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Pakistan: Mahrang Baloch’s arbitrary detention highlights ongoing campaign to silence Baloch community — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide ‘We stand in unwavering solidarity with Mahrang Baloch, a fearless human rights defender whose courageous voice for justice and human rights on behalf of the Baloch people has been met with…

"We stand in unwavering solidarity with Mahrang Baloch, a fearless human rights defender whose courageous voice for justice and human rights on behalf of the #Baloch people has been met with repression, detention, and silencing by the Government of Pakistan."

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The takeaway is not that electoral politics will fix everything.

We know it won’t.

Obviously.

The takeaway is that people will show up if you give them hope & a way forward.

And that, my friends, can & must look like a lot of things right now.

TIME :Iranian Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Calls for Israel-Iran Ceasefire Woman, Life, Freedom

PEN International joins Nobel Peace Laureate Narges Mohammadi in urgently calling for an immediate end to the war between Iran and Israel.

We echo her plea for the protection of all civilians and the upholding of international human rights and humanitarian law.

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Deportation of Australian Writer For Speech Fits “Disturbing Pattern” of U.S. Border Agents Screening Visitors For Their Viewpoints - PEN America Australian writer detained at border for speech critical of Trump and Israeli administrations and part of a growing censorship trend.

‪PEN International‬ joins @penamerica.bsky.social in condemning the deportation of Australian writer Alistair Kitchen. Targeting writers for their views at the border is a direct attack on free expression. Read more ⬇️
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Kosovo: Steadfast support for Flutura Kusari as she seeks justice against Mentor Llugaliu’s harassment — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide 20 June 2025: PEN International joins the undersigned Media Freedom Rapid Response partners and Council of Europe Safety of Journalists Platform members in expressing support for their colleague Flutu...

#Kosovo: Full solidarity with Flutura Kusari @fluturakusari.bsky.social ahead of her legal action against Mentor Llugaliu following a 3-year campaign of online abuse. We call on #Kosovo to conduct a swift and thorough investigation. www.pen-international.org/news/kosovo-...

RFE/RL Journalist Vladyslav Yesypenko Released From Russian Custody After More Than 4 Years Of Detention Vladyslav Yesypenko, a Ukrainian citizen and journalist who contributed to Crimea.Realities, a regional news outlet of RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service, has been released from custody more than four years a...

Good news! We celebrate the long-awaited freedom of Ihar Karnei and Vladyslav Yesypenko and call for the release of fellow writers still unjustly detained in #Belarus and Russian-occupied #Crimea. Find out more: www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-ye...

El Salvador: International concern grows over deteriorating press freedom — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide 23 June 2025: PEN International joins the undersigned organisations in expressing deep alarm at the accelerating deterioration of press freedom in El Salvador, which has intensified significantly in r...

#ElSalvador: Press freedom is in crisis. At least 40 journalists have fled due to threats, surveillance & intimidation. New laws risk silencing critical voices. We join others in demanding urgent action. Read our joint statement: www.pen-international.org/news/el-salv... @penamericas.bsky.social

PEN Canada publishes Annual Report 2024/2025 The 2024/2025 annual report, I Hope This Letter Finds You Well, explores the power of letter writing as a tool of connection and advocacy. Edited by poet and writer Eli Tareq El Bechelany-Lynch…

New from #PENCanada (@pencanada.bsky.social)! From defending freedom of expression to supporting writers at risk, discover the impact of PEN Canada’s work over the past year and what lies ahead. Read their full report ⬇️
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Chile: Freedom of expression at risk as Senate debates controversial ‘Gag Law 2.0 — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide

#Chile: A proposed bill—dubbed ‘Gag Law 2.0’—could criminalise journalists, writers, and citizens for sharing information in the public interest. We urge the Chilean Senate to withdraw this dangerous proposal. Our statement: www.pen-international.org/news/chile-f... @penamericas.bsky.social

Caso Saviano, diffamazione contro Salvini: udienza rinviata al 25 giugno - LaPresse Il giudice monocratico della sesta sezione penale del tribunale penale di Roma ha rinviato al prossimo 25 giugno l'udienza che vede imputato il giornalista e

#Italy: Roberto Saviano stands trial again tomorrow. He faces up to 3 years in prison on criminal defamation charges brought by Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini.

We continue to #StandWithSaviano and urge an end to his relentless judicial harassment.

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Montenegro: Academic freedom and expression under threat — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide ‘Academic freedom, and the fundamental right to freedom of expression and information, are intrinsically linked. The government of Montenegro’s effort to shut down the Faculty of Montenegrin Language ...

#Montenegro: The government's effort to shut down the Faculty of Montenegrin Language and Literature is a flagrant attempt to silence critical debate.

We urge the authorities to support the existence of vibrant academic institutions. Read our statement ⬇️
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China-Hong Kong: PEN International joins letter to UK Prime Minister to meet with Jimmy Lai’s son Sebastien — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide 24 June 2025: Today, PEN International has joined Reporters Without Borders (RSF), PEN Centres and other organisations in a joint letter sent to the UK’s Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, requesting...

#HongKong: On the 4th anniversary of Apple Daily's forced closure, we join international partners urging the UK Prime Minister to meet with Sebastien Lai, son of jailed writer & Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai.

