The Guggenheim’s alarming action continues a growing worldwide trend in which threats of violent protest are silencing artistic expression and posing a danger to free speech in general.
Guggenheim drops artworks after threats of violence
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Index urges Ukraine to not extradite journalist to Uzbekistan
On 20 September authorities detained Narzullo Okhunjonov when he arrived at an international airport in Kyiv, Ukraine, following an Interpol red notice
Forget the “wall”, what we really need to talk about is Mexico’s deadly environment for journalists
Mexico is among the world’s most dangerous places to be a journalist, with a record number of journalists being killed in Mexico this year.
Free speech advocate to mark Banned Books Week at Limerick event (Limerick Post)
CHIEF executive of Index on Censorship, Jodie Ginsberg will deliver a talk at the Limerick Civic Trust’s Autumn Lecture Series to mark Banned Books...
LGBT people are being detained and beaten in Azerbaijan (Dazed)
Last week, Azerbaijani queer rights activist Javid Nabiyev posted a video on Facebook, in which he revealed that a series of police raids...
Conviction of Cage’s advocacy director an abuse of anti-terror legislation
The conviction of Muhammad Rabbani, director of advocacy group Cage, for refusing to divulge his phone PIN and passwords under anti-terror legislation is very concerning.
Banned Books Week: ‘In 2017, censorship comes from an outraged public’ (The Guardian)
As right-to-read celebration begins, campaigners says authors must resist pressure from ‘online mob’ to avoid controversial topics like sex and...
First Amendment protects right to #TakeTheKnee
President Donald Trump’s take on athletes who choose to kneel during the national anthem hows his disregard for the protections offered by the US Constitution’s First Amendment.
Banned Books Week: How censorship through the decades cracked down on literary sex…(Independent)
Consider suppressed books and what do you think of? Someone carefully measuring out the ingredients for a bomb in their mother’s cellar, poring over...
Syrian mother and daughter journalists murdered in Istanbul
The bodies of Syrian journalists Orouba Barakat and her daughter Halla Barakat were discovered in their apartment in Istanbul.
Mapping Media Freedom verifies 571 threats to press freedom in first half of 2017
Index on Censorship’s database tracking violations of press freedom recorded 571 verified threats and limitations to media freedom in first half of 2017.
Bourse Index on Censorship pour la liberté d’expression 2018
Index on Censorship ouvre les nominations à sa bourse pour la liberté d’expression 2018
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.
