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PEN America Condemns State-Sponsored Execution of Ukrainian Orchestra Conductor for Reportedly Refusing Concert in Russian-Occupied City of Kherson
Ukrainian and international artists and writers were swift in their condemnation of Kerpatenko’s murder: “The history of Russia imposing a ‘comply or die’ policy against artists is nothing new.… More
PEN America Recognizes the Courage and Activism of Nobel Peace Prize Winners in Ukraine, Russia and Belarus
“Living under a government determined to break the will of even its most stalwart critics, Bialiatski has fought for human rights unflinchingly for decades, sacrificing his freedom, safety, and… More
Artists at Risk Connection Condemns Arrests of Russia Poets Related to Anti-War Event
Julie Trebault, director of the Artists at Risk Connection, said: “Our hearts are with Artem Kamardin, Nikolay Dayneko, and Egor Shtovba and their friends and families during this difficult… More
PEN America Denounces Propaganda Against and Russian Imprisonment of Ukrainian Activist
“The sudden onslaught of propaganda against Butkevych is full of lies, and his service in the field of human rights is not a ‘cover’ for anything. ” said Polina… More
PEN America Demands Release of Russian Artist Alexandra Skochilenko, Arrested for Replacing Supermarket Price Labels with Anti-War Messages
“While the Russian authorities have been cracking down on artistic expression for years, the outbreak of the war has resulted in an exponentially more perilous environment for artists. They… More
How to Prevent the Spread of Disinformation About Russia’s War on Ukraine: A Tip Sheet
How can students mobilize and respond to book bans? This guide will help you fight back against book bans and build a stronger community of readers and advocates in… More
PEN/Penn Your Language My Ear Russian Poetry Translation Project
The PEN/Penn Your Language My Ear project builds cultural bridges and helps heal mutually distorted perceptions through the power of poetry and translation. More
Russia’s ‘Reckless and Dangerous Aggression’ Threaten Ukraine’s Hard-Won Democatic and Human Rights Advances
PEN America CEO Suzanne Nossel: "Ukraine's hard-won democratic and human rights gains, and its very independence as a nation, risk obliteration as a result of Russia's reckless and dangerous… More
Russian Social Media Platform Threatens Free Expression
The acquisition of Russia’s most popular social network by a close ally of President Vladimir Putin puts another nail in the coffin for free expression in the country. More
PEN America Condemns Continuous and Unjust Persecution of the Popular Rappers in Russia
Targeting rappers for their music part of ongoing assault on dissidents, artists, and human rights organizations. More