Writer Andrey Kurkov: Ukrainians Will Never Abandon Faith in Human Rights or Hope for Freedom
“The level of journalism traditionally shows the level of democracy in society. We can see how independent journalism is being destroyed by the example of annexed Crimea,” he said.… More
Writers Delegation from Ukraine to Meet with Biden Administration Officials, Members of Congress May 16-17
In addition to human rights and freedom of expression concerns, the delegation will raise issues including preserving Ukraine’s literary and cultural heritage (publishing and related activities); support to writers… More
Council on Foreign Relations Hosts PEN America and Delegation of Ukraine Writers for May 16 Conversation in Washington
The group will discuss the current atmosphere for the country’s authors and activists, as well as the threat Russia poses to Ukraine’s sovereignty, cultural heritage, and identity. More
Conversation March 3 With Ukrainian Writers Reflecting on the Crisis from the Front Lines
PEN America and PEN Ukraine are both members of the global network of PEN centers that celebrate the power of the written word and defend freedom of expression. Following… More
Letter: President Biden Must Sanction Individuals Responsible for Human Rights Violations in Eastern Ukraine
We write to urge the immediate imposition of targeted sanctions against the individuals responsible for grave human rights violations in the areas of eastern Ukraine. More
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This #pridemonth, we bring back our interview with Frank Mugisha, a prominent Ugandan advocate for the rights of LGBTQ+ people, who spoke with us about his work and what it means to be part of the LGBTQ+ community in Uganda: https://bit.ly/3hLpyip
From cover stories to burner phones, Myanmar’s journalists are resorting to unconventional methods to report on life under military rule. https://www.voanews.com/a/cover-stories-and-burner-phones-how-myanmar-journalists-report-under-military-rule-/6633229.html
Nobel laureate Maria Ressa said journalism is at "an existential moment" and commented on the role of big tech in contributing to the spread of false information in an address at this year's DW Global Media Forum in Bonn. https://bit.ly/3OygTyy
