The activities of the Mass Media Defence Center are aimed at establishing the institute of freedom of speech in Russia: for 15 years, it has been assisting journalists in the legal field. The lawyers from the center handle up to a hundred court cases a year and help journalists all over the country. Only over the past 5 years, the organization has provided more than 22 thousand consultations to media representatives.

In addition, the lawyers of the Mass Media Defence Centre organize dozens of seminars, webinars, and trainings a year to protect journalists, bloggers, and photographers from prosecution and administrative penalties.

Name
Mass Media Defence Center
Field of activity
Support of independent journalism

Recognitions

Status
Foreign agent (NGO)
Year of recognition
2015
Inclusion date
26.02.2015
Reason for recognition
During an unscheduled inspection by the Department of the Ministry of Justice in the Voronezh district, the Mass Media Defence Center was "revealed to have characteristics of a non-profit organization performing the functions of a foreign agent".

Chronology

  1. Addition to the list: Foreign agent (NGO)
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