Specialised Commissions
Nine thematic commissions operating under the authority of the Executive Committee to advance media development and uphold professional standards across Lesotho's media landscape.
Each Commission is composed of experts, practitioners, and advocates drawn from across the media sector. Commissions develop policy recommendations, implement programmes, and provide specialized guidance to the Executive Committee on critical media issues.
Monitors violations of press freedom, provides legal support to journalists under threat, and advocates for stronger con...
- Rapid response to violations
- Legal aid for journalists
- Access to Information advocacy
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Promotes gender equality, youth inclusion, and representation of marginalized groups in media content and newsroom leade...
- Gender-sensitive policies
- Youth mentorship programmes
- Inclusive content guidelines
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Develops and implements training programmes, workshops, and certification courses for media practitioners at all career...
- Continuing education programmes
- Journalism curriculum review
- Mentorship schemes
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Engages with Parliament, government ministries, and international bodies to advance media-friendly legislation and polic...
- Legislative review and reform
- Submission to Parliament
- International advocacy
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Upholds the Media Code of Conduct, handles complaints, and provides ethical guidance to media houses and individual prac...
- Ethics complaints mechanism
- Code of conduct review
- Mediation services
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Addresses physical safety, mental health, and overall wellbeing of media practitioners, including trauma support and wel...
- Mental health support services
- Safety protocols and training
- Trauma-informed journalism
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Advocates for fair working conditions, contract standards, and social protections for freelance and employed journalists...
- Freelancer contract standards
- Unpaid wages intervention
- Social security advocacy
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Supports investigative reporting through grants, mentorship, and protection mechanisms for journalists working on sensit...
- Investigative grants programme
- Mentorship for emerging investigators
- Legal protection for sources
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Coordination & Accountability
Each Commission reports to the Executive Committee on a quarterly basis and submits an annual work plan aligned with BMDA's strategic objectives.
Commissions collaborate on cross-cutting issues such as media development, digital transformation, and public engagement. Members of the public and media practitioners are encouraged to engage with the relevant Commission on matters within their mandate.