Sukatani’s censored song sparks protests and debate on free speech, with police facing allegations of intimidation.
Theatre workers join Serbia’s mass protests after the Novi Sad railway tragedy, demanding justice
A cohort of national free speech and arts organizations expressed outrage at the Trump Administration’s recent efforts to establish ideological control over federally-funded cultural initiatives in the United States
Significant concerns have emerged regarding the lack of representation from key sectors. This raises questions about whether the conference genuinely fosters an inclusive national dialogue or merely reinforces pre-existing power structures.
Censorship of Palestinian symbols in Australian arts fuels major controversy and artistic freedom concerns.
Recent actions by the Trump administration that have sparked concerns about censorship in the US arts scene
Fareed Armaly rejects Käthe Kollwitz Prize from the Berlin Academy of Arts, protesting Germany’s censorship, racism, and suppression of Palestinian voices.
Bangladesh: The government reaffirms commitment to free expression, dismissing claims of pre-publication book censorshi
The publication of this special issue of Regards not only highlights the resilience and creativity of Syrian artists but also contributes to the broader discourse on the role of art in times of crisis. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, artists, and anyone interested in understanding the intersection of art, politics, and social change in the Syrian context.
Protests over inequality persist in Chile, with artists involved, despite government crackdowns and ongoing unrest in 2025
The Georgian government has been accused of detaining, assaulting, and fabricating charges against prominent cultural figures in a bid to silence dissent and consolidate authoritarian control.
Recognizing champions of human rights and democracy—submit your nomination by 1 February 2025.
Abdullah Alkafri, head of the Syrian cultural organization Ettijahat
Abdullah Alkafri calls for cultural and artistic sectors in Syria to actively contribute to political and social transformation by building institutions capable of supporting change. Alkafri urges participation in the constitutional reform process to influence legal frameworks regarding cultural associations, unions, and education systems, ensuring they function independently from state control.
Iranian singer Amir Tataloo's death sentence sparks global outcry over blasphemy and freedom of expression
Submit your nomination for Index on Censorship's 2025 Freedom of Expression Awards by March 7, 2025.
Mozambique artists rally for peace, urging dialogue to end violence after disputed 2024 elections.
Art museums lack policies, leaving them vulnerable to rising censorship threats and external pressures, according to a new report made by PEN America, the Association of Art Museum Directors, and Artists at Risk Connection.
The Association for Freedom of Thought and Expression (AFTE) has condemned the General Egyptian Book Organization’s (GEBO) decision to bar ElMaraya for Culture and Arts from participating in the 2025 Cairo International Book Fair without providing any explanation
Once banned in Syria, Stars in Broad Daylight resurfaces as a symbol of artistic resilience
UC Berkeley's "A Counter-Imaginary in Authoritarian Times" project is a significant initiative aimed at confronting artistic and academic censorship. The $2.6 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation will fund this multi-year, interdisciplinary effort to address the complex challenges posed by modern forms of authoritarianism and censorship.
