Deadline:31/01/11
Media Legal Defence Initiative (MLDI)

The Media Legal Defence Initiative (MLDI) is accepting proposals from organizations and groups who seek funding for legal assistance or litigation activities that safeguard or advance media freedom.

MLDI exists to help journalists and media outlets defend their rights. It provides financial assistance to pay legal fees, help to access free legal advice and take cases to international courts and supervisory bodies. MLDI also works to strengthen the capacity of lawyers to defend media rights by supporting education, networking, exchange of information and cooperation among legal professionals working to defend media freedom.

Application form and guidelines are available at www.mediadefence.org. For questions, contact info@mediadefence.org, using the reference “December 2010 call for proposals.»

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/71655