PEN International
Worldwide association of writers
A worldwide association of writers working to promote literature and defend freedom of expression.
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5Afghanistan: Five years after the Taliban's return, the international community must not abandon Afghanistan's writers
PEN International highlights the ongoing crisis for writers in Afghanistan five years after the Taliban's return to power. The organization urges the international community to continue supporting Afghan writers and protecting their freedom of expression.
Venezuela Returns to the UPR Amid Escalating Attacks on Critical Voices and Deepening Threats to Freedom of Expression
PEN International reports on the deteriorating situation for freedom of expression in Venezuela as the country undergoes a Universal Periodic Review. The organization notes an increase in attacks against critical voices and journalists.
China/Hong Kong: Arrests of booksellers deepen concerns over shrinking space for free expression
Recent arrests of booksellers in Hong Kong have prompted PEN International to express concern over the continued erosion of free expression in the region. The organization calls for the protection of those who facilitate the distribution of literature.
Belarus: Cultural crackdown and resilience six years on
Six years into a sustained cultural crackdown in Belarus, PEN International documents the ongoing struggle of writers and artists. The report emphasizes the resilience of the literary community despite severe state repression.
‘No safe place’: Writer’s group PEN International calls for arms embargo on Israel
PEN International issued a call for an arms embargo on Israel, citing the systematic destruction of Palestinian cultural heritage and the persecution of writers in Gaza. The organization highlighted evidence of efforts to erase Palestinian cultural identity.
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