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Exclusive Webinar Alert – Preparing for the Implementation and Impact of the Data Protection Act

📢 Exclusive Webinar Alert! 🔍 Topic: Date: April 3, 2025 ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM (IST) 📍 Platform: Zoom 🔗 Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81521902573?pwd=4vPbOXmXHvaneD35PMaqbZZEwyPOqf.1 📌 Meeting ID: 815 2190 2573 🔑 Passcode: 373015 🎤 Speakers: ✅ Toby Mendel – Executive Director, Centre for Law and Democracy ✅ Prof. Sanath Sameera Wijesinghe ✅

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Analyzing the current functioning and implementation of the Online Safety Act (Video)

Watch Now on YouTube! Join us for an insightful Zoom webinar analyzing the current functioning and implementation of the Online Safety Act (Recording) Expert Speakers: President’s Counsel Jagath Wickramanayake AAL Lakshan Dias Toby Mendel – Executive Director, Centre for Law and Democracy Link – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0agusXg7ibA Don’t miss out! Watch, Like, Share,

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Media Law Forum Hotline Surpasses 500 Calls – A Milestone in Defending Press Freedom & Human Rights

Media Law Forum Hotline Surpasses 500 Calls – A Milestone in Defending Media Freedom & Human Rights! The Media Law Forum (MLF) proudly announces that our dedicated legal assistance hotline has surpassed 500 calls, marking a major milestone in our relentless fight to safeguard freedom of expression, Media rights, and

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A Collaborative Workshop by the Media Law Forum and Free Media Movement

On November 30th, 2024, the Media Law Forum, in collaboration with the Free Media Movement, hosted a transformative event at the Aurora Banquet & Hotel, Puttalam, aimed at strengthening the role of media in public service and governance. The gathering featured regional journalists alongside experts in public administration and legal

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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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The Sri Palee Campus of the University of Colombo Hosts Media Law Awareness Program

On October 11, 2024, the Media Law Forum conducted an in-depth awareness program at the Sri Palee Campus of the University of Colombo, specifically designed for students from the Mass Media Department. The event offered participants a comprehensive understanding of Sri Lanka’s media laws, providing valuable insights into the country’s

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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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