PEN America Demands Iran Release Writer and Human Rights Defender Narges Mohammadi
“Narges Mohammadi has been a stalwart defender of free expression in Iran for more than a decade. This latest arrest and immediate detention in solitary confinement is a gross… More
Communication to the UN Commission on the Status of Women on the Persecution of Iranian Women’s Rights Defenders
We joined Iranian human rights organizations to alert the UN CSW to the persecution and prosecution of women human rights defenders in Iran. More
Statement by PEN to the 65th UN Commission on the Status of Women
PEN is concerned about women facing harsh consequences for their expression to advance women’s rights, equality, and full participation in civic life. More
PEN America Heartened at Release of Narges Mohammadi
“We are deeply heartened to be celebrating Narges Mohammadi’s freedom from prison today after more than five years behind bars." More
Iran Must Release Activist Suspected of Having Coronavirus
“The continued imprisonment of Narges Mohammadi despite her deteriorating health is cruel and life-threatening." More
Iran: Serious concern for health of imprisoned journalist Narges Mohammadi
Prominent journalist and human rights defender Narges Mohammadi is currently serving a six-year prison sentence for her human rights activities in Evin prison, where she has developed a serious… 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
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The exodus of teachers from the #EdScare could pose major challenges for the fall. Have lost track of all the LGBTQ teachers fired or resigning already. Some are waiting for the end of the school year to quit and speak publicly. https://nyti.ms/3MD98H1
GREY BEES author and @PenUkraine president @AKurkov enjoyed a night on the town with @newyorker during the #PENWorldVoices festival last week. "I write in Russian. I am not a Russian writer," he said. "Literature is dead in Russia."
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The #PENgala livestream will kick off at 7:30PM ET! Join PEN America & host @Faith_Salie for an evening of celebration as we recognize this year's honorees and highlight PEN America's work defending free expression in U.S. and around the world: https://bit.ly/3LzjuWQ.
