Media Defence
@mediadefence.bsky.social
We provide #legal defence for #journalists under threat for their reporting. We work across 120 countries, wherever the need is greatest. Each year we help 100's of independent journalists and media outlets report freely.
https://www.mediadefence.org/
https://www.mediadefence.org/
#France: Proceedings against @arianelavrilleux.com
were dismissed - but the Court of Appeal plans to challenge the ruling, putting her at risk again. Her ordeal shows how national security laws are used to target those exposing potential state wrongdoing.
🔗 bit.ly/4qYkPfS
were dismissed - but the Court of Appeal plans to challenge the ruling, putting her at risk again. Her ordeal shows how national security laws are used to target those exposing potential state wrongdoing.
🔗 bit.ly/4qYkPfS
November 13, 2025 at 10:20 AM
#France: Proceedings against @arianelavrilleux.com
were dismissed - but the Court of Appeal plans to challenge the ruling, putting her at risk again. Her ordeal shows how national security laws are used to target those exposing potential state wrongdoing.
🔗 bit.ly/4qYkPfS
were dismissed - but the Court of Appeal plans to challenge the ruling, putting her at risk again. Her ordeal shows how national security laws are used to target those exposing potential state wrongdoing.
🔗 bit.ly/4qYkPfS
The Colombian Supreme Court upheld convictions of two former DAS officials for the aggravated torture of journalist @JulieDuque1, who faced over two decades of persecution for her reporting.
Media Defence and @FLIP_org urge action in pending cases.
📖 bit.ly/3LBV1Gg
Media Defence and @FLIP_org urge action in pending cases.
📖 bit.ly/3LBV1Gg
November 12, 2025 at 3:32 PM
The Colombian Supreme Court upheld convictions of two former DAS officials for the aggravated torture of journalist @JulieDuque1, who faced over two decades of persecution for her reporting.
Media Defence and @FLIP_org urge action in pending cases.
📖 bit.ly/3LBV1Gg
Media Defence and @FLIP_org urge action in pending cases.
📖 bit.ly/3LBV1Gg
Missed our latest webinar?
The recording of our session is now available to stream.
Moderated by Media Defence’s Wiebke Hangst, the webinar featured Duy (Dan) Hoang, Tsema Ede, Furkat Tishaev, and Carlos Domínguez Hernández.
📺 Watch it here: bit.ly/47Qhk2C
The recording of our session is now available to stream.
Moderated by Media Defence’s Wiebke Hangst, the webinar featured Duy (Dan) Hoang, Tsema Ede, Furkat Tishaev, and Carlos Domínguez Hernández.
📺 Watch it here: bit.ly/47Qhk2C
November 6, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Missed our latest webinar?
The recording of our session is now available to stream.
Moderated by Media Defence’s Wiebke Hangst, the webinar featured Duy (Dan) Hoang, Tsema Ede, Furkat Tishaev, and Carlos Domínguez Hernández.
📺 Watch it here: bit.ly/47Qhk2C
The recording of our session is now available to stream.
Moderated by Media Defence’s Wiebke Hangst, the webinar featured Duy (Dan) Hoang, Tsema Ede, Furkat Tishaev, and Carlos Domínguez Hernández.
📺 Watch it here: bit.ly/47Qhk2C
Tomorrow, our CEO, @cegaio.bsky.social, will moderate a panel on legal defence against judicial harassment, with Santiago O'Donnell, @piruloar.bsky.social, @larryportera.bsky.social, and @anabejaranorg.bsky.social.
🗓️ Nov 6, 17:20–18:20
📍 COLPIN Conference
🔗 colpin.ipys.org
🗓️ Nov 6, 17:20–18:20
📍 COLPIN Conference
🔗 colpin.ipys.org
November 5, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Tomorrow, our CEO, @cegaio.bsky.social, will moderate a panel on legal defence against judicial harassment, with Santiago O'Donnell, @piruloar.bsky.social, @larryportera.bsky.social, and @anabejaranorg.bsky.social.
