Programmes Our programming was organised into five programme areas which are: Campaign for Freedom of Expression and the Right to Information Promotes legal reform and the introduction of new legislation to improve the protection and implementation of media freedom and the right to information. Media Freedom Monitoring Monitors media freedom violations and developments and issues action alerts. Provides MISA with an important advocacy platform. Campaign for Broadcasting Diversity Promotes an open system of broadcasting licensing, editorial independence and the introduction of a three-tier system of broadcasting comprising public, commercial and community broadcasting. Media Support Aims to promote and enhance media accountability and professionalism. Seeks to create awareness of the need for a code of ethics and self-regulatory bodies. Also promotes professionalism in the media through media training initiatives. Legal Support Provides funds under the Media Defence Fund, for legal assistance to media practitioners and institutions with the aim of protecting freedom of expression. 8