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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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“Our IPDC-backed proposals are shaping Sri Lanka’s media reform,” says Dr.Viranjana Herath, MLF Chairperson, highlighting strong IPDC–Media Law Forum collaboration

The IPDC Bureau—comprising eight of the 38 elected Member States that make up the Programme’s intergovernmental Council—demonstrated a strong global reach with projects spanning five regions. Nine projects (43%) will be implemented in Africa, five (24%) in Asia and the Pacific, three (14%) in Latin America and the Caribbean, one

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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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Celebrating World Press Freedom Day 2024 – “A Press For The Planet: Journalism In The Face Of The Environmental Crisis”

On May 2nd, 2024, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, luminaries from across South Asia convened to commemorate World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) under the overarching theme of “A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis.” This significant event, organized by UNESCO in collaboration with Transparency International Bangladesh

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discussion forum : ‘Strengthening Capacities of Journalists in Using Legal Tools to Address Hate Speech and Call for Law Reforms in Sri Lanka’

On the morning of November 05, 2023, in Vavniya, an event coordinated by the Media Law Forum, a prominent advocate for legal discussions pertaining to media, represented a significant stride in the continuous efforts to enhance the capabilities of journalists in addressing the widespread issue of hate speech. Positioned within

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