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MISA Zambia conducts orientation for Lawyers Network

7 Mar, 2024
The Lawyers Network offers insights and guidance to MISA Zambia on Freedom of Expression issues in the local environment
Today, an orientation session was conducted in Lusaka for the Lawyers Network focusing on the Legal Note, which was released on March 6th, 2024.
Comprised of legal professionals passionate about Media Laws, Freedom of Expression, and advancing Human Rights throughout the digital sphere, the Lawyers Network offers insights and guidance to MISA Zambia on freedom of expression issues in the local environment.
The Legal Note stands as a vital resource for both human rights advocates and justice sector professionals, furnishing a thorough overview and intricate legal protocols to foster an environment that champions and protects human rights in the digital landscape.
The meeting was made possible thanks to the support of the USAID Zambia Open Spaces Zambia Project.
Internews Network Zambia
USAID Zambia

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The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) was founded in 1992. Its work focuses on promoting, and advocating for, the unhindered enjoyment of freedom of expression, access to information and a free, independent, diverse and pluralistic media.

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