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The Centre for Media and Information Literacy (CMIL)

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.

Our Programs

Advance Digital Media Education and Information Literacy (ADMEL)

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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Advocating for Critical Thinking (ACT)

For the first time, citizens in Sri Lanka expressed their displeasure over declining public trust and accountability of media.

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Latest News

Young female filmmakers aim to address cyber gender violence against women and their sexual and reproductive rights.

9 July, 2024, Colombo  by Isuri Abeykoone  Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) and Cyber Gender-Based Violence (CGBV) present significant challenges within the Sri Lankan…


‘ClimateClick’ Mobile Photography Competition Celebrates Creativity and Climate Awareness

The highly anticipated ClimateClick Mobile Photography Competition concluded its 2024 edition with an impressive showcase of talent and creativity, capturing the essence of climate awareness…


Empowering Female Filmmakers: Advocating Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights through Mobile Short Films

A virtual discussion was held among university academics in Sri Lanka on the importance of addressing issues related to Cyber Gender-Based Violence (CGBV) and Sexual…


CMIL Blog

Raat Akeli Hai: A Chilling Exploration of Women’s Rights Violations

“Raat Akeli Hai,” a Tamil thriller directed by Honey Trehan, skillfully combines mystery with a strong portrayal of women’s rights violations. The film goes beyond…

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The Unique Blend of Dark Comedy and Domestic Violence in “Darlings”

The film "Darlings," starring Alia Bhatt, Shefali Shah, and Vijay Varma, explores the serious issue of domestic violence with an unexpected dark comedy twist. Directed…

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Unveiling Patriarchy: The Authenticity of ‘The Great Indian Kitchen’

Critique often arises when films challenging patriarchal norms are predominantly crafted by men, as they are accused of inadequately addressing the subject. However, Jeo Baby’s…

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“Gangubai Kathiawadi”- A Cinematic Tribute to Women Empowerment

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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Join us

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.