The Index on Censorship annually honors outspoken artists and activists who have made a significant contribution to fighting censorship through arts, campaigning, digital activism, and journalism. Read the full article.
Marking the 50th anniversary of the end of UK theatre censorship, Index hosted an educational and interactive workshop with young people at the British Library
Rachael Jolley, Sally Gimson and Tracey Bagshaw discuss the latest issue which takes a special look at why different societies stop people discussing the most significant events in life
Joy Hyvarinen at Index on Censorship said the bill remained “fatally flawed”. “Even after the small improvements that passed today, I remain very concerned that large parts of this legislation are going to reshape the law on freedom of expression...
While Index on Censorship welcomes dropping of new charges against Mehman Huseynov, the organisation calls on Azerbaijan to release the human rights defender and journalist from prison
Turkish journalism platform P24 has been shortlisted by U.S.-based free speech advocate Index on Censorship for its 2019 Freedom of Expression Awards Fellowships. Read the full article.
Afghanistan’s ArtLords, a group of Afghan activists and artists in Kabul, has been nominated for 2019 Freedom of Expression Awards. Read the full article.
Index on Censorship is alarmed by the increasing number of restrictions being placed on protests globally
Index on Censorship calls for the immediate release of activist Evan Mawarire, who was arrested in Zimbabwe on Wednesday.
Two Nigerian non-governmental organizations, Media Rights Agenda (MRA) and the Institute for Media and Society (IMS) were on Tuesday named among 15 “Global champions of free expression” shortlisted for the 2019 Index on Censorship Freedom of...
Index on Censorship shares the widespread concerns about the proposed EU regulation on preventing the dissemination of terrorist content online. The regulation would endanger freedom of expression and would create huge practical challenges for companies and member states.
Senior journalists and media leaders are to debate at a London Press Club event whether quality journalism can survive