Ruth Smeeth, newly appointed CEO of Index on Censorship, writes in The Times about the ongoing work of defending freedom of expression and open debate
Time ripe for new defence of freedom of speech and debate (The Times)
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International media groups denounce Ressa, Santos’ conviction (Rappler)
Editor in chief Rachael Jolley is quoted in Rappler, an online news organisation based in the Philippines, discussing the recent sentencing of Rappler CEO Maria Ressa to up to six years in prison
Maria Ressa: The celebrated Philippine news boss enraging Duterte (BBC News)
Rachael Jolley, editor in chief of Index on Censorship magazine, speaks to BBC News about CEO of Rappler Maria Ressa’s recent sentencing to up to six years in prison
How big tech is enabling Chinese censorship around the world (The Telegraph)
Index on Censorship’s Jemimah Steinfeld speaks to The Telegraph about how technology is allowing China to impose censorship further and further afield
The Londoner: Corbyn critic Ruth Smeeth is freedom of speech CEO (Evening Standard)
New CEO of Index on Censorship Ruth Smeeth talks to the Evening Standard about the importance of free speech
Ruth Smeeth (The Political Party podcast)
Ruth Smeeth, CEO of Index on Censorship, speaks to Matt Forde on his podcast The Political Party about the history of Index, how her experiences will inform her leadership of the organisation, and why its work is so vital
SNP attempt to avoid public scrutiny amid covid is dangerously anti-democratic (The Herald)
Index on Censorship is quoted as Neil Mackay of The Herald reports on the Scottish authorities’ delayed response to freedom of information requests
Who is watching you now? (Prospect)
Index on Censorship’s Rachael Jolley writes in Prospect on the increasing use of surveillance technology in the Covid-19 era and the implications for the future
Index on Censorship announces Ruth Smeeth as new chief executive
Index on Censorship has today (Monday 15th June) announced the appointment of Ruth Smeeth as the organisation’s new chief executive. Ruth Smeeth was the MP for Stoke-on-Trent-North from 2015 to 2019, and prior to that was deputy director at HOPE...
English PEN and Index on Censorship condemn prison sentence for Filipino journalist Maria Ressa as a “dark day for media freedom everywhere”
Rappler CEO Maria Ressa has been given a sentence of up to six years in prison under a cyber libel law that didn’t exist when the article in question was published
Index Awards 2017: Celebrating defenders of free expression
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 our 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.