An international group of academics, writers and activists have signed a petition calling on Denmark to repeal its ban against blasphemy.
Petition calls on Denmark to repeal blasphemy ban
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Backstory: The Many Shades of Journalistic Fearlessness (The Wire)
Unlike other people’s definitions of who you are – something over which one can exercise little control – self-definitions are tricky little customers. They kind of stick to you like burrs and every now and then you will be forcibly reminded of...
Index at Wilderness: The Fake News Quiz
Join free speech fanatics Index on Censorship for a quiz show with a difference: the Fake News Quiz
Freedom of conscience and expression in the 21st century
Join notable free-thinkers from around the world for a weekend of discussions and debates on freedom of conscience and expression in the 21st century at a spectacular venue in central London during 22-23 July 2017.
Maldives: Killing of Yameen Rasheed underscores urgent need for reform
We call on the government to take all necessary measures to ensure that the perpetrators of this heinous crime are brought to justice
Stand Up for Satire with Al Murray
Following its sell-out success in 2015, Stand Up for Satire is back this summer with another night of top comedy in support of Index
Index at Byline: Can journalists ever be independent?
The discussion will revolve around how to stay independent in an era of big budget cuts, PR, advertorials, sponsored content and self-censorship
Royal Windsor Horse Show must “sever ties” with Bahraini king over executions and blackmail
The Royal Windsor Horse Show should sever ties with the Kingdom of Bahrain, say five rights groups
UK rights group urges queen to tackle Bahrain king on repression (Middle East Eye)
British rights activists have called on the queen to protest against rising repression, torture and executions in Bahrain when she meets the Gulf state's king in the UK on Friday. Read the full article.
What does the International Bill of Human Rights mean for freedom of expression?
The International Bill of Human Rights consists of the five core treaties that advance the fundamental freedoms and to protect the basic human rights
Why is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights important?
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights sets out the basic rights all people should enjoy and expect from their governments and other governments.
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