Letter from Kiev: What Can Ukraine Expect from the West Now?
In light of the ongoing crisis in Kiev, where dozens of people have died in clashes between protesters and security forces, PEN reached out to our colleagues in Ukraine… More
Blogger and Human Rights Lawyer Le Quoc Quan’s Appeal to Be Heard
PEN calls upon its members to send renewed letters of appeal calling for the immediate and unconditional release of blogger and human rights lawyer Le Quoc Quan, whose appeal… More
Editor Raif Badawi Faces “Apostasy” Charges
PEN is deeply concerned by a judge’s recommendation, made on December 25, 2013, to refer the editor Raif Badawi to the General Court on charges of apostasy. If convicted,… More
Two Poets Detained; Fears for Safety
PEN protests the arrest of poets and lyricists Fatemeh Ekhtesari and Mehdi Moosavi, who have been held in Section 2A of Tehran’s Evin prison since December 7, 2013, apparently… More
PEN.org Honored with Interactive Media Award
PEN American Center is pleased to announce that the newly redesigned PEN website, www.pen.org has won Interactive Media Council’s IMA Outstanding Achievement Award in the category of advocacy. The… More
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NEW: "No student ought to be intimidated or punished by school authorities for their political speech." Read our statement in response to Flagler Palm Coast High School's decision to impose disciplinary action against @Jack_Petocz. https://pen.org/press-release/disciplinary-action-against-florida-student-jack-petocz-for-dont-say-gay-protests-called-unconscionable/
2021 PEN/Bellwether Prize for Socially Engaged Fiction winner, MOONRISE OVER NEW JESSUP by @lionesstales, is a @PublishersLunch Buzz Books Editors Panel pick! @AlgonquinBooks https://www.eventbrite.com/e/buzz-books-editors-panel-tickets-327465627507
