The rebel Chinese cartoonist was in London last week and we caught up with him for a revealing video interview
This Week at Index: Meet Badiucao, China’s artful dissident
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Index urges all European countries to ensure Maltese inquiry into Caruana Galizia’s killing is independent
The brutal assassination two years ago shocked Europe and drew widespread condemnation
This Week at Index: China – 70 years of regressive free speech curbs
As the People’s Republic of China celebrates 70 years, we reflect on the curbs to freedom of expression there
Index on Censorship calls for release of Tanzanian journalist Erick Kabendera
Index on Censorship calls for the release of Tanzanian journalist Erick Kabendera who has been held in prison for two months
One year after murder of Khashoggi, NGOs renew call for justice
One year after the death of Jamal Khashoggi, Index and other organisations call for the opening of a thorough, independent and effective criminal investigation into the murder of the journalist
This week at Index: Facial recognition raises perils for privacy
Tech experts explained how facial recognition will reduce us all to an unchangeable number.
German jury rescinds book award for British author Kamila Shamsie over BDS support (Middle East Monitor)
Jodie Ginsberg, chief executive of Index on Censorship, said it was disturbing that Shamsie was being punished “for her personal opinions”. “An award…has been withdrawn because the writer personally supports a non-violent movement that is intended...
This week at Index: Banned Books Week is upon us
Banned Books Week kicks off on Sunday
Cuba’s Campaign Against Artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara (Hyperallergic, 19 September 2019)
Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, a self-taught artist of colour from a humble background in Cuba, has been the target of an ongoing campaign of intimidation and harassment for the past two years. The independent artist, who is targeted for challenging...
Kamila Shamsie’s book award withdrawn over her part in Israel boycott (The Guardian)
Jodie Ginsberg, chief executive of Index on Censorship, said that it was deeply disturbing that Shamsie had been stripped of the honour “for her personal opinions. “An award meant to recognise a writer for ‘outstanding literary contributions to the...
Index Awards 2017: Celebrating defenders of free expression
Index on Censorship is a nonprofit that campaigns for and defends free expression worldwide. We publish work by censored writers and artists, promote debate, and monitor threats to free speech. We believe that everyone should be free to express themselves without fear of harm or persecution – no matter what their views.
Index’s aim is to raise awareness about threats to free expression and the value of free speech as the first step to tackling censorship.
Index relies entirely on the support of donors and readers to do our work.
We work in four ways:
Informing
Index on Censorship publishes an award-winning quarterly magazine that has featured some of the world’s best-known writers. We publish original creative writing and articles about free expression from across the globe.
Our website offers additional information to help people understand the current threats to free expression globally. And we reach a wider audience through social media.
Influencing
Each year, Index on Censorship identifies some of the greatest threats to free speech around the world and develops advocacy campaigns to push for change in legislation or public attitudes. We choose topics where our work can make a significant impact – and deliberately choose areas where others might not be focused. You can see our current areas of focus on our Campaigns and Projects work.
We use a mixture of research, reporting, direct advocacy and media campaigning to achieve our goals.
Debating
Index on Censorship believes that free expression encourages more open and tolerant societies. We actively promote debate with an exciting series of events each year to help people better understand the value of free speech. This includes performances, exhibitions, talks and concerts. We are also regularly quoted in international media on free expression issues. Read more about our current events programme here.
Supporting
Index on Censorship directly supports groups and individuals facing censorship through our Freedom of Expression Awards Fellowship. The fellowship offers a year-long programme of tailored support to a small group of fellows selected for their outstanding work in the fields of journalism, arts, campaigning and digital advocacy. Read more about this innovative work here.