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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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🕊️ 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

Media Law Forum Strengthens Digital Election Reporting Skills of Derana Media Network Journalists

The Media Law Forum continued its media capacity-building initiatives by conducting a Sinhala-language workshop for journalists attached to the Derana Media Network on April 28, 2026. The programme focused on strengthening professional standards and enhancing digital election reporting skills in the rapidly evolving media environment.

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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

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Sri Lankan Representative Contributes to UNESCO Regional Workshop on Digital Platform Governance in Nepal

Dr. Viranjana Herath AAL, Chairperson and Legal Consultant of the Media Law Forum, represented Sri Lanka at the Regional Workshop on “Safeguarding Freedom of Expression and Access to Information in South Asia through the Implementation of the UNESCO Guidelines for the Governance of Digital Platforms,” held

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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

Protect Yourself Online | Digital Safety & Privacy Webinar with SLCERT

Digital Safety, Privacy & Online Freedom – Webinar Recording This webinar, organized by Media Law Forum, features an expert from Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) discussing practical ways to stay safe in digital spaces and protect your privacy online. As digital platforms become

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Media Law Forum Hosts Election Reporting Session in Nuwara Eliya.

On Sunday, 15 March 2026, the Media Law Forum conducted a Tamil-language information session titled “Election Reporting in the Digital Era” in Nuwara Eliya, aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of journalists from Sri Lanka’s Central Province. The session focused on key issues including

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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

Workshop on Digital Rights Awareness and Collaborative Strategies for Media and Legal Professionals

On 13 March 2026, the Media Law Forum conducted a Sinhala-language workshop in Rathnapura on “Digital Rights Awareness and Collaborative Strategies for Media and Legal Professionals: Addressing Misinformation, Disinformation and Malinformation in the Digital Space.” The session brought together journalists and lawyers to discuss online

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