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PEN America stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect open expression in the United States and worldwide. We champion the freedom to write, recognizing the power of the word to transform the world. Our mission is to unite writers and their allies to celebrate creative expression and defend the liberties that make it possible.
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Current Career Opportunities
Program Coordinator, Free Expression and Education
PEN America seeks a dynamic and detail-oriented program manager to join our acclaimed free expression and education program. More
Trainer, Free Expression & Digital Safety (Consultancy)
PEN America seeks dynamic, engaging, sensitive, and experienced trainers/facilitators to collaborate with our team. More
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The conviction of a pro-democracy activist "sets a precedent that the mere uttering of any phrase or singing of any song that irks the government can now be deemed as among the most grievous of crimes in Hong Kong." https://bit.ly/376pXXQ
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya told BuzzFeed News that Belarusians’ fight for freedom is a microcosm of the “world’s current struggle between autocracy and democracy.” https://bit.ly/3jaGjnZ
Authorities in Belarus are moving to liquidate @PEN_belarus. Join us in showing our colleagues & friends at PEN Belarus that they're not alone—that we rally to support the freedom to write wherever & whenever it comes under threat: https://bit.ly/3BzY3l4. https://bit.ly/2USdHra
