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Media Matters for Democracy launches national initiative on Media and Information Literacy (MIL) and Digital Media and Information Literacy (DMIL)

Media Matters for Democracy launches national initiative on Media and Information Literacy (MIL) and Digital Media and Information Literacy (DMIL)

October 27, 2020
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The Fehem programme will include fact-checking training for journalists and anti-disinformation public awareness campaigns in Pakistan ISLAMABAD (27 Oct 2020) — Media Matters for Democracy (MMfD) unveiled its latest initiative, Fehem, on Tuesday to address the Media and Information Literacy needs in Pakistan. MMfD Executive Director Asad Baig said Fehem is designed to equip journalists…

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Media Matters for Democracy Launches National Initiative on Media and Information Literacy

Media Matters for Democracy Launches National Initiative on Media and Information Literacy

October 27, 2020
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The Fehem programme will include fact-checking training for journalists and anti-disinformation public awareness campaigns in Pakistan ISLAMABAD (27 Oct 2020) — Media Matters for Democracy (MMfD) unveiled its latest initiative, Fehem, on Tuesday to address the Media and Information Literacy needs in Pakistan. MMfD Executive Director Asad Baig said Fehem is designed to equip journalists…

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Media Matters for Democracy deeply concerned at the disappearance of Geo TV’s reporter Ali Imran; asks for immediate investigations and recovery

Media Matters for Democracy deeply concerned at the disappearance of Geo TV’s reporter Ali Imran; asks for immediate investigations and recovery

October 24, 2020
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Islamabad, 24 October 2020: Media Matters for Democracy (MMfD) finds the disappearance of Geo News reporter Ali Imran deeply concerning and alarming. We urge the government to initiate immediate and effective investigation of the incident and ensure the safe and quick recovery of the missing journalist. The disappearance of the reporter comes right after he…

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Civil society groups express concerns on lack of transparency regarding new draft of social media rules, demand immediate release of the new draft & initiation of credible consultative process

Civil society groups express concerns on lack of transparency regarding new draft of social media rules, demand immediate release of the new draft & initiation of credible consultative process

October 15, 2020
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Islamabad, October 13, 2020 – We, the undersigned, are concerned over the continued lack of transparency regarding the social media rules, originally Citizen Protection (Against Online Harms) Rules 2020 and recently retitled “Rules for removal and blocking of unlawful online content (procedure, oversight, and safeguards) Rules 2020”. The media has reported on the approval of…

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Media Matters for Democracy publishes White Paper on Reforms for PECA 2016

Media Matters for Democracy publishes White Paper on Reforms for PECA 2016

October 2, 2020
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Islamabad, 2 October 2020 Media Matters for Democracy has published a White Paper on Reforms for the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016. PECA 2016 is a contentious legislation that provides the primary mechanism for online content regulation and the investigation and prosecution of cyber offences in Pakistan. The policy paper relies on an…

Tagged: Cyberlaws, Pakistan, PECA, PTA

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Media Matters for Democracy announces the launch of a national Media and Information Literacy program ‘Fehem’

Media Matters for Democracy announces the launch of a national Media and Information Literacy program ‘Fehem’

October 1, 2020
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Islamabad, Pakistan. Media Matters for Democracy, Pakistan’s leading media development organisation, announces the launch of a national Media and Information Literacy (MIL) program named ‘Fehem’. In the age of digital information exchange, the ability to critically analyse information being consumed through various mediums becomes extremely important. Considering the dangers misinformation can pose, the World Economic…

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Media Matters for Democracy stands in solidarity with the Federal Executive Council of the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists and endorses the council’s recent demands for press freedoms

Media Matters for Democracy stands in solidarity with the Federal Executive Council of the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists and endorses the council’s recent demands for press freedoms

September 28, 2020
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September 29, 2020 In the Quetta Declaration issued by the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) FEC on 27 September, the council raised concerns about the “complete denial” of freedom of expression in Pakistan. It also warned about a “systematic war” launched by the government and anti-media forces against the press. The PFUJ is the…

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Media Matters for Democracy expresses solidarity with brave women journalists taking a stance against online violence

Media Matters for Democracy expresses solidarity with brave women journalists taking a stance against online violence

September 8, 2020
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Islamabad, 8th September 2020: Media Matters for Democracy stands in solidarity with women journalists who have released a statement highlighting the prevailing trend of continued digital violence from supporters of all political parties and different public and state institutions. The statement, endorsed by over 150 journalists and various networks and representative bodies highlights the abuse…

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A Democratic Fundamental: Making the Case for Free Speech and Expression

A Democratic Fundamental: Making the Case for Free Speech and Expression

August 18, 2020
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Published by Media Matters for Democracy, ‘A Democratic Fundamental’ presents an overview of all laws governing free speech and expression in Pakistan.

Authors: Noor Ejaz Chaudhary, Omer Imran Malik
Designer: Aniqa Haider

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Consultancy Opportunity – Deadline : 23rd August 2020

August 15, 2020
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Media Matters for Democracy is looking for a research consultant to conduct research on misinformation/disinformation with relation to journalism in Pakistan and challenges including but not limited to the digital fact-checking and the understanding of journalists. Researchers with experience of working on media information literacy and misinformation are invited to send in their research profiles…

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About Media Matters for Democracy

Media Matters for Democracy is a Pakistan based not-for-profit that works on media literacy and development, digital democracy, and progressive media and Internet regulation in Pakistan. We mainly work to ensure that the media and public alike have the tools and an enabling environment to exercise their fundamental rights and professional duties.

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Media Matters for Democracy was founded by a group of journalists geared towards media development and digital rights in Dec 2014. Over the years, after a number of likeminded individuals came on board, we have now become a team of journalists, activists, techies, designers, researchers, and lawyers striving together for a progressive media, communications, and digital spaces.

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