Index on Censorship has published the shortlist for the Freedom of Expression Awards 2011. The awards honor those who, often at great personal risk, give voice to issues and stories from around the globe that may otherwise have passed unnoticed.
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Index on Censorship has published the shortlist for the Freedom of Expression Awards 2011. The awards honor those who, often at great personal risk, give voice to issues and stories from around the globe that may otherwise have passed unnoticed.
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Reporters Without Borders released a new 100-page report on the state of online freedom of expression in the 10 countries it has identified as “Enemies of the Internet” and the 16 countries it is keeping “under surveillance” because of their questionable Internet policies.
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In this interview Shahla Talebi discusses her experience as a political prisoner in Iran, the current political landscape in the Middle East, and the role of women in Muslim countries.
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It’s clear that Twitter and Facebook are an important aid in spreading the message of the Egyptian protesters to the rest of the country and to the world. Two Egyptian protesters explain how the human voice is still the powerful instrument — with or without the help of social media.
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Inji Hassan writes about her experience during anti-Mubarak protests in Cairo: she details the unity and generosity of Egyptian protesters, the hope for democracy, and the power of Twitter.
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