Despite making two award-winning documentaries, Indian filmmaker Ashvin Kumar has faced difficulty having his films shown. Mahima Kaul reports on his battle with India’s Censor Board
India: Kumar versus the censor
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Index responds to the Royal Charter
The Royal Charter has raised grave concerns over damages and chilling effect on web users
Why is access to freedom of expression important?
Across the world, there are groups who struggle to gain access to freedom of expression.
On the ground: Sao Paulo
Free speech is enshrined in the constitution. But in reality, those with power and influence can stifle critical debate and reporting. It’s time to overhaul the system, says Rafael Spuldar
Spain: The formidable voices of the plazas
Attempts to criminalise demonstrations in Spain could change the face of citizen protest, says Juan Luis Sánchez
Brazilian indians go online to demand their rights are protected
Brazil’s indigenous peoples are increasingly using the internet to fight for their rights, says Rafael Spuldar
Dictatorship: it’s a man’s game
Lukashenko’s Belarus is a perfect example of the machismo and misogny at the heart of authoritarian regimes, says
Maryna Koktysh
Religion in Belarus: no conscience, no freedom
In an authoritarian state, the regime uses loyal religious institutions to impose strict control over society and oppress freedom of conscience. Zmitser Yanenka reports from Belarus
Belarus: Pulling the plug
Europe’s last dictatorship plans even tighter controls over citizens’ access to the digital world, Index shows in a new report
Read the report in full here
Press Release: Internet explosion backfires for Europe’s last dictator
Religion and free speech: it’s complicated
For centuries, free speech and religion have been cast as opponents. Index looks at the complicated relationship between religion and free speech