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In Solidarity with Egyptian Fact-Checking and Independent Media Platform Matsadaash
We join together to stand in solidarity with Egyptian fact-checking and independent media platform Matsadaash, following its recent targeting by Egyptian security services. More
Turkey: International groups condemn fifth imprisonment order against journalist Barış Pehlivan
The undersigned media freedom, freedom of expression, human rights, and journalists’ organisations strongly condemn the latest incident of judicial harassment against journalist Barış Pehlivan and reiterate calls to the… More
China: Release human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng and end the practice of enforced disappearances
We call on the Chinese authorities to immediately and unconditionally release prominent human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng (高智晟) on the sixth anniversary of his disappearance. More
Ben Purkert | The PEN Ten Interview
I followed Seth on his downward spiral and simply tried to keep up with my pen. And no, I didn't worry that my novel was too dark. I only… More
In Defense of Literary Imagination
We believe that it is possible to move boldly forward for equity in publishing without disavowing individual books and applying new moral litmus tests to stanch ideas deemed offensive. More
Eddie Ndopu | The PEN Ten Interview
We need to save ourselves. We need to show ourselves the kind of tenderness and compassion that we know deep down we deserve. More
NGOs Call on Governments & Lao Authorities to Ensure the Immediate Release of Chinese Human Rights Lawyer Lu Siwei
We urge third party governments to publicly call on Chinese authorities to drop any potential charges against Lu Siwei. More
PEN America Speaks: How We Defended and Celebrated Free Expression The Week of July 24
PEN America works tirelessly to defend free expression, support persecuted writers, and promote literary culture. Here are some of the latest ways PEN America is speaking out. PEN America hosted… More
Joint Letter – Biden Administration Should Not Provide Military Aid to Egypt in Light of Ongoing Human Rights Violations
Withholding the full amount conditioned on human rights will demonstrate the continued importance that the United States places on the Egyptian government adequately addressing the dire human rights crisis. More
Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond | The PEN Ten Interview
Relations, like all of my work to date, is invested in expanding the mainstream POV to include the overlooked, ignored or unexpected. More