WHAT WE DO
ABOUT
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 its 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.
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![The latest rubbish joke from China](https://www.indexoncensorship.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Garbage_in_a_Tricycle-jpg.webp)
The latest rubbish joke from China
An unexpected view of China and the Wall Street Journal’s sacking of a reporter named chair of the Hong Kong Journalists Association hit the headlines this week
![How Russia is shaping the Syrian media narrative](https://www.indexoncensorship.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/assad-couple-959x675.webp)
How Russia is shaping the Syrian media narrative
The way that announcements about illnesses and deaths are reported shows signs of external influence
![It’s radio silence around Venezuela’s election](https://www.indexoncensorship.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/RCR_building_-_Caracas-1080x675.webp)
It’s radio silence around Venezuela’s election
Venezuela is heading to the polls on 28 July but both national and international media are being stifled when it comes to reporting on the election