🗓️ Nov 6, 17:20–18:20
📍 COLPIN Conference
🔗 colpin.ipys.org
🗓️ Nov 6, 17:20–18:20
📍 COLPIN Conference
🔗 colpin.ipys.org
There's still time to register for our webinar about impunity for crimes against journalists and what human rights bodies can do to reduce it. Sign up today: https://bit.ly/47PNAUy
October 31, 2025 at 4:03 PM
There's still time to register for our webinar about impunity for crimes against journalists and what human rights bodies can do to reduce it. Sign up today: https://bit.ly/47PNAUy
Thank you to all who joined our #IPIWorldCongress panel about the future of universal human rights in a changing global order.
We’re also proud to have participated in UNESCO's new report on SLAPPs, launched during the event. Read the full report here: bit.ly/4hHAnRc
We’re also proud to have participated in UNESCO's new report on SLAPPs, launched during the event. Read the full report here: bit.ly/4hHAnRc
October 31, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Thank you to all who joined our #IPIWorldCongress panel about the future of universal human rights in a changing global order.
We’re also proud to have participated in UNESCO's new report on SLAPPs, launched during the event. Read the full report here: bit.ly/4hHAnRc
We’re also proud to have participated in UNESCO's new report on SLAPPs, launched during the event. Read the full report here: bit.ly/4hHAnRc
“Power hates transparency. That’s why journalists are always under attack.” Head to our website to read the full interview with Charlene Nagae and learn about Tornazov’s work in defending media freedom in Brazil. https://bit.ly/4ocEneH
October 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM
“Power hates transparency. That’s why journalists are always under attack.” Head to our website to read the full interview with Charlene Nagae and learn about Tornazov’s work in defending media freedom in Brazil. https://bit.ly/4ocEneH
We are at #IPIWoCo25! If you are here too come and say hello at our booth in room 1A, or join us for our panel today at 5pm: Defending Press Freedom in the New World Order
📍Maria Theresia Room
📍Maria Theresia Room
October 24, 2025 at 7:40 AM
We are at #IPIWoCo25! If you are here too come and say hello at our booth in room 1A, or join us for our panel today at 5pm: Defending Press Freedom in the New World Order
📍Maria Theresia Room
📍Maria Theresia Room
Today marks three years since the killing of prominent Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif who was fatally shot at close range by Kenyan police at a roadblock near Nairobi. Three years on, impunity persists.
#JusticeForArshadSharif
Read more: www.mediadefence.org/news/arshad-...
#JusticeForArshadSharif
Read more: www.mediadefence.org/news/arshad-...
October 23, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Today marks three years since the killing of prominent Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif who was fatally shot at close range by Kenyan police at a roadblock near Nairobi. Three years on, impunity persists.
#JusticeForArshadSharif
Read more: www.mediadefence.org/news/arshad-...
#JusticeForArshadSharif
Read more: www.mediadefence.org/news/arshad-...
We’re excited to be part of the 14th Global Investigative Journalism Conference in Kuala Lumpur this November 20–24!
Come say hi at our booth, and join Carlos Gaio and Padraig Hughes for our Drop-In Legal Clinic on Saturday, Nov 21 & 22.
📍 KLCC Level 3 – Room 304
#GIJC25
Come say hi at our booth, and join Carlos Gaio and Padraig Hughes for our Drop-In Legal Clinic on Saturday, Nov 21 & 22.
📍 KLCC Level 3 – Room 304
#GIJC25
October 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We’re excited to be part of the 14th Global Investigative Journalism Conference in Kuala Lumpur this November 20–24!
Come say hi at our booth, and join Carlos Gaio and Padraig Hughes for our Drop-In Legal Clinic on Saturday, Nov 21 & 22.
📍 KLCC Level 3 – Room 304
#GIJC25
Come say hi at our booth, and join Carlos Gaio and Padraig Hughes for our Drop-In Legal Clinic on Saturday, Nov 21 & 22.
📍 KLCC Level 3 – Room 304
#GIJC25
How do Human Rights Bodies challenge impunity for crimes against journalists? Join the discussion at our upcoming webinar.
🎙️Wiebke Hangst, Media Defence
🎙️Duy (Dan) Hoang, @viettan
🎙️Tsema Yvonne Ede, Human Rights Lawyer
🎙️Furkat Tishaev, EIN
https://bit.ly/3JiecnA
🎙️Wiebke Hangst, Media Defence
🎙️Duy (Dan) Hoang, @viettan
🎙️Tsema Yvonne Ede, Human Rights Lawyer
🎙️Furkat Tishaev, EIN
https://bit.ly/3JiecnA
October 22, 2025 at 8:30 AM
How do Human Rights Bodies challenge impunity for crimes against journalists? Join the discussion at our upcoming webinar.
