A panel discussion exploring different aspects of freedom of expression in repressive regimes
6 June: Artistic censorship in repressive regimes
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CATEGORY: Events
26 May: Zanele Muholi in conversation with Bidisha
Writer, campaigner and broadcaster Bidisha joins South African photographer and human rights campaigner Zanele Muholi in London to discuss the power of art in activism and the importance of visibility and representation in combating prejudice and human rights abuse.
14 May: Zunar in conversation with Martin Rowson
One week before his trial for sedition, the Malaysian cartoonist will share his story through words and pictures
6 May: Silencing the people: Freedom of expression in a global society
The Point of No Return, a new play based upon the last four days of Ukraine's Maidan protests. From personally recorded real-life stories, extensive...
Syria: Human rights organizations renew call for release of “Duma Four”
To mark the 38th birthday (on April 29) of missing human rights defender and lawyer Razan Zaitouneh, head of the Violations Documentation Centre in...
10 June: The new civility: are religious freedom and freedom of speech intertwined?
Index on Censorship magazine are holding a big debate, in partnership with the Leeds Big Bookend festival. Does freedom of religion and freedom of...
23 May: The Index Debate: Diss my mother; expect a punch
Index at the Hay Festival What are the limits of free speech and civility? What is the nature of "offence"? What earns "respect"? If words can hurt...
24 May: Index Punch Ups at the Hay Festival
Punchy short arguments about flashpoints in freedom of speech debates – porn, blasphemy, Israel, national security. Where do we draw the lines? And why?
28 April: Press briefing: Give human rights a sporting chance in Azerbaijan
How can journalists effectively cover the full scope of human rights, social and political issues surrounding this summer’s European Games in Baku?
21 April: Whose story is it anyway?
Writers discuss the representation of refugees in novels and plays. What ethical questions are involved? Is there a responsibility to represent refugees positively?
25 Feb: Screening and discussion about Cartoonists – Foot Soldiers of Democracy
In the wake of the recent tragic events in Paris, this powerful and moving film follows 12 loveable and courageous cartoonists – from Tel Aviv, Moscow, New York, Caracas, and Paris – as they brilliantly capture the comedy and tragedy in the world, armed with just a pencil
13 Feb: The Content and Context of Charlie Hebdo – Protecting freedom of expression and combating “hate speech”
The attack on Charlie Hebdo dramatically increased the pressure on freedom of speech in all of Europe. How do we respond to audiences who do not recognize satire as a legitimate form of free expression, without increasing this pressure?
