Next weekend, Kyiv’s hipsters will be fed a diet of stand-up comedy, music, fashion and food as they raise a finger to their aggressive neighbour
CATEGORY: Europe and Central Asia
Shortlists announced for the 2023 Freedom of Expression Awards
Artists, activists and journalists from Afghanistan, India, Myanmar and Somalia are among the nominations for this year’s awards
Nominees for the 2023 Freedom of Expression Awards – Journalism
Meet the people carrying out courageous, high-impact and determined journalism that exposes censorship and threats to free expression
Nominees for the 2023 Freedom of Expression Awards – Campaigning
Meet the activists and campaigners who have had a marked impact in fighting censorship and promoting freedom of expression
Britain’s legal system silences sexual assault victims
The Brand allegations highlight how British courts can be used by the rich and powerful to silence the victims of sexual assault
Over 60 editors, journalists, writers, publishers and experts call on the UK Government to commit to a standalone anti-SLAPP law
The UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition, of which Index is a co-chair, has co-ordinated and sent a letter to the Government ahead of the King’s Speech on 7 November
Nominees for the 2023 Freedom of Expression Awards – Arts
Meet the artists and arts producers whose work challenges repression and injustice and celebrates artistic free expression
Parliament’s China spying scandal breaks the bond of trust
The arrest of a parliamentary researcher will have worrying implications for Chinese dissidents and their families
‘There simply is no moral high ground anymore’ – Stella Assange
WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange is running out of options to avoid extradition, despite growing efforts from the Australian government to get the case dropped
‘People are scared to come, but we want writers, journalists and artists to visit’
The Lviv BookForum curator on organising a festival during a war, the importance of countering Russian colonialism and remembering fallen friends