Category : Ruth’s blog
Repeat after me: the BBC is a public sector broadcaster
In the wake of the Gary Lineker row, many prominent politicians and public figures called the BBC a state broadcaster - an erroneous mislabelling The women who paid the ultimate price
For International Women's Day, we name just some of the women who were killed simply for what they said Regulating political advertising in Europe threatens freedom of expression
Proposed new EU rules that would see all online content advancing political views restricted, even if it is posted by citizens and journalists In awe of those fighting Russian tyranny
One year on from Russia's full-scale invasion, we won't stop telling the stories of those fighting Putin’s aggression in both Ukraine and Russia Turkey’s devastating earthquake is no excuse to grab rights
Erdogan's state of emergency must not last longer than is absolutely necessary to deliver a humanitarian response to the disaster Online Safety Bill edges forwards but issues remain
The algorithmic censorship of content and the threat to end-to-end encryption need addressing Ordinary people, extraordinary times
Our CEO Ruth Anderson reflects on the theme of this year's Holocaust Memorial Day 
A year in freedom of expression
Our CEO Ruth Anderson reflects on the events of the past 12 months, yet another year of challenges to human rights around the world “I struggle with Kanye West being given a platform by anyone”
There are those within the Index family, including some of our founders, who consider free speech to be an absolute right, says Ruth Anderson Journalists will struggle to speak truth to power if the power isn’t showing up
Rishi Sunak's decision to end the traditional morning media round is a mistake, says our CEO Ruth Anderson Where are all the voices?
There is so little room for alternative views and perspectives, writes our CEO Ruth Smeeth 
