Articles by PEN International
Call for release of Pussy Riot members prior to 10 October appeal
Leading up to the 10 October, 2012 appeal, tell the Russian authorities to release Russian punk band Pussy Riot members who were found guilty of “hooliganism,” and sentenced to two years in jail.
Pussy Riot verdict reveals Russia’s contempt for free expression, say IFEX members
Three members of the punk band Pussy Riot were sentenced to two years in jail for “hooliganism”, in a case IFEX members say is a blow to free expression in Russia.
Release Bahraini human rights activists now, say international groups
A group of 46 human rights organisations led by IFEX calls on member states of the United Nations Human Rights Council to urge Bahrain to release human rights defenders and peaceful opposition activists.
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.