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Independence Day: Give Thanks, Speak Freely, and Fight Back
That this country not only protects but exalts free expression, that we hold the fundamental conviction that the best way…
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China: What’s in a Law?
There seems to be a catch-all law for every form of speech the Chinese government finds disfavorable, despite the fact…
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Early Release of Writer and Human Rights Defender a Positive Step
PEN welcomes the release following an amnesty, on June 21, 2014, of the Belarusian writer and human rights defender Ales…
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Chinese Authorities Confirm Ilham Tohti Has Not Yet Been Tried
While we are relieved to learn that justice was not yet completely thwarted in Ilham Tohti’s case, PEN remains immensely…
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Celebrating Sanctuary: Exiled Voices Speak Out on World Refugee Day
On World Refugee Day (June 20), PEN International is highlighting its work to protect writers at risk.
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House Shuts the Back Door on the NSA
The House of Representatives approved an amendment that, if passed by the Senate, would end the NSA’s ability to conduct…
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World Cup Free Expression Roundup
Do contenders’ on-field performance match their home countries’ records on free expression?
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Press Freedom Under Threat in India
Reports of pressure on media outlets to refrain from criticism of India’s new Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, threaten free expression…
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PEN International Conference on the Russian/Ukrainian Situation
Russian and Ukrainian PEN affirm their unity against the waves of propaganda destroying the language of public discussion.