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PEN America Statement on Canceling of Cultural Events, Amid War

Press ReleaseOctober 23, 2023

“PEN America objects to the cancellation of book and cultural events, awards and promotions because of viewpoints and narratives that have become contentious in the context of the war… More

Report Exposes Russia’s Far-Reaching War of Cultural Erasure Against Ukraine

Press ReleaseDecember 2, 2022

PEN America CEO Suzanne Nossel stated: “Cultural obliteration is both a motive and a tactic of Russia’s war on Ukraine. The international community must consider not just cultural preservation,… More

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