Introducing Youmna El Sayed - Journalism nominee for the 2025 Freedom of Expression Awards! El Sayed an internationally recognised journalist and public speaker, formerly serving as Al Jazeera English correspondent in the #Gaza Strip. Learn more about her work: https://lnkd.in/dNJZ2Exs
Index on Censorship
Civic and Social Organizations
LONDON, England 2,162 followers
A voice for the persecuted
About us
Index on Censorship is an international organisation that promotes and defends the right to freedom of expression. The inspiration of poet Stephen Spender, Index was founded in 1972 to publish the untold stories of dissidents behind the Iron Curtain. Today, we fight for free speech around the world, challenging censorship whenever and wherever it occurs. Index uses a unique combination of journalism, campaigning and advocacy to defend freedom of expression for those facing censorship and repression, including journalists, writers, social media users, bloggers, artists, politicians, scientists, academics, activists and citizens. Index believes that free expression is the foundation of a free society and endorses Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which states: “Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression”. Index combines reporting and monitoring from around the world to expose and raise awareness of attacks on free speech, with the promotion of events and debate on complex and controversial issues, and direct advocacy and campaigning to drive real change in laws and policies.
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- 11-50 employees
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- LONDON, England
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- Nonprofit
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- 1972
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- publishing, advocacy, research, and online media
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Index on Censorship reposted this
Survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) are being silenced by the very people accused of committing the abuse. It was great to collaborate with Index on Censorship on the report which reveals how abusive legal actions in the UK and Ireland are silencing survivors of #SGBV. Yesterday evening, we launched this report in the House of Lords. This report is also a wake up call to think about the silencing of women by the law - whether in offline or online spaces - and encouragement to think about far reaching effects and harms arising from allowing such practice to continue. 🚨The report highlights that governments must: ➡️Gain a clear understanding of how existing legislation and the judicial system is being abused in order to undermine SGBV survivors ➡️Adopt and implement measures to counter legal intimidation and SLAPPs at a legislative level as soon as possible ➡️ Consider the free expression implications when drafting and enacting new legislation to ensure that survivors are not further silenced or deterred from speaking out Read the full report ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eUBzMtcU #StopSLAPPs #defamation #womensrights #endVAW Centre for Protecting Women Online
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Baroness Helena Kennedy KC writes the introduction to our latest report, From Survivor to Defendant, explaining how the lack of action against SLAPPs is failing survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. Read the report: https://lnkd.in/dXPj92m6 #StopSLAPPs
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Introducing Unchained Vibes Africa - Campaigning nominee for the 2025 Freedom of Expression Awards! UVA is a Nigeria-based organisation that leverages the power of the arts to promote civic education, human rights, and cultural diversity across Africa. Through its flagship programme, Freedom Vibes, UVA monitors, documents, and responds to attacks on artists’ rights, while advocating for legal and policy reforms that safeguard artistic freedom. Learn more about their work: https://lnkd.in/dPNFaWAh
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Introducing Exile Hub - Campaigning nominee for the 2025 Freedom of Expression Awards! Exile Hub is a women-led initiative offering holistic, frontline support to human rights defenders and pro-democracy activists at risk in Myanmar and beyond. Founded in response to the 2021 military coup, we have supported over 2,100 individuals providing urgent and sustained assistance to those targeted for defending freedom, dignity, and democratic values. As the crisis in Myanmar deepens, Exile Hub remains agile and deeply rooted in solidarity, ensuring those who refuse to be silenced are protected, supported, and heard. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dVJzxDY3
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Index on Censorship reposted this
⚠️ Survivors of sexual and gender-based violence are being silenced by the very people accused of committing the abuse. 🔴 A new report from Index on Censorship reveals how abusive legal actions in the UK and Ireland are silencing those who speak out. Full report at the link in comments ⬇️ #StopSLAPPs
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Index on Censorship reposted this
A huge thanks to Index on Censorship, and their guest speakers, for hosting an incredibly powerful event at the House of Lords last night, highlighting how the law is being weaponised to silence victims of sexual violence. We all must keep fighting against SLAPPS which prevent those who have already been through the worst, from speaking out. You can read the latest report here: https://lnkd.in/e-VqiEUJ The stats are shocking. #womensrights #womeninmedia #medialaw #slapps #defamation
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Survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) are being silenced by the very people accused of committing the abuse. 📣Read the new report from Index on Censorship which reveals how abusive legal actions in the UK and Ireland are silencing survivors of SGBV. 🚨Governments and devolved administrations must: ➡️Gain a clear understanding of how existing legislation and the judicial system is being abused in order to undermine SGBV survivors ➡️Adopt and implement measures to counter legal intimidation and SLAPPs at a legislative level as soon as possible ➡️ Consider the free expression implications when drafting and enacting new legislation to ensure that survivors are not further silenced or deterred from speaking out + more With thanks to The Gemini Project, The UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition, Centre for Protecting Women Online and Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF). Read the full report ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dXPj92m6 #StopSLAPPs
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Gen-Z have led demonstrations across #Madagascar, sparked by a lack of basic necessities. The president has fled, but young people fear their revolution will be hijacked after the military’s takeover. Clemence Manyukwe speaks to some of them on the ground: https://lnkd.in/dTGEeZWb
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10 years of inaction! A coalition of 90 press freedom and human rights NGOs is raising the alarm over the arbitrary detention of Swedish publisher Gui Minhai, kidnapped in Thailand by Chinese state agents on 17 October 2015. A founder of Mighty Current, a publishing house known for politically sensitive investigations, Gui Minhai was sentenced to 10 years in prison on fabricated espionage charges. The Chinese regime has provided no information about his condition for five years. It is urgent to increase pressure on Beijing for his immediate release, and for the EU and Sweden to signal that refusal will have serious political consequences! #FreeGuiMinhai 🔗 Read the full statement: https://lnkd.in/g8JeFWu6
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