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Arrest of Actress, Activist, Translator Taraneh Alidoosti is Another Blatant Effort to Suppress Human Rights in Iran

Press ReleaseDecember 18, 2022

Liesl Gerntholtz, director of the PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Center, said: "Taraneh Alidoosti is a highly talented actress who has long used her celebrity status to advocate for women's equality in… More

New Report: Troubling Rise in Restrictions on Artistic Freedom and Human Rights in Latin America and the Caribbean

Press ReleaseDecember 15, 2022

“In the last few years, political and social tensions have risen dramatically in Latin America and the Caribbean amid the confluence of  grave crises and dramatic changes. Authoritarian governments… More

PEN America Condemns Execution of Iranian Activist Mohsen Shekari After Conviction for Participation in Protests

Press ReleaseDecember 10, 2022

“We are horrified by the shocking execution of Mohsen Shekari and the terrifying precedent this sets for artists and protestors currently held in Iranian prisons. The Iranian government clearly… More

Rising Restrictions on Artistic Freedom in Africa Linked to Political Crises, Flawed Elections and Covid

Press ReleaseNovember 22, 2022

“Over the last few years in Africa, we have witnessed disturbing attacks on artists from around the continent, accompanied by widespread and pernicious efforts to dampen the right to… More

PEN America and Amani: Africa Creative Defense Network Condemn “Unjust Sentences” and Flogging of Nigerian TikTok Comedians Over Satirical Video Skits

Press ReleaseNovember 15, 2022

These comedians have the right to express themselves and their views freely and without fear of harm, and satire is not and should never be treated as a crime,”… More

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

Deep Concern Over Multiple Arrests of Writers, Artists, Musicians in Iran, Related to Repression Of Mass Protests Since September

Press ReleaseOctober 26, 2022

“We are deeply concerned by the Iranian government’s forceful repression of free expression in response to this movement for democracy and human rights, and we condemn the targeted arrests… More

NEW PEN America Report: Digital Censorship and Threats to Creative Expression Rise Against Artists in Asia

Press ReleaseOctober 12, 2022

“In the last two years, we have witnessed a steady rise in threats and persecution of artists across Asia, a trend where governments are deliberately targeting and silencing cultural… 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

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

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