Index on Censorship calls on Russian authorities to drop all charges against demonstrators and journalists
Russia: Index condemns arrest of protesters and journalists at anti-corruption rallies
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Germany targets social media companies with new law
Increasingly, governments are devolving responsibility for determining what constitutes unacceptable content to private companies.
More than 3,000 threats to press freedom put on the map in new online project (Press Gazette)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There have been more than 3,100 recorded threats to press freedom across Europe and its neighbouring states in the last three years, according to a new online tool that maps incidents. Read the full...
Groups urge UN members to call for freedom for Bahraini human rights defender
On the one-year anniversary of Nabeel Rajab’s arrest, Index on Censorship joins 14 international NGOs to call for his release
Azerbaijan: Interpol must prevent misuse of alerts against Leyla and Arif Yunus
Index on Censorship joins with 24 other international organisations to call on Interpol to prevent the misuse of Interpol alerts against Leyla and Arif Yunus
Coalition opposes decision to destroy sculpture
The Walker Art Center’s decision to destroy Sam Durant’s installation raises concerns about responses to critique and controversy
NGOs demand release of journalists held by Huthi forces for two years
The Huthi and allied forces should immediately and unconditionally release ten Yemeni journalists detained arbitrarily without charge or trial
Bahrain: Press freedom groups call for lifting of Al Wasat suspension
Press freedom organisations and local Bahraini groups have raised alarm today over the suspension of Bahrain’s only independent newspaper, Al Wasat, which has been barred from publishing for three days now.
Bahrain must end arbitrary suspension of independent newspaper
Index on Censorship joined with international human rights organisations to strongly condemn the arbitrary suspension of Bahrain’s Al Wasat newspaper.
Abduction of exiled Azerbaijani journalist black stain on Georgia’s reputation
Index on Censorship and 22 other NGOs have written to Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili calling on his government to respect its international obligations and, in particular, to conduct a full investigation into Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Mukhtarli’s abduction in Tbilisi on 29 May.
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.