Artists, campaigners, and journalists from Palestine, Nigeria, and Venezuela are among those nominated for the Freedom of Expression Awards.
The shortlist includes remarkable individuals and organizations that protect free expression despite shrinking democracies, worsening conflicts, and heightened disinformation and censorship.
The nominees tackle oppression with bravery and creativity.
The awards are divided into three categories:
Free expression can be protected at a time of shrinking democracies, worsening conflicts and heightened disinformation and censorship.
Author's summary: Index on Censorship announces awards shortlist.