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Media Legal Defence Initiative

Registration number: 1128789

Media Legal Defence Initiative is a beacon of hope for journalists and media organizations around the world. In 2021 alone, they provided technical legal support for 92 cases, achieving an impressive 66% success rate. Their reach extends across 61 countries, where they have worked on a total of 466 cases, defending freedom of expression and promoting media freedom in diverse and challenging environments.

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Key statistics

From the founding year and expanding team to generous donations and growing turnover, these key figures highlight the scale and impact of Media Legal Defence Initiative’s work over the last year.

2009
Year Founded
£2.64m
Turnover
£2.82m
Donations
12
Employees

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