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Media Law Forum Admitted to UNESCO’s Official NGO Partnership System with Consultative Status

The Media Law Forum (MLF) is pleased to announce that it has been admitted into the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)’s official NGO partnership system with consultative status. The decision was communicated through an official letter from UNESCO dated 2 September 2026.

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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

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‘The Youthquake’ book Launched at BMICH

Dr. Ranga Kalansooriya’s latest book, The Youthquake: Emergence of the Fifth Estate vs The Captured Fourth in Asia, was launched on September 7, 2026, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo. The book, co-authored by Eva Danayanti, Mandana Ismail Abewickrema, Nazia Afrin

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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

Media Law Forum Brings Journalists and Lawyers Together for Digital Rights Programme in Anuradhapura

The Media Law Forum held a Sinhala-language Digital Rights and Online Safety Programme in Anuradhapura on 21 June 2026, bringing together journalists and legal professionals to discuss emerging challenges in the digital landscape and explore collaborative approaches to promoting a safer and more informed online

Media Law Forum Strengthens Digital Rights Awareness Through Capacity-Building Programme in Kurunegala

The Media Law Forum organized a Sinhala-language workshop in Kurunegala on 20 June 2026, bringing together journalists and legal professionals for a day of learning, discussion, and collaboration on digital rights, online safety, and responsible engagement in digital spaces. The programme was designed to enhance

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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

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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

INTERNSHIP – MENTORSHIP PROGRAM 2026

A Unique Blend of Mentorship & Internship Kickstart your career with hands-on experience and guidance from globally experienced Lead Researchers of the Centre for Inclusive Societies (CIST), Media Law Forum (MLF), Colombo, Sri Lanka. Conducted by:Dr. Pooja Kalita & Dr. Aruna Jayasena 🌐 www.medialawforum.org/cist/ PROGRAM

Media Law Forum strengthens Sri Lankan journalists against election disinformation

Democracy does not sustain itself automatically. It depends on an informed public, and an informed public depends on journalists who understand not only how to report, but also the legal and ethical boundaries within which reporting must take place. This is the quiet but vital

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