Index on Censorship’s Melody Patry was a guest on Al Jazeera’s Inside Story
How free is the press? Index on Al Jazeera’s Inside Story
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Online freedom of speech under threat, Index tells Al Jazeera
Index on Censorship’s Melody Patry speaks to Al Jazeera
Letter: Persecution of human rights defender Leyla Yunus
Minister Usubov Ramil Idris oglu Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Azerbaijan Avenue 7 1005 Baku Republic of Azerbaijan Email: [email protected] Prosecutor General Zakir Bakir oglu Garalov Nigar Rafibayli street 7 1001 Baku...
Groups celebrate European support on World Press Freedom Day
VIENNA, April 30, 2014 – The European Commission’s support for projects addressing violations of media freedom and pluralism, and providing practical support to journalists, gives European Union countries reason to celebrate this year on May 3,...
The best job in the world: Gabriel García Márquez on journalism
Colombian writer Gabriel García Márquez, who died on 17 April, wrote this piece on the evolution of journalism for Index on Censorship magazine in 1997.
3 May: Free As A Bird – Artistic Freedom
Like many other musicians in Mali, Tinawiren were forced into exile by a blanket ban on all music (including mobile ringtones) introduced when hard line Islamists took control of the country in 2012. Tensions continue and award-winning Johanna...
Launching Index on Censorship Spring 2014 Magazine at Hay Festival
Join us at the Hay Festival to debate what happens to the truth during wars and conflicts. Where is the line between national security and public information? Is it ever right not to tell the whole truth? These issues are discussed in the latest...
Index announces new CEO
A NEW CHAMPION FOR FREE EXPRESSION Index announces new CEO Index on Censorship, the organization that advocates for freedom of expression and against censorship throughout the world, is delighted to announce the appointment of our new Chief...
The right to protest! The right to fight?
An Index event on freedom of assembly, in association with Sussex University Politics Society
New global coalition urges governments to keep surveillance technologies in check
World leaders must commit to keeping invasive surveillance systems and technologies out of the hands of dictators and oppressive regimes, said a new global coalition of human rights organizations as it launched today in Brussels. The Coalition...
Don’t let Bahrain forget its human rights violations
Every year, the Bahraini government hopes the roar of Formula One cars will drown out criticism for the regime’s human rights violations. This year, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and Reporters Without Borders (RSF) asks you to ensure...
A conversation with UN free speech rapporteur Frank La Rue
Index hosted a Google Hangout with the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression