
Join us for this powerful conversation led by PEN experts Liesl Gerntholtz and Asma Laouira of the PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Center about how we’re fighting for writers imprisoned for their words and art. Joined by the family of Galal El-Behairy, Egyptian poet, songwriter, and winner of the PEN America 2025 Freedom to Write Award, who has been imprisoned for his art since 2018.

