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Coalition Against Online Violence Launches #ElectSafely Campaign to Protect Journalists During Contentious 2024 Elections Worldwide
With elections taking place in 64 countries, representing nearly half the world's population, journalists face heightened risks this year, including online abuse, hate speech, and threats of violence. Online… More
Vietnamese Government Must Release Trương Huy San and Drop All Charges
PEN America condemns the Vietnamese government for the arrest of author and journalist Trương Huy San, calling for his immediate release and the dismissal of all charges against him. More
South Carolina Cancels Funding, College Credit for AP African American Studies in High Schools
“This irresponsible decision cannot be separated from a national context in which Black history is under attack,” said Kasey Meehan, Freedom to Read program director at PEN America. “Amid… More
New Coalition Demands Immediate Release of Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi
The Free Narges Coalition is launching following a June 8 court hearing in a new case against Mohammadi that could further lengthen her prison sentence. More
PEN America Speaks: How We Defended and Celebrated Free Expression The Week of June 3
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. More
#FactChallenge: Media Literacy Course on WhatsApp Leading up to the 2024 Elections
This course is designed to familiarize audiences with fundamental media literacy concepts and help them navigate misinformation leading up to the presidential elections. More
Alarm Over Attacks on Journalists in Jerusalem Day Flag March in Israel
"PEN America is deeply alarmed by the attacks on Palestinian and Israeli journalists covering the Jerusalem Day flag march. We call on Israeli authorities to hold those responsible for… More
Nearly 3,400 Books Were Banned in Iowa
Schools across Iowa pulled at least 3,400 books – including Captain Underpants, the Holocaust memoirs Maus, dozens of classics, and books written for young readers. More
Firing of Adjunct Instructor at DePaul University Over Use of Words About Palestine Violates Academic Freedom
Kristen Shahverdian, program director for campus free speech at PEN America, said: “This is a clear cut violation of academic freedom. Adjunct faculty should enjoy the same freedoms as… More
Georgia’s New Foreign Agent Law Puts Right to Dissent at Risk
Georgia’s new foreign agent bill, signed into law on Monday despite prolonged and passionate public outcry and a presidential veto, threatens writers, artists, and other cultural workers who express… More