‘Media Matters for Democracy’ is a not for profit geared towards rights based advocacy for freedom of media, regulation policy reform and freedom of expression, online and offline, strengthening democratic values in Pakistan. We are a team of young and dynamic media professionals, passionate about introducing higher journalistic standards, advocating for media rights, encouraging innovation, and Information & Communication Technologies (ICTs) for development. We truly believe an empowered media is the lifeline of an open and progressive society, hence a vital element for democratic progress in Pakistan.
Media Matters for Democracy focuses on these strategic areas;
1. A professional media industry with high journalistic and ethical standards is vital for a democratic society. We are working directly with the Pakistan Coalition for Ethical Journalism, for the promotion of higher industry standards and contributing through research, analysis, direct engagements with media and regulators for the development of a professional and responsible media industry.
2. Freedom of Expression remains the larger goal of all our interventions and we are engaging in advocacy for public policy reforms to ensure that media doesn’t face direct regulation by the state and working with the media for professional journalistic practices.
3. The safety of journalists - MMfD works closely with Pakistan Coalition on Media Safety, PCOMS for industry based and policy solutions for an end to impunity and safer journalistic practices.
4. Effective Media Regulation and Pro Media Policies to ensure the independence of media are one of the organizational objectives.
5. New Media and Digital Technologies are changing the face of journalism across the world. MMfD is geared towards introduction of this technology within the industry and strives to ensure that Pakistani Media outlets and journalists are able to understand, utilize and optimize the potential of these technologies.
Company Details
- Employees
- 16
- Founded
- -
- Address
- Islamabad, Pk
- Industry
- Media Production
- NAICS
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Motion Picture and Video Production
- Website
- mediamatters.pk
- Keywords
- Freedom of Expression, Media Regulation and Policy, Protection of Journalists, Digital Media & Journalism, Journalism industry standards, Digital Switch-over.
- HQ
- Islamabad
Media Matters For Democracy Questions
Media Matters For Democracy's website is mediamatters.pk
Media Matters For Democracy's LinkedIn profile is https://pk.linkedin.com/company/media-matters-for-democracy
Media Matters For Democracy has
16 employees.
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employees at Media Matters For Democracy.
Media Matters For Democracy's industry is
Media Production
Media Matters For Democracy's top competitors are
Digital Rights Foundation,
Association For Progressive Communications,
Bytes For All (B4a), Pakistan,
Tabadlab,
National Commission For Human Rights,
Human Rights Commission Of Pakistan,
Undp Pakistan,
Lok Sujag,
Bolo Bhi,
Justice Project Pakistan.
Media Matters For Democracy's categories are Media Production
Media Matters For Democracy's founding year is 2015
