As Increasing Number of Countries Seek to Close Digital Borders, PEN America Warns of New Threats to Free Expression and Privacy Online
As authoritarians seize new powers over the internet and even democratic leaders attempt to rein in unaccountable tech firms, PEN America warned in a new paper today that the… More
Myanmar’s Escalating Digital Repression—and Activists’ Digital Resistance
Since Myanmar’s military seized power on February 1, it has employed increasingly sophisticated digital modes of repression, alongside physical and legal measures, to try to stem democratic resistance. More
Protecting Your Devices—and Your Privacy—During Protests
At protests, any devices you bring are susceptible to damage, loss, or surveillance. Here are some steps you can take to protect yourself and others. More
Protecting Your Voice In A Pandemic: A COVID-19 Free Expression Information Center – Ukraine
In response to the pandemic, PEN America’s COVID-19 Free Expression Information Center houses the latest news and tools to help journalists, writers, human rights defenders, and protestors in Ukraine… More
Protecting Your Voice In A Pandemic: A COVID-19 Free Expression Information Center – Uganda
In response to the pandemic, PEN America’s COVID-19 Free Expression Information Center houses the latest news and tools to help journalists, writers, human rights defenders, and protestors in Uganda… More
Protecting Your Voice In A Pandemic: A COVID-19 Free Expression Information Center – Honduras
In response to the pandemic, PEN America’s COVID-19 Free Expression Information Center houses the latest news and tools to help journalists, writers, human rights defenders, and protestors in Honduras… More
Protecting Your Voice In A Pandemic: A COVID-19 Free Expression Information Center – Myanmar
In response to the pandemic, PEN America’s COVID-19 Free Expression Information Center houses the latest news and tools to help journalists, writers, human rights defenders, and protestors in Myanmar… More
Proposed Brazilian Fake News Legislation Poses Threats to Free Speech
"This legislation is bad news for democracy and for free expression in Brazil." More
The PEN Pod: Tough Questions with Suzanne Nossel
“This [question of surveillance] is something we, as a free expression organization, have concerns with.” More
Russia Moves to Track Residents Under Cover of Coronavirus
For weeks, the Russian government has failed to undertake serious measures in preventing the spread of COVID-19 and tackling it efficiently. More