Media will face increased restrictions in the build up to the Winter Games in Sochi as Russian president Vladimir Putin tries to rehabilitate a damaged domestic reputation
After countless missed deadlines, Zambia is finally making progress towards a new constitution. But real change will require more than just a piece of paper. Paul Carlucci of Think Africa Press reports on the progress
PDF: Arabic Version Leading international media freedom and human rights organisations call on the EU and US to demand Egypt’s authorities drop charges against Al-Jazeera journalists and release those under arrest Article 19, the Committee to...
Irish state-run television broadcaster RTE has come under heavy criticism after offering a full apology and possible financial compensation to the Iona Institute, a conservative Catholic lobby groups declared “homophobic” by a talk show guest
Electronic Frontier Foundation’s civil society statement condemns the Egyptian government’s detention of bloggers, including Alaa Abd El Fattah, and calls for their immediate release
Index invites you to Dilemmas, Debates, Demands and Drinks a candid discussion about working with freedom of expression. Where: Free Word Centre, 60 Farringdon Road, EC1R 3GA When: 7 February 7 6.30pm – 9pm Tickets: Free, but RSVP Essential via...
Leading free speech and privacy organisations call on the world's elite assembled at Davos to tackle the challenge of global mass surveillance of electronic communications. ARTICLE 19, English PEN, Index on Censorship and Open Rights Group are...
Dean Spielmann President European Court of Human Rights Council of Europe F-67075 Strasbourg cedex France 13 January 2014 Re: Grand Chamber referral in Delfi v. Estonia (Application no. 64569/09) Index's coverage: European ruling spells trouble...
From the magazine: The Bishop of Bradford Nick Baines discusses the persecution of Christians in Sudan at a time when minorities are feeling the heavy hand of a leader intent on silencing them
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A Muslim, a Christian, an Atheist and a Jew walk into a bar and hang on ... Join us to ask who's really got it covered when it comes to free expression? Four well-known writers, comedians and holders of a faith speed-pitch their take on why their...
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