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Survivors of sexual and gender-based violence are being silenced by the very people accused of committing the abuse. 📣Read our new report revealing how abusive legal actions in the UK & Ireland are silencing those who speak out ⬇️
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The courts are being weaponised to silence survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. Our new report sets out the urgent changes needed to protect them, including universal anti-SLAPP legislation to ensure no voice goes unheard. Read the report ⬇️
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November 13, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The courts are being weaponised to silence survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. Our new report sets out the urgent changes needed to protect them, including universal anti-SLAPP legislation to ensure no voice goes unheard. Read the report ⬇️
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#AsiaPacific 🌏 Burmese artist Sai survived #Myanmar’s coup only to face Chinese embassy–backed censorship in #Thailand.
“This was another international-level absurdity happening – the absurdity of transnational repression,” he told @indexoncensorship.org. buff.ly/Evv8JE8
“This was another international-level absurdity happening – the absurdity of transnational repression,” he told @indexoncensorship.org. buff.ly/Evv8JE8
How artist Sai's exhibition in Thailand was censored after Chinese protests - IFEX
The artist fled Myanmar after the coup in 2021, and was forced to leave Thailand this year after learning that police were looking for him.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:01 AM
#AsiaPacific 🌏 Burmese artist Sai survived #Myanmar’s coup only to face Chinese embassy–backed censorship in #Thailand.
“This was another international-level absurdity happening – the absurdity of transnational repression,” he told @indexoncensorship.org. buff.ly/Evv8JE8
“This was another international-level absurdity happening – the absurdity of transnational repression,” he told @indexoncensorship.org. buff.ly/Evv8JE8
Today, the Scottish Government published its report following the consultation on #SLAPPs. It includes an agreement from the Government: "the law should be reformed to address SLAPPs and would intend to do so at the next legislative opportunity.” ⬇️
antislapp.uk/2025/11/13/s...
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"Scottish Government agrees that the law should be reformed to address SLAPPs": Response to public consultation published - UK Anti-Slapp Coalition
The Scottish Government agree that Scots Law should be reformed to address SLAPPs after they publish their report following the public consultation.
antislapp.uk
November 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Today, the Scottish Government published its report following the consultation on #SLAPPs. It includes an agreement from the Government: "the law should be reformed to address SLAPPs and would intend to do so at the next legislative opportunity.” ⬇️
antislapp.uk/2025/11/13/s...
antislapp.uk/2025/11/13/s...
History has always been contested, but #AI is making it easier than ever to rewrite the past. Salil Tripathi explores how history is at risk of being overly simplified, erasing marginalised voices: www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/11/hist...
November 13, 2025 at 3:15 PM
History has always been contested, but #AI is making it easier than ever to rewrite the past. Salil Tripathi explores how history is at risk of being overly simplified, erasing marginalised voices: www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/11/hist...
The courts are being weaponised to silence survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. Our new report sets out the urgent changes needed to protect them, including universal anti-SLAPP legislation to ensure no voice goes unheard. Read the report ⬇️
www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/10/the-...
www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/10/the-...
November 13, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The courts are being weaponised to silence survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. Our new report sets out the urgent changes needed to protect them, including universal anti-SLAPP legislation to ensure no voice goes unheard. Read the report ⬇️
www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/10/the-...
www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/10/the-...
"What bothers me is that the Algerian president announced he had 'pardoned' him. The word 'pardon' sends chills down my spine, since he is guilty of nothing" - Nathalie Azoulai. We welcome #BoualemSansal's release. He should never have been imprisoned:
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
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Writers express joy and lingering anger after Boualem Sansal's pardon
Nathalie Azoulai, Kamel Daoud, Erri De Luca, Jérôme Ferrari, Jean-Marie Laclavetine, Nicolas Mathieu, Laurent Mauvignier, Amélie Nothomb, Daniel Pennac and Leïla Slimani: As soon as news broke of the ...
www.lemonde.fr
November 13, 2025 at 11:19 AM
"What bothers me is that the Algerian president announced he had 'pardoned' him. The word 'pardon' sends chills down my spine, since he is guilty of nothing" - Nathalie Azoulai. We welcome #BoualemSansal's release. He should never have been imprisoned:
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
Tonight, Index’s Sally Gimson joins a panel celebrating #MargaretAtwood’s immense career and the launch of her memoir, Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts. With Naomi Alderman, Lennie Goodings, Mona Sinha and Lisa Allardice.
