LJMU Journalism graduate Danyaal Yasin returned to the university this week to talk to current students about his work at Index on Censorship...
Champions of free speech back at LJMU (Liverpool Life, 15 Feb 2018)
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Max Mosley ‘using data protection law to gag the media’ (The Telegraph, 15 Feb 2018)
Max Mosley, the former head of Formula 1, has been accused of trying to gag the media, using data protection laws to “erase” his notorious sexual...
#IndexAwards2018: Champions of free expression shortlist announced
Sixteen courageous individuals and organisations who fight for freedom of expression in every part of the world have been announced as the nominees for the 2018 Index Awards Fellowship
Banned Books Week goes nationwide in 2018
UK-based organisations will host events across Britain this year to mark Banned Books Week: bringing the internationally-celebrated event to a UK-wide audience for the first time.
New “intimidation” laws could prevent legal protests and limit speech
Index on Censorship statement on UK Prime Minister’s proposals for possible new laws to stop “intimidation” against politicians
Index on Censorship gives evidence to Parliamentary Committee on Freedom of Speech in Universities
Index on Censorship has provided written evidence to inquiry into Freedom of Speech in Universities
International NGOs and IFEX members join urgent calls for Tunisian government to withdraw draft broadcasting bill
The undersigned regional and international NGOs join Tunisian organisations in their demands that the government immediately withdraw a draft law on...
Index on Censorship and Missouri School of Journalism’s ‘Global Journalist’ partner on exiled journalist project
Index on Censorship and the Missouri School of Journalism’s Global Journalist have formed a new partnership to help tell the stories of journalists exiled from their home countries for reporting the news.
Whose streets? Private ownership of public space could curb our right to protest (Prospect, 24 Jan 2018)
The erosion of the hard fought-for right to protest is being met with complacency. It's time to speak up. Read the full article
Index on Censorship o tužbi Nenada Popovića protiv KRIK-a (KRIK, 24 Jan 2018)
Mapirajući povrede medijskih sloboda organizacija „Index on Censorship“ zabeležila je i tužbe ministra Nenada Popovića protiv KRIK-a. „Zabrinuti smo...
China Bans Hip-Hop, Popular Culture Of ‘Low-Taste Content’. (Moguldom, 23 Jan 2018)
Will hip-hop help sew the seeds of another Chinese cultural revolution? Hip-hop is a new and wildly popular genre in China, but the country’s...
The biggest risk to American journalism isn’t posed by Trump (The Guardian, 19 Jan 2018)
Journalists in the US are facing an unprecedented crackdown on their work. This crackdown is at its most visible when it intersects with protest....
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.
