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Iran Second Largest Jailer of Writers Worldwide, According to 2023 Freedom to Write Index
Iran remained the leading jailer of female writers globally, many for their advocacy against mandatory hijab More
Freedom to Write Index 2023
The 2023 Freedom to Write Index records the highest number of jailed writers around the globe since the Index launched five years ago. More
Freedom to Write Index 2022
In 2022, 311 writers were detained or imprisoned around the world for their writing or otherwise exercising their freedom of expression. More
PEN America 2021 Freedom to Write Index: Myanmar Joins China and Saudi Arabia as World’s Top Jailers of Writers
During 2021, Myanmar accounted for the single-largest increase of writers and public intellectuals newly jailed for exercising free expression, due to the military junta’s crackdown on influential voices. More
Freedom to Write Index 2021
During 2021, at least 277 writers and public intellectuals in 36 countries were unjustly imprisoned or detained in connection with their writing, their work, or related activism. More
Freedom to Write Index 2020
During 2020, at least 273 writers, academics, and public intellectuals in 35 countries were in prison or unjustly held in detention in connection with their writing, their work, or… More