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Contents – The beautiful game? Qatar, football and freedom
The autumn issue of Index takes as its central theme the FIFA World Cup that will take place in Qatar in November and December 2022. A country where human rights are constantly under threat, Qatar is under the spotlight and many are calling for a...

Writers and free speech champions celebrate Salman Rushdie’s work
Supporters of the author read extracts of his work to show their support as he remains in hospital following horrific attack on 12 August

Share your messages of support for Salman Rushdie
Join us in sending messages of support to the author, who was attacked as he prepared to give a lecture in New York state in August 2022

Contents – The battle for Ukraine: Artists, journalists and dissidents respond
The summer issue of Index magazine concentrated its efforts on the developing situation between Russia and Ukraine and consequential effects around Europe and the world. We decided to give voice to journalists, artists and dissidents who chose to...

Contents – Index at 50: The battles won, lost and currently raging
The spring issue of Index magazine is special. We are celebrating 50 years of history and to such a milestone we've decided to look back at the thorny path that brought us here. Editors from our five decades of life have accepted our invitation to...

Why we must not change the channel
The news from countries around the globe is appalling but we need to bear witness

Contents – Whistleblowers: the lifeblood of democracy
Index's new issue of the magazine looks at the importance of whistleblowers in upholding our democracies. Featured are stories such as the case of Reality Winner, written by her sister Brittany. Despite being released from prison, the former...

How farmers’ protests in India are being used to silence the media
Journalists reporting on clashes between police and protestors have faced a fierce backlash

The desperate situation for six people who are #JailedNotForgotten
We revisit the six activists and journalists currently in jail and call for your messages of support