Drop Charges Against Russian Theater Director Kirill Serebrennikov
PEN America’s Artists At Risk Connection, together with a coalition of human rights and film organizations, call for the charges against Kirill Serebrennikov and his codefendants to immediately be… More
PEN America-Led Coalition Launches New Rapid Response Network to Support African Artists
"Amani comes at a crucial moment for artistic freedom around the globe and in Africa." More
Burmese Artists Arrested For Mural Depicting Dangers of Coronavirus
These charges demonstrate how dangerous laws that criminalize peaceful speech can be. More
Turkish Musician Dies Following Hunger Strike
We are immensely saddened to learn of Helin Bölek’s passing. We strongly condemn the actions of the Turkish government that led to her death. More
Prison Sentence for Uyghur Singer Part of China’s Efforts to Eradicate Uyghur Culture
Rashida has become one more victim in Chinese authorities’ efforts to systematically silence prominent Uyghur voices. More
Summer 2020 Communications Internship, Artists at Risk Connection (ARC)
The Artists at Risk Connection is seeking a communications intern who is passionate about human rights, artistic expression, and serving artists at risk. More
Summer 2020 Program Internship, Artists at Risk Connection (ARC)
The Artists at Risk Connection is seeking interns who are passionate about human rights, artistic expression, and serving artists at risk. More
The Writing on the (Berlin) Wall: Free Expression or Vandalism?
Taeyong Jeong (aka HIDEYES) stood trial for the destruction of public property for spray-painting symbols of peace on a section of the Berlin Wall in Seoul. More
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The continued incarceration of a blogger in Uzbekistan for allegedly spreading extremist content has angered rights activists, with some Uzbek intellectuals accusing the government of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of using counter-extremism laws. https://bit.ly/3gigFuk
Black playwrights @Lynnbrooklyn and @jeremyoharris join forces for a conversation about some of the most compelling questions facing modern theatre in the latest THESE TRUTHS podcast episode by @penworldvoices: https://bit.ly/2BYzuUe. #penworldvoices