Vietnam Must Drop Charges Against Poet Tran Duc Thach
“Peaceful criticism is no crime. Quite the opposite—it is the mark of someone who is civically engaged, and who cares about their country.” More
Prominent Uyghur Scholar Arrested by Saudi Authorities on China’s Request
“The Chinese government’s targeting of Waili is part and parcel of their effort to erase Uyghur cultural and religious life.” More
China Bars Imprisoned Activist’s Access to Lawyers, Hiding Potential Mistreatment
“It is painfully obvious that authorities are repeatedly extending the investigation period into Xu’s case in order to deny him his legal rights under both international and Chinese law,… More
20 Facts about Human Rights in Saudi Arabia
As part of our efforts to hold the Saudi regime accountable for its actions, here are 20 facts about human rights in Saudi Arabia. More
20 Saudi Voices the Regime Has Attempted to Silence
Saudi Arabia has continuously glossed over its attempts to silence and imprison dissidents who have spoken out. Here are 20 Saudi voices that the regime has attempted to silence. More
PEN America’s G20 Counter-Summit
PEN America, along with several partners, is organizing a live counter-summit that will honor the voices of those Saudi Arabia has attempted to silence. More
PEN America Welcomes OSCE Report Outlining Belarus Human Rights Abuses
“We welcome this report, which marks an important international effort to document the human rights violations that have occurred in Belarus related to the August elections." More
Turkey Must Release Osman Kavala and Drop Charges Against Him and Henri Barkey
“This new indictment is yet another egregious attack on the human rights of Osman Kavala, who has dedicated his life to promoting cultural collaborations and advocating for the rights… More