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 MoreThe ELEVATE Film Screening at the Sri Palee Campus, University of Colombo took place on January 28, 2025. Organized by the Centre for Media and…
The ELEVATE Short Film Screening was successfully held at the University of Ruhuna on January 20, 2025, organized by the Centre for Media and Information…
In Sri Lanka, discussions surrounding Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) and Cyber Gender-Based Violence (CGBV) often remain shrouded in silence due to deep-seated cultural…
“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 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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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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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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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.
