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Applications Invited for Strategic Litigation Grants in Asia-Pacific
Organization: Media Defence
Apply By: 30 Sep 2022
About the Organization
Media Defence is an international human rights organisation which provides legal defence to journalists, citizen journalists and independent media around the world who are under threat for their reporting.
We work globally, where there is the greatest need. We defend journalists, citizen journalists and media outlets from legal threats that violate the right to freedom of expression so that they can continue to report on issues of public interest.
By informing the public and holding power to account, a free press plays an essential role in society. Unfortunately, many journalists come under threat due to their reporting. This is why we provide legal support to ensure they can continue to report on issues of public interest.
About the Grant
As part of our work to help build a strong global legal defence network for independent media, we fund strategic litigation. This is litigation that aims to improve the legal environment for media freedom. We support strategic litigation that covers a wide range of issues faced by the media. This includes restrictions introduced to limit the spread of COVID-19 that are open to abuse, internet shutdowns, the use of criminal laws to target legitimate speech, judicial harassment, the right to be forgotten, source protection, arbitrary detention and torture, and violence and impunity.
In addition to providing a grant, we can provide legal mentoring and substantive support where requested.
How to apply
Any lawyers or interested organisations should complete the application form, available here. Applicants should submit their application to Sophie Gougeon (sophie.gougeon@mediadefence.org). If you have any questions regarding this special call or our grants programme, then please contact Sophie.
We will assess applications on a rolling basis. Media Defence aims to respond to your application within two weeks of submission.
The final deadline to submit applications is 30 September 2022.
To see the full Call for Applications, click here.
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