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Landmark Workshop Explores Path to Reforming Hate Speech Laws in Sri Lanka

A groundbreaking workshop titled “A Path to Reform: Assessing Hate Speech Laws in Sri Lanka” was held at the Mandarina Hotel, Colombo, bringing together prominent legal experts, academics, and stakeholders. This significant event was organized under the International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC-UNESCO), in collaboration with the Media

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Workshop on Civil Defamation Law for Journalists at Lakehouse

Media Law Forum conducted a specialized workshop at the Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited aimed at educating journalists on civil defamation law on 3rd of November 2024. Led by Mr. Viranjana Herath, President of the Media Law Forum, the program provided journalists with a comprehensive understanding of civil defamation law

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University Students and Information Literacy: An Insightful Panel Discussion

An enlightening panel discussion on “University Students and Information Literacy” was held at the University of Colombo on October 28, 2024. The event featured key speakers, including Viranjana Herath, Chairperson of Media Law Forum; Dr. Pavithra Jayawardena, Senior Lecturer in the Department of International Relations at the University of Colombo;

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Extensive Media Law Awareness Program Conducted at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura

On October 4, 2024, the Media Law Forum hosted a comprehensive awareness program at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, targeting students from the mass media departments of both Kelaniya University and the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. The event provided a detailed exploration of Sri Lanka’s media law landscape, offering critical

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Awareness Program on the Landscape of Media Law in Sri Lanka for University Students

The Media Law Forum hosted a comprehensive awareness program at the University of Colombo, designed for students from Kelaniya University and Colombo University’s mass media departments on September 13, 2024. This program provided an in-depth exploration of the landscape of media law in Sri Lanka, offering valuable insights into the

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Workshop on Mass Media Laws and Ethical Reporting on Cyber Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (CSGBV) for Journalists

Media Law Forum, in partnership with Search for Common Ground, is hosting a two-day workshop titled “Understanding Mass Media Laws and Reporting on Cyber Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (CSGBV) for Journalists” on September 6th and 7th, 2024, at the Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute, Colombo. This workshop is

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Legal Awareness Workshop Empowers Mobile Journalists

The Media Law Forum hosted a legal awareness workshop for mobile journalists lacking access to traditional newsrooms on July 30th. Held at the SLPI Auditorium, the event provided a comprehensive overview of the legal landscape impacting journalism. Key topics included laws relevant to journalism, regulations aimed at censorship, and a

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Media Law Forum Explores Lawyers’ Role Under New Online Safety Act

The Media Law Forum recently hosted an event titled “The Role of Lawyers in the Face of the Online Safety Act” on July 4, 2024, at the Grand Oriental Hotel in Colombo, funded by the European Union. Chairperson AAL Viranjana Herath and Director of Operations AAL Prabodha Rathnayake addressed key

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The Role of Lawyers in the Face of the Online Safety Act (Workshop Invitation)

The Role of Lawyers in the Face of the Online Safety Act Keynote Address by Senior AAL Lakshan Dias Date: July 4, 2024 Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Location: Grand Oriental Hotel, Colombo Google Maps Location – Organized by: Media Law Forum Please send a message or call the

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Media Law Forum Hosts Workshop on Online Safety Act in Negombo

The Media Law Forum held its second two-day residential workshop at the Goldi Sands Hotel in Negombo from May 15th to June 16th, 2024. This workshop served as a crucial platform for media actors and lawyers to delve into the complexities of the Online Safety Act. The first day of

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