An Open Letter in Solidarity with Ukraine One Year Since Russia’s Invasion
We write to express our collective condemnation of Russia’s multi-pronged war against the Ukrainian people and culture. More
PEN America delegation to Ukraine bears witness to bravery of writers and citizens
A delegation from PEN America that included prominent writers Barbara Demick, Dave Eggers, and Peter Godwin visited Kyiv and witnessed the resilience of Ukrainian artists and writers. More
On War and Cultural Erasure
PEN America President Ayad Akhtar reflects on the cultural destruction that has taken place in Ukraine at the hands of Russian Tsars and Soviet leaders. More
PEN/The Order Present: Training Workshops for Independent Russian Journalists
The Russian government controls and censors news outlets and severely restricts internet usage, leaving independent journalists in the critical position of providing the public with transparent, meaningful information on… More
PEN America Recognizes the Courage and Activism of Nobel Peace Prize Winners in Ukraine, Russia and Belarus
“Living under a government determined to break the will of even its most stalwart critics, Bialiatski has fought for human rights unflinchingly for decades, sacrificing his freedom, safety, and… More
Can the Written Word Make a Difference, as Global Threats Mount?
Writers Reflect on Peril at PEN America’s Emergency Congress of Writers By Suzanne Trimel Can the power of the written word meaningfully bring about change in a world threatened by… More
$2 Million Gift from the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation Supports Emergency and Resilience Funds for Persecuted Artists Worldwide and Immediate Support to Artists in Crisis from the Ukraine War
Julie Trebault, Director of the Artists at Risk Connection (ARC) at PEN America, said: “Over the past two months, we have witnessed devastating attacks on the people of Ukraine… More