IRAN: Writer and journalist released after almost 10 years in prison
PEN welcomes news of the release of prominent Iranian journalist and writer Mohammad Sadiq Kabudvand, who was released on May 12, 2017. Kabudvand was serving a 10-year prison sentence on… More
Shahla Lahiji | Status: Released | Iran
The first woman to run a publishing house in Iran, Shahla Lahiji is one of 19 Iranian writers and intellectuals prosecuted in Tehran for participating in an academic and… More
DARE: Daily Alert on Rights and Expression
Trump blames the media for healthcare troubles, Spicer tells the press to take the president seriously, but not too seriously, and more. More
DARE: Daily Alert on Rights and Expression
Left-leaning pundits and entertainers find their voice in the post-Trump world, Native Nations Rise bring the DAPL protest to DC, and more. More
DARE: Daily Alert on Rights and Expression
Trump unveils new travel ban on six Muslim majority countries, Facebook adds option for warning labels on fake news articles, and more. More
IRAN: Serious Concern for Health of Imprisoned Filmmaker Keywan Karimi
PEN is seriously concerned for the health of imprisoned filmmaker Keywan Karimi. The prominent Kurdish filmmaker, who has been in prison since 23 November 2016, is in need of… More
DARE: Daily Alert on Rights and Expression
Trump aide evokes fake diaster in justifying ban, Israeli forces raid Palestinian publisher, a look at Supreme Court nominee Gorsuch, and more. More
December Featured Cases: Creative Artists At Risk
Throughout the past year, disturbing violations of the right to create, access, and enjoy the arts have occurred across the globe. Dozens of creative artists are currently serving prison… More
Reflecting on Resistance: Exiled Filmmaker Praises Inspiring Female Activists
Reflections by Iranian filmmaker, Emad Tayefeh, currently living in exile in New York on the women who have inspired him during his years advocating for change in his homeland.… More
Free Expression Daily Digest: Wednesday, October 12
Facebook deleted a parody account in Brazil, Iran temporarily releases hunger-striking journalist, South Sudanese journalist abducted, and more. More
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