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#IndexAwards2018: National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission combats Kenyan discrimination

The National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission is the only organisation in Kenya taking a legal route to fight for LGBTIQ rights.

#IndexAwards2018: Egytian Commission for Rights and Freedom advocates for a democratic Egypt

by Index on Censorship | 26 Mar 18

ECRF has been fighting censorship and defending human rights through its criminal justice programme and online platform to bring students and practitioners online to discuss a student charter related to freedom of association in universities.

#IndexAwards2018: Banned novelist Abbad Yahya sheds light on the taboo

by Index on Censorship | 22 Mar 18

Abbad Yahya is a Palestinian writer whose fourth novel Crime in Ramallah has been banned for depictions of gay sex, as well as political commentary about fanaticism and religious extremism.

#IndexAwards 2018: Museum of Dissidence creators remain fiercely loyal to their project

by Index on Censorship | 21 Mar 18

The Museum of Dissidence represents a new, young generation of artists who are not afraid to challenge Cuba’s still repressive regime.

#IndexAwards2018: Silvanos Mudzvova’s performances protest Zimbabwe regime

by Index on Censorship | 20 Mar 18

The Zimbabwean performance artist has been abducted, beaten, and arrested, but has also been internationally recognised for his creative protests.

#IndexAwards 2018: Jamal Ali’s music fights oppression in Azerbaijan

by Index on Censorship | 19 Mar 18

Jamal Ali is a young Azerbaijani rapper living in exile in Berlin who – with one song – challenged the authoritarian regime.

Corruption report sends Maldives journalist into flight

by Rayna Sims | 24 Jan 18

For many tourists, the Maldives is a resort destinationin the Indian Ocean. But for journalist Zaheena Rasheed, this small island nation is home. At least, it was.