Publishers’ Pledge on Chinese Censorship of Translated Works
As publishers we cherish and champion the freedom to read, write, and publish and the power of ideas to transcend geographic and political divides. We recognize that free expression… More
Free Expression Daily Digest: Wed., October 14
Gao Yu's appeal delayed yet again, 41 writers return Indian award, and journalists in Afghanistan threaten to boycott the Taliban. More
Iran: Journalist Jason Rezaian Reportedly Convicted After Sham Trial
An announcement from Iranian state media that journalist Jason Rezaian has been found guilty is the latest chapter in an outrageous injustice that has lasted nearly 15 months, PEN… More
October Featured Cases: Women & Free Expression
Women’s free expression must be celebrated and utilized as a tool to further gender equality and women’s rights. This month, PEN features the cases of Liu Xia, Shiva Nazar… More
Free Expression Daily Digest: Tues., October 13
Post correspondent Jason Rezaian convicted, Thailand to try U.S. journalist over jacket, and a Mugabe spokesman threatens private media. More
Publishers’ Pledge on Chinese Translations
Twelve U.S. publishers have signed onto a PEN American Center pledge to monitor and address incidents of censorship in Chinese translations of books by foreign authors. More
Free Expression Daily Digest: Fri., October 9
Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet awarded Nobel Peace Prize, Indian journalist shot dead, and Dolma Kyab is released from prison after a 10.5-year sentence. More
China: Dolma Kyab Released yet Indicates Chinese Repression of Tibetan Free Speech
NEW YORK—The release from prison today of Tibetan writer and history teacher Dolma Kyab is welcome news, but highlights the lengths to which the Chinese government will go to repress… More
Free Expression Daily Digest: Thurs., October 8
Svetlana Alexievich wins Nobel Prize for literature, Hindi language journalists arrested, and Azerbaijan bars entry to Amnesty staff. More
Free Expression Daily Digest: Wed., October 7
Bangladeshi spies accused of blocking media adverts, Ghana suspends judges after film, and an Internet ban in Kashmir halts journalists' work. More
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