🎙️Wiebke Hangst, Media Defence
🎙️Duy (Dan) Hoang, @viettan
🎙️Tsema Yvonne Ede, Human Rights Lawyer
🎙️Furkat Tishaev, EIN
https://bit.ly/3JiecnA
🎙️Wiebke Hangst, Media Defence
🎙️Duy (Dan) Hoang, @viettan
🎙️Tsema Yvonne Ede, Human Rights Lawyer
🎙️Furkat Tishaev, EIN
https://bit.ly/3JiecnA
We’re heading to Vienna for #IPIWoCo25, 23–25 Oct!
Visit us at our stand & don’t miss:
🗓️ 24 Oct, 17:00 – Defending Press Freedom in the New World Order w/ Pádraig Hughes
⚡ 25 Oct, 12:05 – Tales of Resilience w/ Yuri Marchenko
See full programme: https://bit.ly/3ISWkQl
Visit us at our stand & don’t miss:
🗓️ 24 Oct, 17:00 – Defending Press Freedom in the New World Order w/ Pádraig Hughes
⚡ 25 Oct, 12:05 – Tales of Resilience w/ Yuri Marchenko
See full programme: https://bit.ly/3ISWkQl
October 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We’re heading to Vienna for #IPIWoCo25, 23–25 Oct!
Visit us at our stand & don’t miss:
🗓️ 24 Oct, 17:00 – Defending Press Freedom in the New World Order w/ Pádraig Hughes
⚡ 25 Oct, 12:05 – Tales of Resilience w/ Yuri Marchenko
See full programme: https://bit.ly/3ISWkQl
Visit us at our stand & don’t miss:
🗓️ 24 Oct, 17:00 – Defending Press Freedom in the New World Order w/ Pádraig Hughes
⚡ 25 Oct, 12:05 – Tales of Resilience w/ Yuri Marchenko
See full programme: https://bit.ly/3ISWkQl
🗣️How do regional courts and human rights mechanisms help reduce impunity for crimes against journalists?
🎙️ Join our webinar - From Judgments to Justice: Human Rights Bodies vs. Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
🗓️ 3 Nov
🕓 14:00 GMT | 09:00 EST
💻 Online
🔗 REGISTER: bit.ly/4ot1ku3
🎙️ Join our webinar - From Judgments to Justice: Human Rights Bodies vs. Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
🗓️ 3 Nov
🕓 14:00 GMT | 09:00 EST
💻 Online
🔗 REGISTER: bit.ly/4ot1ku3
October 17, 2025 at 11:33 AM
🗣️How do regional courts and human rights mechanisms help reduce impunity for crimes against journalists?
🎙️ Join our webinar - From Judgments to Justice: Human Rights Bodies vs. Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
🗓️ 3 Nov
🕓 14:00 GMT | 09:00 EST
💻 Online
🔗 REGISTER: bit.ly/4ot1ku3
🎙️ Join our webinar - From Judgments to Justice: Human Rights Bodies vs. Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
🗓️ 3 Nov
🕓 14:00 GMT | 09:00 EST
💻 Online
🔗 REGISTER: bit.ly/4ot1ku3
🌍 A huge thank you to our brilliant panellists at #FIFAfrica25 for an insightful discussion on resisting the misuse of surveillance tech to target journalists!
👤 Guy Valère BADANARO
👤 Jean Paul Ibambe
👤 Tsema Ede
👤 Ochiel J Dudley, FCIArb
🎙️ Marta Cabrera Martín
👤 Guy Valère BADANARO
👤 Jean Paul Ibambe
👤 Tsema Ede
👤 Ochiel J Dudley, FCIArb
🎙️ Marta Cabrera Martín
September 30, 2025 at 9:20 AM
🌍 A huge thank you to our brilliant panellists at #FIFAfrica25 for an insightful discussion on resisting the misuse of surveillance tech to target journalists!
