As nomeações vão estar abertas entre 12 de setembro e 11 de outubro de 2016
A partir de hoje, as nomeações para os prémios “Index on Censorship Freedom of Expression Awards Fellowship” estão abertas. Estes prémios, que este ano cumprem o seu 17º ano, distinguem alguns dos defensores da liberdade de expressão mais importantes do mundo. Os vencedores de edições anteriores incluem os ativistas digitais chineses GreatFire, o cartoonista sírio Ali Farzat e o jornalista de investigação Rafael Marques de Morais, de Angola.
A Index convida o público em geral, as organizações da sociedade civil, as organizações sem fins lucrativos e os media anomearem alguém (indivíduos ou organizações) que acreditem que merece ser distinguido e apoiado pelo seu trabalho contra a censura em todo o mundo.
Existemquatro categorias nos prémios “Index on Censorship’s Freedom of Expression Awards”:
Artes, para artistas (de qualquer tipo) e produtores de arte cujos trabalhos coloquem um desafio à repressão e à injustiça, e que promovam a liberdade de expressão artística;
Ativismo, para ativistas ou líderes de campanhas que tenham causado impacto na luta contra a censura e na promoção da liberdade de expressão;
Ativismo digital, para distinguir formas de utilização da tecnologia que evitem a censura e consigam proporcionar uma forma grátis e independente de trocar informação;
Jornalismo, para qualquer tipo de jornalismo que seja corajoso, determinado e que tenha grande impacto na exposição da censura e de ameaças à liberdade de expressão.
Caso se aplique, os nomeados também são elegíveis para a “Music in Exile Fellowship”, que apoia músicos cujo trabalho está sob ameaça.
Osvencedores do prémio e da bolsa têm direito a uma residência de uma semana para networking, treino avançado e consultoria em Londres (abril de 2017), seguidos de 12 meses de apoio adequado para ampliar e sustentar o seu valioso trabalho pela liberdade de expressão em qualquer parte do mundo.
Jodie Ginsberg, diretora da Index, disse: “Os prémios Freedom of Expression Awards não só dão visibilidade como também fortalecem grupos e indivíduos que fazem um trabalho corajoso e brilhante para promover a liberdade de expressão em todo o mundo. Estes são os verdadeiros heróis — pessoas que frequentemente têm de ultrapassar enormes obstáculos e que lidam com grandes perigos só para terem o direito de se expressarem. Peço a todos que nomeiem os vossos defensores da liberdade de expressão preferidos — assegurem-se de que a voz deles é ouvida”.
A lista dos nomeados para os prémios de 2017 será anunciada no final de janeiro. Os vencedores serão anunciados em Londres, numa cerimónia formal no dia 19 de abril de 2017, no Unicorn Theatre.
Para mais informações sobre os prémios e a bolsa, por favor contactem [email protected] ou liguem para o +44 (0)207 963 7262.
Nominations are open from 12 September to 11 October 2016
Beginning today, nominations for the Index on Censorship Freedom of Expression Awards Fellowship are open. Now in their 17th year, the awards honour some of the world’s most remarkable free expression heroes. Previous winners include Chinese digital activists GreatFire, Syrian cartoonist Ali Farzat and Angolan investigative journalist Rafael Marques de Morais.
Index invites the general public, civil society organisations, non-profit groups and media organisations to nominate anyone (individuals or organisations) who they believe should celebrated and supported in their work tackling censorship worldwide.
There are four categories in Index on Censorship’s Freedom of Expression Awards:
Arts for artists (any form) and arts producers whose work challenges repression and injustice and celebrates artistic free expression.
Campaigning for activists and campaigners who have had a marked impact in fighting censorship and promoting freedom of expression.
Digital Activism for innovative uses of technology to circumvent censorship and enable free and independent exchange of information.
Journalism for courageous, high impact and determined journalism (any form) that exposes censorship and threats to free expression.
Relevant nominees are also eligible for the Music in Exile Fellowship, whichsupports musicians whose work is under threat.
As awards fellows, all winners receive one residential week of networking, advanced training and consultancy in London (April 2017) followed by 12 months of bespoke support to amplify and sustain their valuable work for free expression worldwide.
Jodie Ginsberg, CEO of Index, said: “The Freedom of Expression Awards not only showcase but also strengthen groups and individuals doing brave and brilliant work to enhance freedom of expression around the world. These are true heroes – people who often have to overcome immense obstacles and face great danger just for the right to express themselves. I urge everyone to nominate their free expression champion – make sure their voice is heard.”
The 2017 awards shortlist will be announced in late January. The winners will be announced in London at a gala ceremony on 19 April 2017 at The Unicorn Theatre.
For more information on the awards and fellowship, please contact [email protected] or call +44 (0)207 963 7262.
ouverture des nominations du 12 septembre au 11 octobre 2016
A partir d’aujourd’hui, sont ouvertes les nominations pour la remise des prix et de la bourse de la liberté d’expression d’Index on Censorship. Depuis 17 ans maintenant, ces prix honorent quelques uns des héros de la liberté d’expression les plus remarquables. Parmi les gagnants des précédentes années, figurent le collectif Great Fire, activistes digitaux chinois, le caricaturiste syrien Ali Farzat ainsi que le journaliste d’investigation d’Angola Rafel Marques de Morais.
