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PEN America Speaks: How We Defended and Celebrated Free Expression This Week

AdvocacyMay 26, 2023

PEN America works tirelessly to defend free expression, support persecuted writers, and promote literary culture. Here are some of the latest ways PEN America is speaking out. More

No Straight Lines: The Past, Present, and Future of Queer Comics

Thursday, June 22, 2023 | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm ET
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Communicating During Contentious Times: Dos and Don’ts to Rise Above the Noise

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A new guide for community leaders to use in their pursuit of credible and peace-forward messaging strategies. More

Connecting the Dots: Artist Protection & Artistic Freedom in Asia

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ARC, in partnership with our regional partners, is now releasing three publications that highlight the current state of artistic freedom in Africa, Asia and Latin America.  More

PEN International and Artists at Risk Connection Condemn Detention of Artists and Writers in Cuba After Peaceful Protests

Press ReleaseOctober 6, 2022

“There is no possible justification for the Cuban government to arbitrarily detain citizens including writers and artists for taking to the streets to peacefully demand their rights. The global… More

New Financial Help to Sustain Ukraine Artists, as War Tears Apart Their Creative Practice

Press ReleaseSeptember 13, 2022

Julie Trebault, ARC director, said: “The war in Ukraine has torn apart the lives of Ukrainians, including many artists, who, despite the brutality, have lent their talent and courage… More

PEN America Condemns Arrests of Iranian Filmmakers as a “Brazen Violation” of Human Rights

Press ReleaseJuly 12, 2022

“The Iranian government’s decision to detain Mohammad Rasoulof, Mostafa Aleahmad, and Jafar Panahi  marks a brazen violation of their human right to free expression and speech,” said Julie Trébault,… More

Human Rights Organizations Demand Immediate Freedom for Cuban Artists Facing Persecution Due to Pro-Democracy Activities

Press ReleaseJune 17, 2022

The human rights organizations strongly condemned the charges of alleged contempt, defamation, and public disorder brought against the artists, for which the Cuban Prosecutor's Office intends to sentence Otero… More

Fears for Safety of Exiled Iranian Singer and Poet as She Travels to Genoa for Poetry Festival

Press ReleaseJune 15, 2022

“At only 26 years old, Sahar is an incredibly talented and courageous artist and activist who has dared to use her voice to call for peace and advocate for… More

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Let’s Say Gay! Picnic and Play

Friday, June 24, 2022 | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm ET
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