Four Digital Security Lessons for Writers
Four lessons on digital security from the PEN International Writers in Prison conference. More
China Shuts Down Murong Xuecun’s Microblogging Accounts
A wave of deletions of popular online commentators hits writer Murong Xuecun; Murong hits back in a powerful Guardian essay. More
Tweet #ShesNotFree in Support of Liu Xia
PEN launches the Twitter campaign #shesnotfree in support of Chinese artist and poet Liu Xia on the eve of our landmark report on China. More
South African Luminaries to Debate Literature and Free Expression
South Africa's premier writers convene in New York for a feisty debate on the future of literature and free expression in the Rainbow Nation. More
PEN Mourns Loss of Free Expression Defender Edward de Grazia
PEN is saddened by the loss of Edward de Grazia, a lawyer, playwright, and longtime PEN member who devoted his life to fighting censorship and promoting free expression. More
PEN Hails Victory for Twitter Parody Account in Chile
A Chilean court throws out a critical case for digital freedom that PEN raised with U.S. officials. More
Supreme Court Weakens Key Protections for Human Rights Defenders
In Kiobel v. Shell, the high court blunted a powerful statute that provided justice for human rights victims around the world. More
PEN Letter to President Obama: Oppose CISPA
PEN called on President Barack Obama to oppose the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act in a letter sent to the White House. More
PEN Calls on Obama to Oppose Cyber Intelligence Bill
PEN sent a letter to President Obama today expressing its concerns over a Cyber Intelligence bill that would negatively impact writers, bloggers, and civil society. More
Ayşe Berktay | Status: On Trial | Turkey
Ayşe Berktay, a translator, cultural and women's rights activist, is currently on trial in Turkey for "membership in an illegal organization." She faces up to 15 years in prison… More