👤 Guy Valère BADANARO
👤 Jean Paul Ibambe
👤 Tsema Ede
👤 Ochiel J Dudley, FCIArb
🎙️ Marta Cabrera Martín
👤 Guy Valère BADANARO
👤 Jean Paul Ibambe
👤 Tsema Ede
👤 Ochiel J Dudley, FCIArb
🎙️ Marta Cabrera Martín
Final Day to Apply: Asia Pacific Litigation Surgery on Freedom of Expression in Kuala Lumpur, Nov 18–20, alongside #GIJC25.
⚖️ Explore key legal frameworks
📝 Refine litigation strategies
🤝 Connect with peers and experts
🌟 Fully funded travel, accommodation & GIJC tickets.
🔗 twp.ai/9PVlAp
⚖️ Explore key legal frameworks
📝 Refine litigation strategies
🤝 Connect with peers and experts
🌟 Fully funded travel, accommodation & GIJC tickets.
🔗 twp.ai/9PVlAp
September 26, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Final Day to Apply: Asia Pacific Litigation Surgery on Freedom of Expression in Kuala Lumpur, Nov 18–20, alongside #GIJC25.
⚖️ Explore key legal frameworks
📝 Refine litigation strategies
🤝 Connect with peers and experts
🌟 Fully funded travel, accommodation & GIJC tickets.
🔗 twp.ai/9PVlAp
⚖️ Explore key legal frameworks
📝 Refine litigation strategies
🤝 Connect with peers and experts
🌟 Fully funded travel, accommodation & GIJC tickets.
🔗 twp.ai/9PVlAp
Our Fundraising Officer, Nefeli Custer, is at #UNCOVERED and #IMEdD this week in Athens! 📢
If you’re also attending and would like to learn more about our work defending press freedom, feel free to send us a DM to connect.
If you’re also attending and would like to learn more about our work defending press freedom, feel free to send us a DM to connect.
September 25, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Our Fundraising Officer, Nefeli Custer, is at #UNCOVERED and #IMEdD this week in Athens! 📢
If you’re also attending and would like to learn more about our work defending press freedom, feel free to send us a DM to connect.
If you’re also attending and would like to learn more about our work defending press freedom, feel free to send us a DM to connect.
Are you at #FIFAfrica25? Want to learn more about how we defend digital rights and press freedom? Our colleagues are on the ground and would love to connect!
💬 Come find us at our booth today and tomorrow - or drop us a DM to arrange a time to talk!
💬 Come find us at our booth today and tomorrow - or drop us a DM to arrange a time to talk!
September 25, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Are you at #FIFAfrica25? Want to learn more about how we defend digital rights and press freedom? Our colleagues are on the ground and would love to connect!
💬 Come find us at our booth today and tomorrow - or drop us a DM to arrange a time to talk!
💬 Come find us at our booth today and tomorrow - or drop us a DM to arrange a time to talk!
Attending #FIFAfrica25 too?
Join or upcoming panel:
🎤 Surveillance Tech & the State: Legal Resistance to Digital Authoritarianism in Africa
📅 Fri, 26 Sept | 10:15–11:45
📍 Omatako 1
We’ll also have a booth – come chat with us!
Join or upcoming panel:
🎤 Surveillance Tech & the State: Legal Resistance to Digital Authoritarianism in Africa
📅 Fri, 26 Sept | 10:15–11:45
📍 Omatako 1
We’ll also have a booth – come chat with us!
September 24, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Attending #FIFAfrica25 too?
Join or upcoming panel:
🎤 Surveillance Tech & the State: Legal Resistance to Digital Authoritarianism in Africa
📅 Fri, 26 Sept | 10:15–11:45
📍 Omatako 1
We’ll also have a booth – come chat with us!
Join or upcoming panel:
🎤 Surveillance Tech & the State: Legal Resistance to Digital Authoritarianism in Africa
📅 Fri, 26 Sept | 10:15–11:45
📍 Omatako 1
We’ll also have a booth – come chat with us!
Lawyers in Asia Pacific can still apply for our next Litigation Surgery!
✏️Gain skills, test legal strategies, network and get expert feedback on real cases.
✅ Travel & accommodation covered
✅ Tickets to attend #GIJC2025
🗓️ Apply by 26 Sept
👉 bit.ly/4g4Ldjo
✏️Gain skills, test legal strategies, network and get expert feedback on real cases.