November 12, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Tonight, Index’s Sally Gimson joins a panel celebrating #MargaretAtwood’s immense career and the launch of her memoir, Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts. With Naomi Alderman, Lennie Goodings, Mona Sinha and Lisa Allardice.
We condemn yesterday's verdict against poet Mohamed Tadjadit, sentencing him to an additional 5 years in prison. Tadjadit is being persecuted for his poetry and peaceful activism. We call for his immediate and unconditional release: www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/11/join...
November 12, 2025 at 12:37 PM
We condemn yesterday's verdict against poet Mohamed Tadjadit, sentencing him to an additional 5 years in prison. Tadjadit is being persecuted for his poetry and peaceful activism. We call for his immediate and unconditional release: www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/11/join...
Reporting on economic crime is, on paper, protected against #SLAPPs. But do the protections work? Dan Neidle is looking to find out. Read more from the UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition here: antislapp.uk/2025/11/12/d... @danneidle.bsky.social
The UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition stands in solidarity with Dan Neidle as he uses the UK’s only anti-SLAPP protections to challenge a legal action brought against him. - UK Anti-Slapp Coalition
The UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition stands in solidarity with Dan Neidle as he applies to test England and Wales' only anti-SLAPP protections following a legal action brought against him.
antislapp.uk
November 12, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Reporting on economic crime is, on paper, protected against #SLAPPs. But do the protections work? Dan Neidle is looking to find out. Read more from the UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition here: antislapp.uk/2025/11/12/d... @danneidle.bsky.social
We stand in solidarity today with imprisoned poet Mohamed Tadjadit as he faces court on baseless charges. His persecution is a serious breach of Algeria’s obligations to international human rights law:
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Joint statement demands immediate release of Algerian Hirak poet Mohamed Tadjadit - Index on Censorship
Index calls on authorities to drop all charges against the activist and his 12 co-defendants, who all face the death penalty
www.indexoncensorship.org
November 11, 2025 at 1:55 PM
We stand in solidarity today with imprisoned poet Mohamed Tadjadit as he faces court on baseless charges. His persecution is a serious breach of Algeria’s obligations to international human rights law:
www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/11/join...
www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/11/join...
Indian authorities have arrested people protesting about Delhi's pollution. Clean air should not be a luxury and protesting about it should not be a crime: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
‘I can’t breathe in this city’: inaction over Delhi’s suffocating pollution sparks rare protest
The failure by state governments to do anything about pollution means it has often been met with apathy. But at a rare protest anger and frustration were rife
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Indian authorities have arrested people protesting about Delhi's pollution. Clean air should not be a luxury and protesting about it should not be a crime: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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Today, Index and others call for the release of Algerian poet #MohamedTadjadit ahead of upcoming court dates. If found guilty, he could face the death penalty. Tadjadit is being persecuted for his poetry and peaceful activism. All charges must be dropped:
www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/11/join...
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November 10, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Today, Index and others call for the release of Algerian poet #MohamedTadjadit ahead of upcoming court dates. If found guilty, he could face the death penalty. Tadjadit is being persecuted for his poetry and peaceful activism. All charges must be dropped:
www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/11/join...
www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/11/join...
Is academic freedom at risk in the #UK? Following reports of Beijing’s influence at Sheffield Hallam University last week, our CEO @jemimahsteinfeld.bsky.social examines how funding pressures and cultural conformity are threatening free expression on campus:
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November 10, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Is academic freedom at risk in the #UK? Following reports of Beijing’s influence at Sheffield Hallam University last week, our CEO @jemimahsteinfeld.bsky.social examines how funding pressures and cultural conformity are threatening free expression on campus:
www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/11/is-a...
www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/11/is-a...
