Digital Rights and Awareness: Media Actors and Lawyers Address Misinformation, Malinformation, and Disinformation in Jaffna

The workshop titled “Empowering Media Actors and Lawyers through Digital Rights Awareness and Collaboration” was successfully held on 24 January 2026 in Jaffna, with a strong focus on digital rights, digital awareness, and the growing threats posed by misinformation, malinformation, and disinformation. Conducted in Tamil, the programme brought together journalists

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