University Requiring Journalists to Disclose Information About Sexual Misconduct Is Misguided
A policy requiring University of Illinois-affiliated journalists to disclose information about confidential reports of sexual violence or harassment is misguided and harmful. More
Kurdish-Iranian Writer Free After Six Years
"Even when Behrouz's freedom of movement was restricted, his words were not bound by those constraints." More
Writers Demand India Review Decision to Revoke Journalist’s Immigration Status
“Denying access to the country to writers of both foreign and Indian origin casts a chill on public discourse." More
Persecuted Cuban Artist Being Held, His Location Unknown
"We call on the Cuban government to disclose Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara’s whereabouts and detention status and to release him immediately.” More
Hong Kong Police Transforming Campuses Into “Militarized Citadels”
"By deploying riot police and rubber bullets and forcing students to flee for their safety, Hong Kong authorities are attacking the foundations of Hong Kong's civilization." More
PEN America Welcomes Ruling on Warrantless Border Searches
“This ruling represents a momentous defense of the basic constitutional right to express oneself without being subject to government surveillance or retaliation." More
PEN America Condemns Re-Arrest of Turkish Journalist
"The re-arrest of Ahmet Altan just days after his release is a disgrace and a horror. A writer, a journalist, and an academic, Ahmet should never have been… More
PEN America Welcomes Ruling to Revise Book Restriction Policies in Arizona Prisons
"The ruling out of Arizona is a significant step forward for the First Amendment and for our fight for access to literature in sites of incarceration." More
PEN America Welcomes News of Imprisoned Publisher’s Upcoming Poetry Collection
“We enthusiastically welcome the news of Gui Minhai’s forthcoming book of poetry, which will serve not only as a literary work but also as a reminder that Gui continues… More
Reports: Group of Artists Traveling to U.S. to Attend Their Own Exhibition Face Visa Delays
“The travel ban remains a troubling cornerstone of the current administration, with news like this highlighting ways the government limits cultural and intellectual exchange at the expense of democracy." More
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Moroccan rapper Mohamed Mounir, widely known as Gnawi, was arrested this month and will soon appear in court after releasing a song criticizing the Moroccan monarchy: https://bbc.in/2pqbFis via @BBC. Learn how PEN America protects artistic expression: https://bit.ly/33SzXjY.
Rights groups and the U.S. Embassy on Thursday called for the Cambodian government to drop charges against Uon Chhin and Yeang Sothearin, two former Radio Free Asia journalists arrested in 2017 amidst a government crackdown on opposition: https://bit.ly/2Qo3oXw via @VOANews.
British police are launching a widespread operation to keep election candidates safe from attacks and abuse amid rising concern about the dangers they face when they speak out against issues: https://bit.ly/2KpnCfn via @guardian.