The Mahmoud Khalil case has become a focal point in the ongoing controversy surrounding Columbia University, free speech, and federal funding
X blocks opposition accounts amid Turkey protests, raising free speech concerns.
The recent jailing of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has sparked significant political unrest in Turkey, leading to widespread protests and heightened tensions between the government and opposition forces.
The Albanian government’s decision to ban TikTok for a year has led to public outrage and protests. Officials cite youth protection, while critics argue it’s a move to control information ahead of elections.
The war in Gaza has wiped out a generation of artists across all fields, erasing voices crucial to Palestinian culture and identity.
Dorgham Quraiqi, a 28-year-old Palestinian artist, was tragically killed in an Israeli airstrike on March 18, 2025. He was known for his oil paintings and community work supporting children
Miami Beach's mayor is trying to cut funding for O Cinema after it screened the controversial film No Other Land.
By adopting AI in cultural heritage management, communities finally get tools to analyse and tell own stories with precision and control.
This article addresses the report to Human Rights Council, submitted in accordance with Council resolution 55/5, from the Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights, Alexandra Xanthaki.
UN report highlights the risks of cultural heritage digitalization, urging ethical policies to prevent exclusion, misappropriation, and power imbalances.
The Oscar-winning documentary "No Other Land" fuels controversy over its political themes, highlighting Palestinian resistance and Israeli demolitions in the West Bank.
Brookings Institution warns of rising threats to U.S. arts, linking censorship, defunding, and authoritarian tactics
Arts dialogue highlights culture’s role in Syria’s future amid ministry debates and creative economy talks
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
