Freedom to Write Award Winner Khadija Ismayilova’s Pretrial Detention Extended
PEN American Center condemns the extension of Azeri investigative journalist Khadija Ismayilova’s imprisonment. More
2015 PEN Literary Gala: Emin Milli
Imprisoned journalist Khadija Ismayilova was awarded the 2015 PEN/Barbara Goldsmith Freedom to Write Award at the 2015 PEN Literary Gala. Her friend and fellow Azerbaijani dissident writer Emin Milli… More
A Letter from an Azerbaijani Prison
“If we can continue to reject the thinking that is imposed on us and believe that human dignity is not for sale, then we are the winners, and they,… More
PEN American Center To Honor Khadija Ismayilova With PEN/Barbara Goldsmith Freedom To Write Award
Sports Writers Join PEN To Speak Out on Behalf of Jailed Azerbaijan Journalist Ahead of European GamesNEW YORK—PEN American Center announced today that it will honor jailed Azerbaijani journalist… More
2015 PEN/Barbara Goldsmith Freedom to Write Award
Khadija Ismayilova “If we can continue to reject the thinking that is imposed on us and believe that human dignity is not for sale, then we are the winners, and… More
Azerbaijan: Baku’s Deep Pockets for Art Abroad Contrasts with Restrictions at Home
"Drawing on its abundant profits from energy exports, Aliyev’s administration seems determined to gain international attention for something other than imprisoned bloggers and protest crackdowns, and the arts—both performing… More
Azerbaijani President’s Family Benefits From Eurovision Hall Construction
An investigation by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) and RFE/RL has discovered that the first family is personally profiting from the massive construction project through its… More
If I Get Arrested
"When my case is concerned, if you can, please support by standing for freedom of speech and freedom of privacy in this country as loudly as possible. Otherwise, I… More
2015 PEN Literary Gala & Free Expression Awards
Read full transcripts of the gala remarks here. Khadija Ismayilova 2015 PEN/Barbara Goldsmith Freedom to Write Award Khadija Ismayilova is an Azerbaijani journalist knownfor her hard-hitting investigative reporting on official corruption. After… More
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