PEN America Highlights World Press Freedom Day Underscoring Writers and Journalists Jailed Worldwide
Nadine Farid Johnson, managing director of PEN America Washington and Free Expression programs said, “Across the world, the bravery of journalists is on full display. Resolute in their commitment… More
Marking World Press Freedom Day May 1, PEN America Screens New Documentary and Talkback with Director-Journalist On Covering Besieged Mariupol
20 Days in Mariupol is the first feature-length documentary by AP reporter Mstyslav Chernov, an AP war correspondent and photographer for decades. He presents an unflinching account of the… More
World Press Freedom Day 2023
Since 1993, World Press Freedom Day has honored journalists and news organizations who assert freedom of expression as a communal good. More
On World Press Freedom Day, PEN America Welcomes Congressional Resolution to Affirm Critical Role of Journalists
Nadine Farid Johnson, PEN America’s Washington director, said: “Journalists are operating under increasingly oppressive and dangerous conditions, yet their role in upholding the most basic tenets of democracy has… More
World Press Freedom Day 2022
Global News, Common Stories Since 1993, World Press Freedom Day has served as a moment to honor the work of journalists and news organizations who use their platforms to hold… More
PEN America Welcomes Senate Introduction of 2021 World Press Freedom Day Resolution
Senators have introduced a resolution this week marking World Press Freedom Day 2021, as press freedom worldwide is under profound threat. More
World Press Freedom Day 2021
This World Press Freedom Day, PEN America is highlighting the writing of journalists that demonstrate the necessity of local new stories in fostering informed civil discourse. More
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