Joint Statement on the Release of 15 Azeri Political Prisoners & those that Remain in Jail
Sport for Rights coalition's joint statement on the release of 15 Azerbaijani political prisoners and those, like 2015 PEN/Barbara Goldsmith Freedom to Write winner Khadija Ismayilova, that remain in… More
After weeklong controversy, Charlie Hebdo receives PEN award at literary gala in NYC
Under armed security and a cloud of conflicted opinions and emotions, the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo was presented a freedom of expression award on Tuesday night from the… More
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Controversial South African Secrecy Bill Sent Back to Parliament
President Jacob Zuma's decision not to sign the Protection of State Information Bill is positive news for free expression in South Africa. More
PEN Case Studies in Digital Freedom – Surveillance
In this series of posts, we demonstrate how we use the PEN Declaration on Digital Freedom to defend writers, bloggers, and activists. More
Human Rights Travesty in Cameroon for Writer Enoh Meyomesse
In what appears to be a clear violation of human rights and the right to free expression, a judge has sentenced Cameroonian writer Enoh Meyomesse to seven years in… More
Venezuelan PEN Challenges Country’s Human Rights Record at UN
Last Friday in Geneva, it was Venezuela’s turn to be examined by the Universal Periodic Review of the United Nations. Venezuelan PEN worked closely with International PEN to submit… More
Venezuelan PEN Challenges Country’s Human Rights Record at UN
[caption id="attachment_4223" align="alignnone" width="350" caption="Popular Venezuelan newspapers. Photo by Cristobal Alvarado Minic."][/caption] Last Friday in Geneva, it was Venezuela’s turn to be examined by the Universal Periodic Review of the… More
Rituals of Restlessness
“Where are we going sir?”“To work.”“What’s our business?”Kamran felt less anxious when he talked. He didn’t want to remain silent, even for a second. He just wanted to talk,… More
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