Nerma Jelacic argues revisionists are manipulating free speech defenders
CATEGORY: Middle East and North Africa
Index on Censorship announces shortlist for 2021 Freedom of Expression Awards
Imprisoned Egyptian human rights campaigner, Russian feminist performance artist, and persecuted Djiboutian journalists among the shortlisted candidates
Remembering Jo Cox five years on
Why we need to heed the words from the maiden speech of the murdered MP more than ever
Letter from Palestine: “I am either dead or I am muted”
The Palestinian author Abbad Yahya says he is unable to freely express his thoughts
“I’m not a fan of Alexei Sayle but he has a right to hold his views”
Our CEO Ruth Smeeth fundamentally disagrees with the efforts of British parliamentarian, Matthew Offord, to stop the broadcast of an episode of Desert Island Discs featuring the comedian
Stop holding Jews collectively responsible for the actions of Israel
Claims of a Zionist conspiracy are not protected speech but a racist attack on all Jews, writes former Index editor
Destruction of media building in the Gaza Strip “unacceptable”
Index expresses concern over bombing by Israeli military
Film awards season: Journalism and activism in the spotlight
Movies on social justice and investigative journalism dominate the nominations for major awards at the Oscars, the Golden Globes and the Baftas this year
Lebanon’s journalists face Hezbollah threat
The murder of publisher and activist Lokman Slim is a stark warning to media in the country
Loujain al-Hathloul’s release gives everyone hope
The women’s rights activist has been released after 1,001 days in a Saudi jail but the struggle continues