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Joint Statement: On the Anniversary of the Charlie Hebdo Attack Dissenting Voices Must be Protected
PEN American Center joins civil society groups from around the world in marking the anniversary of the Charlie Hebdo attack by calling on governments worldwide to fulfill their obligation… More
Opisanie swiata
With her translation, Perry introduces the English-speaking world to the stunning debut novel by a young writer on the cutting-edge of Brazilian literature. More
Free Expression Digest: Wed., January 6
Turkey releases VICE journalist on bail, Saudi executions seen as warning to dissenters, ISIS ran Facebook account of murdered journalist. More
January Featured Cases: The Price of Free Expression in Russia
This month, we're highlighting the cases of three individuals, both Russian and non-Russian, who have suffered at the hands of the Russian authorities for simply exercising their right to… More
Two Poems by Molly Rose Quinn
My south dies for essential liberty. // They make the mud there. / Was always death. // The house at the end of the mind. / Our school cafeteria… More
Free Expression Digest: Tues., January 5
ISIS executes first female reporter, Hamas detains satirical journalist, South Korean labor activist charged. More
The PEN Ten with Sarah Weinman
"I’ve said often that crime fiction in particular is an excellent vehicle for social commentary, because so much of what happens in society has some tie, or root,… More
PEN Expert Available for Comment on Anniversary of Charlie Hebdo Attacks
Escalating efforts to narrow the space for free expression in 2015 give increasing relevance to writers, artists, and human rights organizations on the front lines of the battle to… More
Hong Kong: Disappearances of 5 Associated with Publisher Furthers Concerns about Free Expression
The mysterious disappearances of five men associated with a Hong Kong publisher known for its scathing exposés of Chinese officials drive increasing concern for the fading autonomy of the… More
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