Advocacy
Joint Statement on the Deterioration of Freedom of Expression and Media Freedom in Turkey
This was originally presented as an oral statement to the UN Human Rights Council by Sarah Clarke of PEN International on March 15, 2017. PEN International, ARTICLE 19, and 66 organizations are deeply… More
“Reporting on Terrorism is not the same as being a Terrorist”: The Arrest of Deniz Yücel in Turkey
The recent arrest of Turkish-German journalist Deniz Yücel is another nail in the coffin of free expression and media freedom in Turkey. More
Mexican Journalists to U.S. Colleagues: ‘We Never Believed This Day Would Come’
At this time of an unprecedented, relentless assault on the free press of the United States by the Trump administration, we Mexican journalists, writers, and publishers stand in solidarity… More
Aggressive Interrogation of Artists and Writers at U.S. Border
Several prominent writers have spoken out in recent weeks about their experiences at the border, which have altered their views of the United States and what it stands for. More
Sin and Censorship in Russia
The upcoming Russian film Matilda has attracted the ire of Orthodox activists who are calling for the film to be banned for portraying a saint as a sinner. More
Statement in Support of Freedom of the Press
Free speech organizations are alarmed by the efforts of the President and his administration to demonize and marginalize the media and to undermine their ability to inform the public… More
Save the National Endowments for the Arts and the Humanities: What You Can Do
President Trump is soon expected to propose a budget that would completely eliminate funding for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). » What do… More
Writers Urge Trump to Reconsider Immigration Ban
Writers and artists join PEN America in calling on President Trump to rescind his Executive Order on immigration, and refrain from introducing any measure that impairs freedom of movement… More
PEN Central Asia: Not Just A Club But a Network of Regional PEN Centers
The PEN World series showcase the important work of the more than 140 centers that form PEN International. Each PEN center sets its own priorities, but they are united… More
Joint Statement Regarding the Impact of the U.S. Immigration Ban On Artistic Freedom
By inhibiting artists’ ability to move freely in the performance, exhibition, or distribution of their work, President Trump’s Executive Order jettisons voices which contribute to the vibrancy, quality, and… More
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