A panel discussion exploring different aspects of freedom of expression in repressive regimes
6 June: Artistic censorship in repressive regimes
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26 May: Zanele Muholi in conversation with Bidisha
Writer, campaigner and broadcaster Bidisha joins South African photographer and human rights campaigner Zanele Muholi in London to discuss the power of art in activism and the importance of visibility and representation in combating prejudice and human rights abuse.
14 May: Zunar in conversation with Martin Rowson
One week before his trial for sedition, the Malaysian cartoonist will share his story through words and pictures
6 May: Silencing the people: Freedom of expression in a global society
The Point of No Return, a new play based upon the last four days of Ukraine's Maidan protests. From personally recorded real-life stories, extensive research and a journey to the heart of Ukraine, this story is based upon the revolution in Kiev in...
Syria: Human rights organizations renew call for release of “Duma Four”
To mark the 38th birthday (on April 29) of missing human rights defender and lawyer Razan Zaitouneh, head of the Violations Documentation Centre in Syria (VDC), winner of the 2011 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought and the 2011 Anna...
10 June: The new civility: are religious freedom and freedom of speech intertwined?
Index on Censorship magazine are holding a big debate, in partnership with the Leeds Big Bookend festival. Does freedom of religion and freedom of speech come as a package or can you pick and choose? Do those people who suggest freedom of...
23 May: The Index Debate: Diss my mother; expect a punch
Index at the Hay Festival What are the limits of free speech and civility? What is the nature of "offence"? What earns "respect"? If words can hurt you, are sticks and stones and broken bones the answer? Index on Censorship magazine will launch its...
24 May: Index Punch Ups at the Hay Festival
Punchy short arguments about flashpoints in freedom of speech debates – porn, blasphemy, Israel, national security. Where do we draw the lines? And why?
28 April: Press briefing: Give human rights a sporting chance in Azerbaijan
How can journalists effectively cover the full scope of human rights, social and political issues surrounding this summer’s European Games in Baku?
21 April: Whose story is it anyway?
Writers discuss the representation of refugees in novels and plays. What ethical questions are involved? Is there a responsibility to represent refugees positively?