Articles by PEN America

UAE: Free prominent rights defender Ahmed Mansoor held on speech-related charges
91 NGOs call on UAE to immediately and unconditionally release award-winning human rights defender Ahmed Mansoor

Spike in journalist killings in Mexico spurs international calls for justice
IFEX members around the world denounce the alarming rate of journalist murders in Mexico and demand a thorough evaluation of existing protection mechanisms.

The Trump effect
As world leaders increasingly adopt Trump’s rhetoric on media, it is more important than ever for courts to protect “negative”, “horrible” or “critical” journalists — for that is part of their function.

At UNHRC, rights groups highlight deterioration of media freedom in Turkey
Over 70 rights and expression organisations worldwide entreated the UN Human Rights Council’s 34th session to call on Turkey to take immediate steps to address the ongoing free expression crisis in the country.

Aggressive interrogation of artists and writers at U.S. border
More and more reports are emerging of travelers – including U.S. citizens returning home – being subjected to aggressive interrogations at the border that leave them humiliated, angry, and bewildered.

Bangladesh urged to amend or repeal unduly restrictive laws, drop charges against publisher
Bangladeshi publisher Shamsuzzoha Manik is currently on trial, charged with “hurting religious sentiment”, for the publication of a book entitled “Debate on Islam”.

Australia: Free expression detained?
25 IFEX members question Australia’s detention of dissident journalists, cartoonists and actors at Manus Island.

U.S. ideological test for immigrants evokes dark chapter
Never mind the tired, the poor and the huddled masses. New Trump executive order may not even allow immigrants who are critical of American policies.