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PEN America, joined by high-profile supporters from around the world, calls for the release of Narges Mohammadi ahead of the Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony

Press ReleaseNovember 29, 2023

Hundreds of the world’s most prominent writers, artists, human rights activists, allies, and civil society organizations have signed on to an open letter created by PEN America calling for… More

PEN America Speaks: How We Defended and Celebrated Free Expression The Week of October 9

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By: Lisa Tolin | October 13, 2023

PEN America works tirelessly to defend free expression, support persecuted writers, and promote literary culture. Here are some of the latest ways PEN America is speaking out. More

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PEN America Speaks: How We Defended and Celebrated Free Expression The Week of October 2

Advocacy
By: Lisa Tolin | October 6, 2023

PEN America works tirelessly to defend free expression, support persecuted writers, and promote literary culture. Here are some of the latest ways PEN America is speaking out. More

Narges Mohammadi, The Iranian Writer Speaking Out From Behind Bars

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By: Rachel Powers | October 6, 2023

Narges Mohammadi has been a target of Iranian authorities for more than 30 years. She was arrested twice at meetings of a political student group. More

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2023 PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award Honoree: Narges Mohammadi

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Narges Mohammadi, PEN America's 2023 PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Honoree, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. More

PEN America Applauds Nobel Peace Prize for Writer and Human Rights Activist Narges Mohammadi

Press ReleaseOctober 6, 2023

Nobel Peace Prize awarded to imprisoned Iranian writer, human rights activist, and 2023 PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award honoree Narges Mohammadi recognizes her singular courage in standing against government… More

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PEN America Speaks: How We Defended and Celebrated Free Expression The Week of August 14

August 18, 2023

PEN America works tirelessly to defend free expression, support persecuted writers, and promote literary culture. Here are some of the latest ways PEN America is speaking out. More

PEN America Condemns Added One Year Prison Sentence Imposed Unjustly on Iranian Human Rights Defender Narges Mohammadi

Press ReleaseAugust 4, 2023

“The new charges against Narges Mohammadi fly in the face of freedom of expression, and are a cynical tactic aimed at silencing her brave and fearless voice from speaking… More

PEN America Honors Salman Rushdie with Centenary Courage Award at Literary Gala; Author’s First Public Appearance Since Being Wounded in Knife Attack Nine Months Ago

Press ReleaseMay 18, 2023

It was an emotional return to the stage for Salman Rushdie, who for decades has been a tireless defender of persecuted writers and the freedom to write while himself… More

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PEN America’s Literary Gala May 18 to Honor Iranian Writer and Human Rights Defender Narges Mohammadi with PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award

Press ReleaseMay 15, 2023

PEN America Chief Executive Officer Suzanne Nossel said: “Narges Mohammadi inspires awe across the world for her unflinching courage and resistance to the Iranian government’s determined campaign to silence… More

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