Court in India Urged to Release Writer Vernon Gonsalves, as His Health Worsens
“The continued detention of Vernon Gonsalves puts his life at imminent risk and stems from arbitrary accusations which have yet to be proven, while he has languished for years… More
PEN America Calls for the Immediate Acquittal and Release of Mongolian Activist Munkhbayar Chuluundorj Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Protesting China-Mongolia Relations
“The harsh and unjust verdict in Munkhbayar Chuluundorj’s trial is a grave violation of the fundamental right to free expression,” says Liesl Gerntholtz, director of the PEN/Barbey Freedom to… More
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ARC stands with the thousands of brave Iranians who have taken to the streets to demand justice after the death of 22-year old Mahsa Amini. The Iranian government's violent response is a continuation of their campaign to crack down on free expression in any and all forms. 🧵
PEN America CEO @SuzanneNossel sits down with @JamesMLindsay to discuss growing threats around the world to free expression and how the fight to protect human rights needs to adapt to succeed in a world of great power competition.
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It’s always a heart-warming honor to finally get to meet a writer who @PENamerica advocated for when they were behind bars as a result of their #FreeExpression. Tonight it was @dareen_tatour and it made my night! #PENcongress