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Moments of Freedom 2023
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CATEGORY: Afghanistan
New online platform provides free education to girls in Afghanistan
Afghan girls are being denied access to higher education. The Begum Academy is trying to change that
Campaigner for Afghan girls’ education takes the path to freedom
A week after winning an Index on Censorship Freedom of Expression award, Pen Path’s co-founder has been released from a prison in Afghanistan
2023 Freedom of Expression Award winners announced
Index on Censorship has recognised activists and campaigners from Afghanistan, India and Iran for their work at its annual awards ceremony
Contents – In bad faith: How religion is being weaponised by the right
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Shortlists announced for the 2023 Freedom of Expression Awards
Artists, activists and journalists from Afghanistan, India, Myanmar and Somalia are among the nominations for this year’s awards
Nominees for the 2023 Freedom of Expression Awards – Journalism
Meet the people carrying out courageous, high-impact and determined journalism that exposes censorship and threats to free expression
Nominees for the 2023 Freedom of Expression Awards – Campaigning
Meet the activists and campaigners who have had a marked impact in fighting censorship and promoting freedom of expression
The day the music died
When Kabul fell to the Taliban two years ago today, musicians were among the first to experience repression
Contents – Express yourself: Overcoming neurodiversity stereotypes
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