Dansk PEN

31/05/2026

‍ ‍ “I don’t want freedom for myself; that’s too easy. No, I want something greater: freedom for Vietnam.” Phạm Đoan Trang ‍ 27 May 2026: PEN International joins an international coalition of press freedom and human rights organisations calling for the immediate and unconditional re...

30/05/2026

30/05/2026

PEN Languages of Russia, a new initiative co-founded by Russian writer Sergey Lebedev, aims to support "independent, anti-authoritarian, anti-war literary figures" writing in the many languages indigenous to Russia — from Avar to Chuvash to Tatar. An official member of the PEN network, the organis...

20/05/2026

On Human Rights Day, we invite you to explore our indispensable resource – PEN International’s campaigning handbook – and to join us in creating a world where every writer can speak freely, without fear of censorship, persecution, or violence. Together, we can uphold the principles of freedom,...

20/05/2026

Middle East and North Africa Regional Overview

20/05/2026

‘The Nicaraguan government must cease its use of censorship and other tools of intimidation against literature, art and other forms of cultural or critical expression. Banning books, persecuting writers, and restricting people’s access to culture constitute serious violations of freedom of expre...

18/05/2026

“ The killing of Mateo Pérez is a grave example of the threats journalists face when reporting from territories affected by conflict, where access to information is of vital importance. We call on the Colombian authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into this terrible crime. No journalis...

17/05/2026

Poet imprisoned in relation to his views and activism   Mohamed Tadjadit is an Algerian poet and activist known for his impactful poems performed by the Hirak movement in Algeria that overthrew former president Abdelaziz Bouteflika. Known as ‘the poet of the Hirak’, Tadjadit has faced year

16/05/2026

' Unexpected question vs. Unexpected answer

16/05/2026

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