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Free Expression Daily Digest: Tues., January 26
Chinese journalist seeking refuge disappears, Journalists accused of 'non-denunciation' to appear in Cameroon Court tomorrow, Ugandan journalists prevented from covering Parliament. More
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The Book Report: Gabrielle Calvocoressi
I’ve been attempting to break down the borders of my reading life as I also attempt to think about my own complicity in the continued struggles of so many… More
Free Expression Digest: Mon. January 25
Moroccan journalist faces trial, Russian LGBT activist fined for "propaganda of homosexuality," Vice President Biden criticizes crackdown on dissent in Turkey. More
PEN America to Honor J.K. Rowling, Hachette CEO Michael Pietsch at Annual Literary Gala
Through her writing, Rowling engenders imagination, empathy, humor, and a love of reading, along the way revealing moral choices that help us understand ourselves. More
2016 PEN Literary Awards Shortlists
PEN is thrilled to announce today the shortlists for the 2016 PEN Literary Awards. Since our announcement of the longlists, our diligent and discerning judges for our eight book… More
Joint Letter: The Problem with Banishing Books
Joint letter on the problem of banishing books that are deemed controversial. More
Georgia: Poet and rights activist arrested, physically abused, and facing trial
PEN believes that Georgeian poet and activist Irakli Kakabadze’s arrest and the legal proceedings against him are in connection to his peaceful exercise of his right to protest. More
Free Expression Digest: Fri., January 22
Activist in China sentenced to 19 years, Thai junta detains student activist, Chinese rights campaigner disappears in Thailand. More
PEN Submits Third Party Intervention to European Court of Human Rights Khadija Ismayilova’s Case
PEN International with other freedom of expression organizations submitted a third party intervention to the European Court of Human Rights in the case of Azerbaijani journalist Khadija Ismayilova… More
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