Report Exposes Russia’s Far-Reaching War of Cultural Erasure Against Ukraine
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
How to Prevent the Spread of Disinformation About Russia’s War on Ukraine: A Tip Sheet
How can students mobilize and respond to book bans? This guide will help you fight back against book bans and build a stronger community of readers and advocates in… More
Shutdown of Independent Media Leaves Kremlin in Control of War Message at Home
“The years-long effort by the Kremlin to replace facts with propaganda, deny its citizens access to truthful information, and repress critiques and organized opposition is culminating with this sweeping,… More
Ukraine Writers Speak Out on Their New Lives at War
By Suzanne Trimel (New York, N.Y.)-- During an online conversation from western Ukraine on March 3, PEN Ukraine President Andrei Kurkov, the novelist and screenwriter, shared a bleak prediction about… More
Russia’s ‘Reckless and Dangerous Aggression’ Threaten Ukraine’s Hard-Won Democatic and Human Rights Advances
PEN America CEO Suzanne Nossel: "Ukraine's hard-won democratic and human rights gains, and its very independence as a nation, risk obliteration as a result of Russia's reckless and dangerous… More
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Included in the 3rd issue of The Journal of Women and Criminal Justice is our director of Prison and Justice Writing @caits_meissner's letter underscoring the importance of uplifting the voices of incarcerated women. Read more here: https://www.njreentry.org/application/files/7316/7847/0620/The_Journal_of_Women_and_Criminal_Justice_Summer_Edition_2023.pdf
Want to dive deep into learning about press freedom around the world? Apply now to join the Global Press Freedom Advocacy Institute, a free series of panels, workshops, and group discussions for student journalists hosted by SPLC and @PENamerica. https://loom.ly/Gk1x-_M
#AvantGardeLawyers request to order release of Galal El-Behairy. Read the AGL letter to Prosecutor General: https://www.ramyessam.com/post/avant-garde-lawyers-request-to-order-release-of-egyptian-poet-galal-el-behairy #FreeGalal #TillTheLastPrisoner