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Writers Delegation from Ukraine to Meet with Biden Administration Officials, Members of Congress May 16-17

Press ReleaseMay 10, 2022

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

Press ReleaseMay 10, 2022

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

$2 Million Gift from the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation Supports Emergency and Resilience Funds for Persecuted Artists Worldwide and Immediate Support to Artists in Crisis from the Ukraine War

Press ReleaseApril 20, 2022

Julie Trebault, Director of the Artists at Risk Connection (ARC) at PEN America, said: “Over the past two months, we have witnessed devastating attacks on the people of Ukraine… More

Imprisoned Ukraine Journalist Vladyslav Yesypenko To be Honored with 2022 PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award May 23

Press ReleaseApril 19, 2022

"As the world stands in awe of the courage and determination of the Ukrainian people, we are proud to honor Vladyslav Yesypenko, whose career has stood for fearless truthtelling… More

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How to Prevent the Spread of Disinformation About Russia’s War on Ukraine: A Tip Sheet

AdvocacyMarch 16, 2022

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

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Shutdown of Independent Media Leaves Kremlin in Control of War Message at Home

Press ReleaseMarch 3, 2022

“The years-long effort by the Kremlin to replace facts with propaganda, deny its citizens access to truthful information, and repress critiques and organized opposition is culminating with this sweeping,… More

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Conversation March 3 With Ukrainian Writers Reflecting on the Crisis from the Front Lines

Press ReleaseMarch 1, 2022

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

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Russia’s ‘Reckless and Dangerous Aggression’ Threaten Ukraine’s Hard-Won Democatic and Human Rights Advances

Press ReleaseFebruary 24, 2022

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

Letter: President Biden Must Sanction Individuals Responsible for Human Rights Violations in Eastern Ukraine

Open LetterDecember 23, 2021

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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