The award was given on October 11 2019 at the Seaside Arena in Beirut. At the opening of the ceremony, the President of the Foundation, May Chidiac, underlined the fact that human rights were regressing all over the planet and that freedom of the press was under severe attack in America, in Asia and in Africa. Read the article in full.
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Zehra Doğan, “I’m accepting this prize in the name of the Peoples of Rojava” (Kedistan, 13 October 2019)
The award was given on October 11 2019 at the Seaside Arena in Beirut. At the opening of the ceremony, the President of the Foundation, May Chidiac, underlined the fact that human rights were regressing all over the planet and that freedom of the press was under severe attack in America, in Asia and in […]
13 Oct 19
2019 Index on Censorship Freedom of Expression Arts award-winning artist Zehra Dogan (Photo: Elina Kansikas for Index on Censorship)
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A big week to remember
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Index on Censorship announces 2024 Freedom of Expression award winners
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Index on Censorship announces 2024 Freedom of Expression award shortlist
At a time of growing conflict, threats and censorship, the shortlist for this year’s Index on Censorship Freedom of Expression award highlights the...
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2023 Freedom of Expression Award winners announced
Index on Censorship has recognised activists and campaigners from Afghanistan, India and Iran for their work at its annual awards ceremony