100 Days After Jamal Khashoggi’s Murder, PEN America Takes Action to Honor His Legacy and Fight for Press Freedom
PEN America marks the 100th day since the assassination of Jamal Khashoggi with a series of actions to galvanize the global fight for press freedom. More
Tell Imprisoned Writers: You Are Not Alone
This December, PEN America is collecting messages of solidarity to be delivered to imprisoned writers around the world. More
Mauritania: Blogger still detained one year after court decision quashing his death sentence
JOINT STATEMENT Although authorities should have released him in November 2017, Mohamed Mkhaïtir is still being detained in an undisclosed location His physical and mental health is deteriorating as a… More
Jamal Khashoggi: The World Deserves Answers
PEN America will continue to follow the case closely and to advocate for the Saudi regime to provide clarity about Jamal Khashoggi’s whereabouts. More
Oppose the Protest Tax before October 15—Your Voice Matters
PEN America calls on its Members and supporters to oppose the Trump Administration’s effort to effectively “tax” protests in the nation’s capital. More
PEN America CEO Suzanne Nossel’s Statement on First Amendment Rights on Campus
We at PEN America work extensively on issues related to campus speech, and have long expressed concern with growing attacks on inclusiveness, diversity, and tolerance in higher education. More
Nearly 90 Days Into His Hunger Strike, Oleg Sentsov Needs Our Support More Than Ever
In anticipation of the 90th day of his hunger strike, we encourage everyone to tweet about Oleg Sentsov asking for his immediate release. More
Russia, When Do You Plan to Release Sentsov?
Oleg is an artist; freedom is everything to him. Yet after four years in prison he is starving himself not to demand his own release, but that of all… More
His Fight Is Not In Vain: A Timeline of Recent Efforts to Free Oleg Sentsov
Oleg Sentsov has put his life on the line to defend free expression; we will do everything in our power to ensure his fight is not in vain. More