As Index launches a policy note ahead of the Internet Governance Forum, Marta Cooper asks if can we keep the internet free
Index tells policy makers to keep the internet free
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Azerbaijan’s ruler fails to buy internet friends
The fact that Azerbaijan is hosting the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) may seem incongruous to many, not least Emin Milli and Adnan Hajizadeh, who in 2009 were jailed for 14 months ostensibly for disseminating a satirical video remarking on the...
From Baku: Voices for internet freedom
Kirsty Hughes: Reporting from the Internet Governance Forum
Internet freedom? Not in Azerbaijan
IGF | Azerbaijan’s government locks up its online critics on trumped-up charges so it is an odd choice to host a giant international forum on internet freedom. Rebecca Vincent explains
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Greece: Europe must defend free speech
The European Union has a duty to speak out against increasing censorship, writes Rohan Jayasekera
Asteris Masouras and Veroniki Krikoni: Greece: Free speech faces abyss
India changes its internet governance position — backs away from UN proposal
Following outrage from India's civil society and media, it appears the country's government has backed away from its proposal to create a UN body to govern the internet. The controversial plan, which was made without consulting civil...
Policing the internet
The more we live our lives online, the greater the temptation for governments and private companies to spy on us. Padraig Reidy highlights the dark side of our increasing dependence on digital communications
Global media community condemns response to killing of journalists
Index on Censorship joined more than 40 global media organisations signing a declaration to demand action from governments, the United Nations and industry to take action against violence towards journalists.
Lance Armstrong and cycling’s libel shame
Artistic freedom under threat, says Southbank director
An Index on Censorship conference has heard of the pressures on the arts in the UK today. Daisy Williams reports
Petitions, letters, and press releases from Index on Censorship