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Letter Signed by 44 Writers Calls On President Biden to Raise Grave Human Rights Concerns on Trip to Saudi Arabia

Advocacy CampaignJuly 5, 2022

President Joseph Biden The White House Washington, DC July 5, 2022 Dear President Biden, We the undersigned writers, journalists, creative artists, and supporters of PEN America, are writing to urge you to raise your… More

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PEN America Reacts to DarkMatter Lawsuit

Press ReleaseDecember 10, 2021

“Al-Hathloul’s suit is a courageous contribution to establishing that accountability and our collective safety." More

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Virtual Solidarity Reading to Honor Imprisoned Women Writers and Activists

Press ReleaseMay 25, 2021

On Thursday, May 27, PEN America—in partnership with Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, Amnesty International USA, and the makers of the documentary film NASRIN—will host a virtual reading in… More

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[VIRTUAL] #FreeNasrinandLoujain: Virtual Reading of Women Writers at Risk around the World

Thursday, May 27, 2021 | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET
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PEN America Welcomes House Passage of Protection of Saudi Dissidents Act

Press ReleaseApril 22, 2021

In a strong bipartisan vote Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protection of Saudi Dissidents Act of 2021. More

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Saudi Official’s Death Threat Against UN Investigator Shows “Outright Lawlessness”

Press ReleaseMarch 25, 2021

It is hardly surprising that the regime behind his killing would view her work as a threat, but the horrifying revelation that a Saudi official threatened to murder Callamard… More

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PEN America CEO Suzanne Nossel Testifies in the House on Human Rights and Saudi Arabia

Commentary
By: Suzanne Nossel | March 17, 2021

“The regime’s determination to hunt down dissenters wherever they are instills a sense of fear from which there is no escape, even far beyond Saudi borders.” More

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PEN America, POMED, Human Rights First, and the Committee to Protect Journalists Respond to Release of ODNI Report on the Murder of Jamal Khashoggi

Press ReleaseFebruary 26, 2021

PEN America joined POMED, Human Rights First, and CPJ in calling the U.S. government release of a report on the murder of Jamal Khashoggi “an essential starting point.” More

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PEN America Welcomes Release of Saudi Activists, PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Awardees Loujain Al-Hathloul and Nouf Abdulaziz

Press ReleaseFebruary 10, 2021

“Today is a day to celebrate Nouf’s and Loujain’s release, and to honor the efforts of Loujain’s family, who have fought so tirelessly on her behalf." More

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PEN America Welcomes Release of Saudi Activist, PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Awardee Loujain al Hathloul

Press ReleaseFebruary 10, 2021

“What a sweet day for Loujain, to finally be reunited with her family and get a glimpse of the freedom she so richly deserves.” More

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