Joint Letter Calling on Bahrain to Release Abduljalil al-Singace
Bahraini prisoner of conscience Dr Abduljalil al-Singace today hits a milestone 160 days of hunger strike as rights organisations appeal for his freedom. Forty-one international NGOs today released an… More
Academic, Activist, and Blogger Dr. Abduljalil Al-Singace’s Health Deteriorates
PEN is seriously concerned for the health of prominent academic, activist, and blogger Dr. Abduljalil Al-Singace, who is said to be very weak as a result of a hunger… More
Re-Trial Ordered of Jailed Human Rights Defenders, Writers, and Bloggers
Academic, blogger, and human rights activist Dr. Abduljalil al-Singace and human rights defender Abdulhadi al-Khawaja remain in detention after an appeals court ordered a re-trial of their case and… More
Sentences Upheld Against Jailed Human Rights Defenders, Writers, and Bloggers
The life sentences of academic, blogger, and human rights activist Dr. Abduljalil Al-Singace and human rights defender Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja for their peaceful opposition activities have been confirmed on appeal… More
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This #APAHeritageMonth, we're bringing back our reading list of books that share striking insights about the Asian American experience through new and unexpected lenses. Add them to your shelves! https://bit.ly/35L6Xwd
This week, PEN America CEO @SuzanneNossel joined impacted students and educators to discuss how book bans and educational gag orders represent an orchestrated attempt to silence marginalized voices and restrict students’ freedom to learn. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3yVuFa1.
On 5/31, in partnership with @MagicCityBooks, @BWSLegacyFest, @TheBWSTimes and @fultonstreet918, PEN America is proud to present Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist & creator of The 1619 Project @nhannahjones in conversation with @TiffanyCrutcher: https://bit.ly/3NnVxDw.