Dès à présennt, Index On Censorship invite le public en général, les organisations de la société civile, les associations à but non-lucratifs et autres organismes de media à nominer quiconque participe de la lutte contre la censure dans le monde et dont le travail mériterait d’être soutenu et célébré.
Il existe quatre catégories pouvant prétendre aux prix de la liberté d’expression d’Index on Censorship :
la catégories arts, regroupant des artistes et des producteurs artistiques dont le travail s’érige contre la répression et célèbre l’expression artistique libre,
la catégorie campagne, composée d’activistes et de militants ayant oeuvré de manière décisive contre la censure et pour la liberté d’expression,
la catégorie activisme digital, qui recouvre l’utilisation innovante de toute forme de technologie destinée à contourner la censure et assurer l’indépendance et la liberté des échanges d’informations,
la catégorie journalisme, représentant toute forme de journalisme courageux, déterminé et à grand impact s’employant à exposer la censure et son cortège de menaces à la liberté d’expression.
Les nominés dont le profil s’y prête sont également en liste pour l’attribution de la bourse Musique en exil, qui soutient les musiciens et leurs œuvres quand ils sont menacés.
Tous ceux ayant remporté un prix se voient offrir une semaine de résidence à Londres (avril 2017) pendant laquelle ils reçoivent des conseils en formation, en création de réseaux et en gestion. S’y ajoutent ensuite 12 mois d’aide et d’accompagnement leur garantissant la possibilité de perpétrer et étendre leur précieux travail de défense de la libre expression à travers le monde.
« Non seulement l’attribution des prix de la liberté d’expression assure une visibilité aux personnes et aux groupes dont le travail brillant et valeureux n’a de cesse de promouvoir la liberté d’expression à l’échelle internationale, mais cela consolide également leurs structures et leur organisation », dit Jodie Ginsbberg, PDG de Index. « Ces gens sont de véritables héros. Des gens qui, souvent, doivent faire face à de considérables obstacles et à un danger immense et bien réel, dans le simple but de faire valoir leur libre expression. J’incite vivement tout un chacun à nous soumettre le nom de leur champion de la libre expression, il faut s’assurer que leur voix soit entendue. »
La liste des prétendants aux prix 2017 sera annoncée fin janvier. Les noms des gagnants seront révélés lors d’une cérémonie de gala le 19 avril 2017 à Londres au Unicorn Theatre.
Each week, Index on Censorship’s Mapping Media Freedom project verifies threats, violations and limitations faced by the media throughout the European Union and neighbouring countries. Here are five recent reports that give us cause for concern.
Former french president Nicolas Sarkozy is back on the campaign trail but fundraising from his 2012 run for office is raising questions. A new documentary investigating these finances was due to air on 29 September but following pressure from Michel Field, the head of news at France Télévisions, a French public national television broadcaster, it now won’t show until after the primary elections of Sarkozy’s Republicans party at the end of November.
On 6 September, the satirical and investigative newspaper Le Canard Enchaîné revealed that in mid-July, Field told Elise Lucet, the new director of Envoyé Special, that the documentary must be delayed. The publication also revealed that Field was in talks with Sarkozy, who had agreed to be the first guest on a new political programme by France Télé, but that Sarkozy’s team would prevent his appearance if the documentary was to air.
According to Le Canard, Field also tried to have a heavily-edited version of the documentary air 8 September, which Lucet refused to comply with. Lucet accused Field of censorship and the director of France Télévisions, Delphine Ernotte Cunci, is taking some time to decide whether to air the documentary or not.
In court, Geriev said that on 16 April he was kidnapped from a public bus on his way to Grozny. He added that he was taken to the woods, where he was beaten and tortured, and then taken to a local cemetery. There, according to the prosecutors, he was arrested for possession of 160 grams of marijuana and admitted he was guilty.
Kavkazski Uzel issued a statement saying that they believe that the case against Geriev is fabricated and motivated by his professional activities.
If passed, this law would allow the “relevant public authorities” to obtain journalists’ communications data with the aim of identifying or confirming the identity of anonymous sources.
The news agency Unian, citing the State Emergency Services division, reported: “At 16:31 on Sept. 4, Kyiv Emergency Situations Service operators received a call about a fire that had broken out at a building of a TV channel at 26 Schuseva Street. Upon arrival at the scene, firefighters discovered two piles of tyres had been set ablaze during a rally outside the building and an external source of ignition brought [into the building] had caused a fire on the first floor…and second floor.”
Thirty people were evacuated and one journalist suffered a broken leg and smoke inhalation.
Dilek Dundar, the wife of prominent Turkish journalist and former editor-in-chief of Cumhuriyet newspaper Can Dundar was prevented from leaving the country at the Ataturk International airport on 3 September. She was on her way to Berlin, Germany, when airport officials confiscated her passport and informed her that it had been cancelled.
Can Dundar said of the situation: “This … is an excellent example of authoritarian rule. The new legal order … treats the whole family as criminals.”
