Index on Censorship magazine received a Grand Award as part of the 29th annual APEX Awards.
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Mapping Media Freedom: Ukrainian journalists subjected to malicious cyber-attacks
Alongside the digitalisation of journalism comes the increasing danger of cyber-attacks on media workers, as recent attacks on Ukrainian journalists have shown
Youth board: Banned entertainment from the Soviet Union
Members of Index’s youth board looked at three famous works that fell victim to the Russian censors
Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo’s chair is still empty
Liu Xiaobo, China’s most famous free speech advocate, was released from prison last week on health grounds. Index looks back at the life and work of the Nobel laureate.
#StandUpForSatire: Comedians come together in support of Index
This top night of top comedy in support of Index featured Brendon Burns, Al Murray, Tim Key, Dane Baptiste, Kerry Godliman, Deborah Frances-White, Felicity Ward, Robin Ince and Simon Callow
Attacks on Mexican journalists
For years, Index on Censorship has covered stories of violence against the media in Mexico. In the first six months of 2017, seven journalists have been killed.
Bahrain: Nabeel Rajab’s trial postponed until 10 July
The trial of Bahraini human rights activist Nabeel Rajab has been delayed yet again, this time until 10 July
Bahrain: Women’s rights activist arrested and risks torture
Just as she was getting ready for bed on 3 July, Bahraini human rights defender Ebtisam Al-Sayegh was arrested by masked officers. Her whereabouts remain unknown
Mapping Media Freedom: Press restrictions in Spain highlight need for improved policy
Within the last month, Index on Censorship’s Mapping Media Freedom platform has recorded a number of restrictions on media access to events in Spain by police and politicians
From the archives: A century on from the Russian Revolution
100 years after the Russian Revolution, Index has compiled a reading list on its legacy in the world today