UNESCO defines media Freedom as the fundamental right of journalists and news organizations to report, publish, and distribute information independently, without government censorship, harassment, or interference.

We are pleased to invite you to participate in strategic litigation camp on media freedom – a specialised capacity building programme designed for legal practitioners interested in advancing media freedom through strategic litigation and advocacy. 

Participants will take part in case-based exercises to develop practical knowledge and skills to identify and pursue litigation opportunities that can contribute to legal and policy reform that could affect the media ecosystem.  .

Details of Programme:

📅 Date: 17 – 19 July 2026
📍 Location: Kuala Lumpur
🏠 Accommodation, travel allowance and meals provided

Due to limited slots, the selection process will be highly competitive. Only 20 slots available!

You are welcome to share this invitation with any connections who may be interested! 

Who are we looking for?

This camp is preferred for:

• Practicing lawyers with less than five years of experience in practice
• Demonstrated interest in media law and human rights
• Has the potential to apply the knowledge gained in their professional work
• Committed to being part of a media lawyers network

All genders and background are welcomed.

We also welcome participants from all parts of Malaysia.

The training is fully sponsored by MCCHR and CIJ through grant funding from their benefactors. As a condition of this sponsorship, all selected participants are required to attend and actively participate in all sessions throughout the camp. It will feature both local and international trainers.

About the organisations:

Malaysian Centre for Constitutionalism and Human Rights (MCCHR) – mcchr.org

Centre For Independent Journalism (CIJ) – cijmalaysia.net