✅ Travel & accommodation covered
✅ Tickets to attend #GIJC2025
🗓️ Apply by 26 Sept
👉 bit.ly/4g4Ldjo
September 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Lawyers in Asia Pacific can still apply for our next Litigation Surgery!
✏️Gain skills, test legal strategies, network and get expert feedback on real cases.
✅ Travel & accommodation covered
✅ Tickets to attend #GIJC2025
🗓️ Apply by 26 Sept
👉 bit.ly/4g4Ldjo
✏️Gain skills, test legal strategies, network and get expert feedback on real cases.
✅ Travel & accommodation covered
✅ Tickets to attend #GIJC2025
🗓️ Apply by 26 Sept
👉 bit.ly/4g4Ldjo
On the #DayofDemocracy, we’re reminded that there’s no democracy without media freedom. States are using the law to silence journalists - here are two recent cases where we push back:
📄 Atresmedia v. Spain: bit.ly/464rGft
📄 IACHR observations: bit.ly/4n3NOwn
📄 Atresmedia v. Spain: bit.ly/464rGft
📄 IACHR observations: bit.ly/4n3NOwn
September 15, 2025 at 4:28 PM
On the #DayofDemocracy, we’re reminded that there’s no democracy without media freedom. States are using the law to silence journalists - here are two recent cases where we push back:
📄 Atresmedia v. Spain: bit.ly/464rGft
📄 IACHR observations: bit.ly/4n3NOwn
📄 Atresmedia v. Spain: bit.ly/464rGft
📄 IACHR observations: bit.ly/4n3NOwn
We’re hiring: Director of Finance and Operations (£70–80k, hybrid, London). Lead our finance, HR, IT & operations and help us defend journalists and independent media worldwide.
Apply via Mackie Myers 👉 www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/42...
Read more about the role 👉 bit.ly/4gvbjft
Apply via Mackie Myers 👉 www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/42...
Read more about the role 👉 bit.ly/4gvbjft
September 12, 2025 at 7:04 AM
We’re hiring: Director of Finance and Operations (£70–80k, hybrid, London). Lead our finance, HR, IT & operations and help us defend journalists and independent media worldwide.
Apply via Mackie Myers 👉 www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/42...
Read more about the role 👉 bit.ly/4gvbjft
Apply via Mackie Myers 👉 www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/42...
Read more about the role 👉 bit.ly/4gvbjft
🔔 Deadline Approaching!
Calling Lawyers Across the Asia Pacific Region! Applications for our next litigation surgery on freedom of expression are open.
✅ Practical case discussions
✅ Expert-led sessions
✅ Peer learning and networking opportunities
🔗 Learn more and apply: bit.ly/4g4Ldjo
Calling Lawyers Across the Asia Pacific Region! Applications for our next litigation surgery on freedom of expression are open.
✅ Practical case discussions
✅ Expert-led sessions
✅ Peer learning and networking opportunities
🔗 Learn more and apply: bit.ly/4g4Ldjo
September 11, 2025 at 3:11 PM
🔔 Deadline Approaching!
Calling Lawyers Across the Asia Pacific Region! Applications for our next litigation surgery on freedom of expression are open.
✅ Practical case discussions
✅ Expert-led sessions
✅ Peer learning and networking opportunities
🔗 Learn more and apply: bit.ly/4g4Ldjo
Calling Lawyers Across the Asia Pacific Region! Applications for our next litigation surgery on freedom of expression are open.
✅ Practical case discussions
✅ Expert-led sessions
✅ Peer learning and networking opportunities
🔗 Learn more and apply: bit.ly/4g4Ldjo
Alongside more than 150 media outlets and CSO's we condemn these attacks. We urge the Israeli authorities to allow access for the intl press in #Gaza and call for an independent investigation into the killing of 5 journalists in strikes on Nasser Hospital.
bit.ly/460r5dv
bit.ly/460r5dv
September 2, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Alongside more than 150 media outlets and CSO's we condemn these attacks. We urge the Israeli authorities to allow access for the intl press in #Gaza and call for an independent investigation into the killing of 5 journalists in strikes on Nasser Hospital.
bit.ly/460r5dv
bit.ly/460r5dv