#Iran: We condemn the sentencing of a school teacher to 15 years in prison over "insulting" Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei among other charges. Forugh Khosravi's arrest is part of a wider crackdown by the state on dissenting voices:
iranwire.com/en/women/146...
iranwire.com/en/women/146...
Elementary School Teacher Sentenced to 15 Years for ‘Insulting’ Khamenei
An Iranian elementary school teacher has been sentenced to 15 years in prison on charges including “insulting” Supreme Leader Ali Khamen ...
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November 10, 2025 at 3:51 PM
#Iran: We condemn the sentencing of a school teacher to 15 years in prison over "insulting" Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei among other charges. Forugh Khosravi's arrest is part of a wider crackdown by the state on dissenting voices:
iranwire.com/en/women/146...
iranwire.com/en/women/146...
After a fierce crackdown on protests, Tanzanian authorities have now arrested members of the opposition. This comes after the highly disputed elections last week. President Samia Suluhu Hassan must cease her crackdown on critical voices: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Tanzania police arrest opposition party official after deadly election protests
Chadema party says deputy secretary general arrested and calls election of incumbent president fraudulent
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM
After a fierce crackdown on protests, Tanzanian authorities have now arrested members of the opposition. This comes after the highly disputed elections last week. President Samia Suluhu Hassan must cease her crackdown on critical voices: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Today, Index and others call for the release of Algerian poet #MohamedTadjadit ahead of upcoming court dates. If found guilty, he could face the death penalty. Tadjadit is being persecuted for his poetry and peaceful activism. All charges must be dropped:
www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/11/join...
www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/11/join...
November 10, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Today, Index and others call for the release of Algerian poet #MohamedTadjadit ahead of upcoming court dates. If found guilty, he could face the death penalty. Tadjadit is being persecuted for his poetry and peaceful activism. All charges must be dropped:
www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/11/join...
www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/11/join...
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Latest Foreign Desk on Monocle Radio. Attempting to get to the bottom of the global Gen Z protests, with Imane Zoubai, @gunarajluitel.bsky.social, Sally Gimson of @indexoncensorship.org and @jamesrball.com. monocle.com/radio/shows/...
Are the world’s Gen Z protests different? - Monocle
Young people across the world are taking to the streets, setting fire to parliaments and toppling governments. But why now?...
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November 8, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Latest Foreign Desk on Monocle Radio. Attempting to get to the bottom of the global Gen Z protests, with Imane Zoubai, @gunarajluitel.bsky.social, Sally Gimson of @indexoncensorship.org and @jamesrball.com. monocle.com/radio/shows/...
The #UK Government’s disappointing response to transnational repression in a recent report will not offer the protection & supported needed by those targeted for speaking out in the public interest. Read our open letter to #ShabanaMahmood ⬇️
www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/11/a-le...
www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/11/a-le...
A letter to the Home Secretary on transnational repression in the UK - Index on Censorship
Tackling Transnational Repression in the UK Working Group appeals to Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood over response to report produced by the Joint Committee on Human Rights
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November 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The #UK Government’s disappointing response to transnational repression in a recent report will not offer the protection & supported needed by those targeted for speaking out in the public interest. Read our open letter to #ShabanaMahmood ⬇️
www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/11/a-le...
www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/11/a-le...
In #Yemen, years of war have forced many to take jobs once considered outside societal norms. Journalist Khalil Ali speaks to those who have broken taboos in order to survive amid the ongoing conflict:
www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/11/brea...
www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/11/brea...
November 7, 2025 at 2:59 PM
In #Yemen, years of war have forced many to take jobs once considered outside societal norms. Journalist Khalil Ali speaks to those who have broken taboos in order to survive amid the ongoing conflict:
www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/11/brea...
www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/11/brea...
