Communication to the UN Commission on the Status of Women on the Persecution of Iranian Women’s Rights Defenders
We joined Iranian human rights organizations to alert the UN CSW to the persecution and prosecution of women human rights defenders in Iran. More
#BringDannyHome: Share Illustrations of US Journalist Danny Fenster
Together, these portraits say: “Witness matters. Journalists are essential. Let’s protect them, and let’s #BringDannyHome.” More
The Coronavirus Pandemic’s Ongoing Impact on NYC’s Literary Community
A recent survey from the NYC Literary Action Coalition details the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on New York City’s literary communities. More
Myanmar’s Escalating Digital Repression—and Activists’ Digital Resistance
Since Myanmar’s military seized power on February 1, it has employed increasingly sophisticated digital modes of repression, alongside physical and legal measures, to try to stem democratic resistance. More
NYC Mayoral Candidates Talk to New York Literary Action Coalition
Contenders for New York City mayor have proclaimed their commitment to financially supporting writers and the literary arts if elected. More
Seven Ways Myanmar’s Military is Cracking Down on Free Expression in the Wake of the Coup
As the United Nations warns that Myanmar could descend into “full blown conflict,” the risks to writers, demonstrators, journalists, human rights activists, and artists couldn’t be more dire. More
Herramientas de Alfabetismo Mediático de PEN America
Extraído del plan de estudios del proyecto "Knowing the News" de PEN America, aquí hay cinco consejos rápidos para defenderse de la desinformación. More
Media Literacy Toolkit
Drawn from the curriculum of PEN America’s “Knowing the News” project, here are five quick tips for defending against disinformation. More
Journalism and COVID-19: Pennsylvania Newsrooms Affected
The pandemic has devastated an already-struggling news industry. Here are the Pennsylvania newsrooms that have faced cutbacks as a result of the pandemic. More
Journalism and COVID-19: Free Press Threatened
This page focuses on incidents of free press threats that have a direct relation to the coronavirus, including attacks/harassment and censorship. More
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