Articles by PEN International
PEN International launches “Write Against Impunity” anthology
The Write Against Impunity anthology represents a culmination of PEN International’s focus on the issue of impunity in 2012, and its protest against the impunity enjoyed by those who attack and kill writers in Latin America.
Proposed media council undemocratic, says IFEX Tunisia Monitoring Group
As Tunisia’s Constituent Assembly prepares to review a draft Constitution, the IFEX-TMG expresses its concern about a draft proposal to regulate the media, as well as prison sentences for religious reasons.
Pussy Riot band members face up to seven years in jail as trial closes in Russia
Despite widespread outrage about their trial, there are real fears that the Pussy Riot band members will be sentenced to jail terms in Russia – three years is thought to be likely.
Human rights defender and journalist Nargess Mohammadi released
PEN International continues to call for all charges against Nargess Mohammadi to be quashed
Toxic bedfellows: sport, politics and human rights
In this cynical ménage à trois, it’s human rights that gets tossed aside when no longer needed.
Rights groups sign open letter protesting new law that would brand civil society groups as “foreign agents”
PEN International is among 22 organisations signing onto an open letter that protests against draft legislation that would characterise any NGOs involved in political activities as “foreign agents”‘.
Demand release of Ethiopian journalist Eskinder Nega
Join the call for the release of Ethiopian journalist and blogger Eskinder Nega who was sentenced to 18 years in prison on 13 July 2012 on bogus terrorism charges. His case is still pending appeal, so please act now!
IFEX-TMG report warns Tunisian government it must act now to guarantee free expression
This report, Spring into Winter? Fragile achievements and exceptional challenges for Tunisian free expression defenders, outlines the status of freedom of expression and association as well as the independence of the judiciary.