Index on Censorship spotlights four people standing up for human rights around the world
Human Rights Day 2024: A tribute to human rights defenders
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CATEGORY: Middle East and North Africa
The power of protest
Peaceful demonstration is a fundamental form of self expression, and a crucial mechanism of any democracy
Science in Iran: A catalyst for corruption
Index looks at why being a scientist in Iran is so dangerous, and what is left behind when advancement is hindered
Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi released from prison
Joint statement by the International Counsel Team at Doughty Street Chambers, Index on Censorship and Human Rights Foundation
A big week to remember
The past week has been busy for Index and in Hong Kong. It is up to us all to ensure award winners and political prisoners are not forgotten
Index on Censorship announces 2024 Freedom of Expression award winners
Campaigners, artists and journalists from Iran, Palestine, Russia and Uganda are named in awards ceremony in London this week
The UK Government must defend its citizens around the world
As the new Prime Minister vows to protect press freedom and tackle impunity, we’re reminded of the many British citizens who are unjustly imprisoned globally
Celebrating the music of Toomaj Salehi
This week marks two years since Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi was arrested, and although his death sentence has been reversed, he still languishes in jail. Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe introduces one of his songs
Rap is not a crime, yet my cousin remains behind bars in Iran
Two years ago today, Toomaj Salehi was arrested because his music was unjustly seen as a threat.
Journalists have a “right to life”
The rich and powerful are increasingly acting with impunity to silence, sometimes permanently, those who seek to shine a light on their activities