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Russian journalist stages death to catch potential killers
High profile Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko stages his own “murder”, but investigations into death of journalist Pavlo Sherbet must continue
Equatorial Guinea: Artist Ramón Esono Ebalé leaves country after prison release
The judge dismissed the case in February, but Esono Ebalé remained effectively trapped in the country. He was issued a passport on 23 May and left the country days later
Caruana Galizia’s Son: ‘We Are At War With The Government Over My Mother’s Murder’ (Lovin Malta, 29 May 2018)
One of the sons of assassinated journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia said it feels like his family is at war with the Maltese government over their...
Abortion clinic buffer zones set ‘dangerous precedent’ for freedom of speech, campaigners say (The Telegraph, 28 May 2018)
Abortion clinic buffer zones set a “dangerous precedent” for freedom of speech, campaigners have warned as they bid to overturn them. Civil...
Caruana Galizia family ‘at war with Malta’ after journalist’s murder (The Guardian, 28 May 2018)
The family of the murdered Maltese investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia have had little chance to mourn her death because of continuing...
Survey warns of endemic financial and political pressure across European newsrooms (Journalism.co.uk, 24 May 2018)
The years of 2016 and 2017 have taught us, if nothing else, that the news we write, as much as the news we withhold, can distort the way readers...
Doughty Street Chambers lodges UN complaint in case of detained Egyptian activist Amal Fathy
International human rights lawyers Doughty Street Chambers have lodged a complaint to the United Nations on behalf of Egyptian campaigner Amal Fathy, her husband and their son after the family was seized by police.
Perdiendo el papel (Eurozine, 23 May 2018)
La escasez de papel de periódico en Venezuela ha obligado a algunos periódicos a cerrar, pero los medios digitales se están expandiendo con rapidez...
Coalition to intervene in Canada Supreme Court case on confidentiality of journalists’ sources
A coalition of 12 press freedom and civil liberties groups from around the world, including Index on Censorshp, will intervene in a VICE News case seeking to keep confidential conversations between its reporter Ben Makuch and a source from being turned over to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
West Yorkshire Police force do not know their law
The West Yorkshire Police force do not know their law. The Malicious Communications Act 1988 has no provision whatsoever for “insulting or abusive” messages.
Russia: Telegram block leads to widespread assault on freedom of expression online
53 international and Russian human rights, media and Internet freedom organisations, strongly condemn the attempts by the Russian Federation to block the Internet messaging service Telegram.
Index Awards 2017: Celebrating defenders of free expression
Index on Censorship is a nonprofit that campaigns for and defends free expression worldwide. We publish work by censored writers and artists, promote debate, and monitor threats to free speech. We believe that everyone should be free to express themselves without fear of harm or persecution – no matter what their views.
Index’s aim is to raise awareness about threats to free expression and the value of free speech as the first step to tackling censorship.
Index relies entirely on the support of donors and readers to do our work.
We work in four ways:
Informing
Index on Censorship publishes an award-winning quarterly magazine that has featured some of the world’s best-known writers. We publish original creative writing and articles about free expression from across the globe.
Our website offers additional information to help people understand the current threats to free expression globally. And we reach a wider audience through social media.
Influencing
Each year, Index on Censorship identifies some of the greatest threats to free speech around the world and develops advocacy campaigns to push for change in legislation or public attitudes. We choose topics where our work can make a significant impact – and deliberately choose areas where others might not be focused. You can see our current areas of focus on our Campaigns and Projects work.
We use a mixture of research, reporting, direct advocacy and media campaigning to achieve our goals.
Debating
Index on Censorship believes that free expression encourages more open and tolerant societies. We actively promote debate with an exciting series of events each year to help people better understand the value of free speech. This includes performances, exhibitions, talks and concerts. We are also regularly quoted in international media on free expression issues. Read more about our current events programme here.
Supporting
Index on Censorship directly supports groups and individuals facing censorship through our Freedom of Expression Awards Fellowship. The fellowship offers a year-long programme of tailored support to a small group of fellows selected for their outstanding work in the fields of journalism, arts, campaigning and digital advocacy. Read more about this innovative work here.
