The Centre for Media and Information Literacy
The Centre for Media and Information Literacy (CMIL) is a non-profit organization committed to promoting Critical Media and Information Consumption amongst people of all ages. CMIL endeavours to empower citizens to effectively deal with all forms of information falsehoods and verify manipulative narratives to make informed decisions when exercising their democratic rights.
Rapid advancement in technology and the changing socio-economic and political dynamic in Sri Lanka have created more room for the spread of alarming misinformation and disinformation.
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For the first time, citizens in Sri Lanka expressed their displeasure over declining public trust and accountability of media.
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CMIL realizes the need for constant research on how media influences the public mindset and their ability to create a vibrant democracy, maintaining governance accountability.
Learn MoreIn a groundbreaking fusion of technology, governance, and advocacy, the Center for Media and Information Literacy (CMiL) orchestrated the MoJo for Governance Story Summit on…
CMIL invites passionate individuals to contribute to the empowerment of young girls (18–27) in expressing their Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) within Sri Lanka's…
CMIL is excited to announce the launch of a new digital platform dedicated to climate action. This initiative focuses on empowering young climate activists with…
We have all heard stories of women forced into sex work for various reasons. Many of them face oppression and suffering, with society often overlooking…
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Imagine being born and growing up in a country where you haven’t set foot in a government office but instead rely on someone who speaks…
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Many people have marvelled at the GotaGoGama protest, which has been held continuously for several months, stating that they feel it might be a revolutionary…
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Let’s start our story on sex work with the tale of a woman who we will call Soma. She comes from a wealthy family in…
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We firmly believe that working together is the most effective way to harness critical minds and resist information falsehood. If you are passionate about promoting media literacy, we would love to have you on our team as a volunteer or an intern. Email us at info@cmil.lk to submit and application or get in touch, and follow us on social media to learn more about our work.