#FreeJimmyLai

Read our joint letter 🔽

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Mozambique: Unconditionally free detained writer and publisher, Alex Barga  — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide “The persecution of poet and writer Alex Barga by Mozambican authorities must stop. Editing, publishing and promoting a book are not crimes. And neither is holding critical views about those in power....

#Mozambique: writer Alex Barga has been jailed since Jan 2025 for his peaceful literary work.

PEN International call for his immediate, unconditional release.

Read our statement ⬇️

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Fear, Uncertainty, Distress Settle Over Black History Classrooms - PEN America Dr. Hill has seen first-hand the positive outcome of changing narratives around historical topics through education and programming.

As more and more states pass bills to limit the discussion of history and race in classrooms, we spoke to Black educators about what they are seeing, feeling, and fearing in schools and colleges when it comes to teaching Black history. Read more: pen.org/fear-uncerta... #Juneteenth #Juneteenth2025

During Refugee Week, PEN International honours writers and journalists who have been forced into exile for their words and identities. From Ukraine to Gaza, Sudan to Afghanistan, many flee violence and repression.

PEN International stands with refugees and refugee writers worldwide.

Ahmed Al-Helou, a 34-year-old graphic designer and video editor for the Ramallah-based privately owned Quds News Network, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on his family’s tent in southern Gaza’s Khan Yunis, on May 15, 2025. [@pressfreedom.bsky.social]

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The World’s Longest-Jailed Writers and Journalists: What we know about the writers and journalists detained for more than 20 years in Eritrea - PEN America To this day, at least 12 writers and journalists are still detained in the country; most of them have been held without trial since 2001.

Read and share our latest blog on Fissehaye’s work with PEN Eritrea in Exile and the ongoing detention of writers and journalists in Eritrea, including Dawit Isaak and Amanuel Asrat.

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Quote by Awet Fissehaye, Executive Director of PEN Eritrea reads: "We are fighting for the truth against the government trying to erase these people from the country's memory." The image has a red and black color scheme with the PEN America logo at the bottom.

The world’s longest-jailed writers and journalists are held in Eritrea, arrested over two decades ago for speaking up.

We talked with Awet Fissehaye, executive director of PEN Eritrea in Exile, about how they continue to advocate for writers and fight for the truth. pen.org/the-worlds-l...

AI is neither artificial nor intelligent. Nor neutral. Mass data theft/slavery are its blood; energy pilferage its heart; and techno-oligarchy’s rabid cravings for mass control and profit its soul. It’s here to stay, yes but we must remain human-sensible & intelligent enough to detect a rich lie…

Swedish PM says jailed reporter on his way home from Turkey Swedish journalist Joakim Medin, who was jailed in March in Turkey on terrorism and insult charges, is on his way home, Sweden's Prime Minister said on Friday.

We are relieved to learn that Swedish journalist and @pensweden.bsky.social member Joakim Medin is returning home after his unjust detention in Türkiye. We remain steadfast in our call for the protection of press freedom. www.reuters.com/world/swedis...

Why is sex so scary to book banners? • SC Daily Gazette Commentary from Malinda Lo, the author of one of the books the State Board of Education ruled must be pulled from K-12 library shelves.

@malindalo.bsky.social has written one of the best and important pieces you will read today on the banning of books with sexual content. This is about freedom. scdailygazette.com/2025/05/08/w...

PEN International Young Writers Committee: A New Chapter in Youth Engagement  — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide 24 April 2025: PEN International is proud to launch its Young Writers Committee, a global network of young writers, creatives, and cultural changemakers dedicated to amplifying youth voices and defend...

PEN International launches its Young Writers Committee
(@youngwriterspen.bsky.social) a global network of young creatives working to amplify youth voices and defend freedom of expression.

Read our full statement here and follow their account for updates: www.pen-international.org/news/pen-int...

PEN International Young Writers Committee: A New Chapter in Youth Engagement  — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide 24 April 2025: PEN International is proud to launch its Young Writers Committee, a global network of young writers, creatives, and cultural changemakers dedicated to amplifying youth voices and defend...

Big news ! Our Young Writers Committee (YWC) at @peninternational.bsky.social is now officially LIVE. Youth, solidarity & free expression - the next generation is here.

Check full announcement :
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📢 Whether you’re an aspiring or established young writer, follow @youngwriterspen.bsky.social to help build our global network.

This is our space. Our time. Our future. 🖋️

✨️Don't blame the boy
He won't do you wrong
The fist he shakes
At the giant's face
David would have done..✨️

- Cat Stevens 🇵🇸

Hong Kong & Italy: Over 40 Global Organisations Stand with Badiucao Against Legal Harassment — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide 11 April 2025: PEN International strongly condemns the legal threats and harassment directed at Chinese-Australian artist and political cartoonist Badiucao following the exhibition of his protest art ...

#HongKong & #Italy: We join over 40 international organisations in condemning the harassment of artist and activist Badiucao by the gallery, Art Innovation.

We call on the gallery to cease its efforts to silence an artist whose work challenges censorship ⬇️ www.pen-international.org/news/hong-ko...

Cuban poet María Cristina Garrido Rodríguez is serving a seven-year sentence for peacefully protesting in July 2021.

Her case features in IDENTITY ON TRIAL: PERSECUTION AND RESISTANCE, our 2025 Case List.

Read the full Case List ➡️ www.pen-international.org/identity-on-...