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#IndexAwards2019: Here’s what you need to know
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ECRF: We believe in human rights for all Egyptians and we are willing to pay the price
The Egyptian government has waged an organised campaign against independent civil society groups and has become increasingly hostile to dissent. ECRF is one of the few human rights organisations still operating in the country.
Wendy Funes: Despite the pain that violence has left in Honduras it is wonderful to see a world with so much solidarity
“Despite my fears and the pain that violence has left in my country, it has been wonderful to see that it has been worthwhile to dream in a world with so much solidarity”
This week at Index: Four champions of journalism
This week Index profiles the #IndexAwards2019 journalism category shortlist.
Ukrainian investigative journalism on the eve of the presidential election
Prominent journalists face an increasing pressure from both wealthy oligarchs and corrupt officials
#IndexAwards2019: Mimi Mefo works without fear or favour in Cameroon’s climate of repression and self-censorship
Mimi Mefo is one of less than a handful journalists working without fear or favour in Cameroon’s climate of repression and self-censorship.
#IndexAwards2019: Mehman Huseynov refuses to look away from Azerbaijan’s human rights violations
Mehman Huseynov is a journalist and human rights defender who documents corruption and human rights violations in Azerbaijan
Turkish academic who signed peace petition set to go to prison for 15 months
Turkish academic ZĂĽbeyde FĂĽsun Ăśstel now faces 15 months in prison after signing a petition calling for the Turkish government to change its policy towards the Kurds. She could become the first academic imprisoned for adding her signature.
Podcast: Is there a global crisis for local newspapers?
Spring podcast with Karoline Kan, Ian Murray and Sinead Corr exploring the future of local news.
#IndexAwards2019: Center for Investigative Journalism of Serbia stands out as an independent voice
Center for Investigative Journalism of Serbia (CINS) is a group of investigative journalists exposing corruption in Serbia and stands out as one of the last independent outlets left in a country where the media environment has become increasingly partisan.
#IndexAwards2019: Bihus.info fearlessly exposes corruption in Ukraine
Bihus.info is a group of independent investigative journalists in Ukraine who – despite threats and assaults – are fearlessly exposing the corruption of many Ukrainian officials.
Call to UK Independent Bookshops: Organise your celebrations for Margaret Atwood’s The Testaments on 9 and 10 September 2019
Index on Censorship and Vintage are calling on independent bookshops to coordinate creative publication events for Margaret Atwood’s The Testaments, the much-anticipated sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale in September with a chance to win £750 to fund the best ideas.