When Sai fled #Myanmar, the last thing he expected was to be forced into exile again - this time for transnational repression. @antonialangford.bsky.social speaks to Sai about how #China’s attempt to silence his art show amplified its message instead:
www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/11/how-...
www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/11/how-...
November 7, 2025 at 11:44 AM
When Sai fled #Myanmar, the last thing he expected was to be forced into exile again - this time for transnational repression. @antonialangford.bsky.social speaks to Sai about how #China’s attempt to silence his art show amplified its message instead:
www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/11/how-...
www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/11/how-...
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Enjoyed discussing the ethics of AI-generated content, the social harms posed by AI chatbots and what it all means for free speech with @tanyagoodin.bsky.social Henry Shevlin Jonathan Hall KC, @sahartahvili.bsky.social @jordicalbad.bsky.social and Susie Alegre. Free to read for a limited time only!
In her latest for Index, journalist @ruthsgreen.bsky.social looks at the increasing complexities around the ethics of #AI-generated content. Who (or what) is responsible? ⬇️
www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/11/the-...
www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/11/the-...
November 7, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Enjoyed discussing the ethics of AI-generated content, the social harms posed by AI chatbots and what it all means for free speech with @tanyagoodin.bsky.social Henry Shevlin Jonathan Hall KC, @sahartahvili.bsky.social @jordicalbad.bsky.social and Susie Alegre. Free to read for a limited time only!
A joint mission to #Hungary last month by @coemediafreedom.bsky.social found a severely restricted media environment ahead of elections next year:
➡️ Harassment of journalists
➡️ Targeting of media outlets
➡️ Legal harassment against journalists & media
+ more:
www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/11/hung...
➡️ Harassment of journalists
➡️ Targeting of media outlets
➡️ Legal harassment against journalists & media
+ more:
www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/11/hung...
November 7, 2025 at 10:06 AM
A joint mission to #Hungary last month by @coemediafreedom.bsky.social found a severely restricted media environment ahead of elections next year:
➡️ Harassment of journalists
➡️ Targeting of media outlets
➡️ Legal harassment against journalists & media
+ more:
www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/11/hung...
➡️ Harassment of journalists
➡️ Targeting of media outlets
➡️ Legal harassment against journalists & media
+ more:
www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/11/hung...
In her latest for Index, journalist @ruthsgreen.bsky.social looks at the increasing complexities around the ethics of #AI-generated content. Who (or what) is responsible? ⬇️
www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/11/the-...
www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/11/the-...
November 6, 2025 at 2:17 PM
In her latest for Index, journalist @ruthsgreen.bsky.social looks at the increasing complexities around the ethics of #AI-generated content. Who (or what) is responsible? ⬇️
www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/11/the-...
www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/11/the-...
18-year-old musician #DianaLoginova has been sentenced to 13 days in jail for her viral performances of anti-Kremlin songs. She faces a second charge of discrediting the army through her music. We condemn her arrest and call for her release:
www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/10/29/s...
www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/10/29/s...
St. Petersburg Street Musician Jailed Again Over Viral Anti-Putin Performance - The Moscow Times
A Russian court has sentenced 18-year-old street musician Diana Loginova to 13 days in jail for a second time this month over her viral performances of anti-Kremlin songs.
www.themoscowtimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:50 PM
18-year-old musician #DianaLoginova has been sentenced to 13 days in jail for her viral performances of anti-Kremlin songs. She faces a second charge of discrediting the army through her music. We condemn her arrest and call for her release:
www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/10/29/s...
www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/10/29/s...
Academic freedom in the UK is being eroded. For years we have been investigating - and revealing - the extent of Beijing's influence:
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
China-critical UK academics describe ‘extremely heavy’ pressure from Beijing
Reliance on overseas students’ tuition fees under scrutiny as scholars describe chilling effect of being targeted
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Academic freedom in the UK is being eroded. For years we have been investigating - and revealing - the extent of Beijing's influence:
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
www.theguardian.com/education/20...