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PEN America Denounces Propaganda Against and Russian Imprisonment of Ukrainian Activist

Press ReleaseJuly 18, 2022

“The sudden onslaught of propaganda against Butkevych is full of lies, and his service in the field of human rights is not a ‘cover’ for anything. ” said Polina… More

PEN America Condemns Arrests of Iranian Filmmakers as a “Brazen Violation” of Human Rights

Press ReleaseJuly 12, 2022

“The Iranian government’s decision to detain Mohammad Rasoulof, Mostafa Aleahmad, and Jafar Panahi  marks a brazen violation of their human right to free expression and speech,” said Julie Trébault,… More

Geraldine Baum, Communications Strategist and Veteran Journalist, Joins PEN America as Chief Communications Officer

Press ReleaseJuly 11, 2022

PEN America CEO Suzanne Nossel said: “We are fortunate to have Geraldine take charge of our communications efforts at a time of mounting threats to open discourse in the… More

PRESS BRIEFING: Mon., 7/11 in DC: Middle East Dissidents and Human Rights Defenders Speak Out Ahead of President Biden’s Trip

Press ReleaseJuly 8, 2022

MEDIA ADVISORY for Monday, July 11 at 2:30 PM ET (WASHINGTON)--On Monday, July 11 at 2:30 PM ET, dissidents and human rights defenders from the Middle East and Members… More

In Letter to President Biden, 44 Noted Writers Urge Him to Raise Human Rights Abuses Directly with the Crown Prince As He Travels to Saudi Arabia

Press ReleaseJuly 5, 2022

44 writers and journalists joined PEN America in urging President Biden to raise his Administration’s concerns about the human rights situation in Saudi Arabia during his conversations with Crown… More

Detailing Severe Human Rights Abuses in Belarus, Leaders Call on the UN Human Rights Council to Extend the Mandate of the Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Belarus

newsJune 28, 2022

In Taped Reading, Author Margaret Atwood Reads Letter from her Belarusian Translator About the Arrests and Jailing of Writers, Journalists and Publishers   By Suzanne Trimel (NEW YORK)-- The severe deterioration of… More

PEN America Condemns Sentencing of Belarusian Philosopher Uladzimir Mackievic to Five Years in a Penal Colony After Closed-Door Hearing

Press ReleaseJune 27, 2022

“With each individual detained and incarcerated for their protests against Lukashenka, we see how the situation in Belarus deteriorates and grows more dire,” said Polina Sadovskaya, director of Eurasia… More

Treasures from the PEN America Archives Celebrates 100th Year in NY Historical Society Exhibit Opening July 22

Press ReleaseJune 16, 2022

Highlights include a letter from poet T.S. Eliot in 1948, expressing his “distress and terror” over a dinner being organized in his honor; cocktail party invitations sent between 1951… More

Fears for Safety of Exiled Iranian Singer and Poet as She Travels to Genoa for Poetry Festival

Press ReleaseJune 15, 2022

“At only 26 years old, Sahar is an incredibly talented and courageous artist and activist who has dared to use her voice to call for peace and advocate for… More

Human Rights in Crisis, Belarus 2022

Tuesday, June 14, 2022 | 7:30 am – 9:00 am ET
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