#RussianFederation: Writer Larisa Tuptsokova faces years in prison in absentia for her work promoting Circassian language and culture. We urge the authorities to drop all charges and to end mounting acts of transnational repression. www.pen-international.org/news/russian...

As #DayoftheImprisonedWriter comes to a close, thank you to all who stood in solidarity with imprisoned writers worldwide. Our collective voices challenge censorship and repression, today on #HumanRightsDay, and every day. #MohamedTadjadit #YalqunRozi #RoryBranker #MziaAmaglobeli

This Human Rights Day, we share a new statement from the Writers for Peace Committee. Together, they reaffirm that words still matter and that peace depends on how we speak and listen. Read the full statement: www.pen-international.org/news/human-r...

On #HumanRightsDay, PEN International launches its first global #LiteraryAuction — featuring rare contributions from leading writers, with all proceeds supporting freedom of expression worldwide. Explore the auction: www.pen-international.org/news/literar...

Huge congratulations to Elif Shafak, newly elected President of the Royal Society of Literature. A powerful advocate for free expression and the unifying force of storytelling. We celebrate this well-deserved recognition!. www.theguardian.com/books/2025/d...

Georgia is jailing journalists for doing their job. Join the discussion on #MziaAmaglobeli’s imprisonment, the wave of arrests since 2024 & how to defend media freedom. Organised by @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social in partnership with us. www.mfrr.eu/jailed-for-d... #FreeMzia #DayoftheImprisonedWriter

#DayoftheImprisonedWriter: Stand with #MziaAmaglobeli ✍️ She’s jailed for doing her job. Send a message of solidarity, write to the authorities and share her story online to show her she is not alone and to support her fight for justice! 📣 Take action: www.pen-international.org/mzia-amaglob...

Burhan Sonmez will be in Rome with acclaimed writers and members of the aspiring PEN Rome Centre to discuss freedom of speech and press. Joining Janeczek, Lipperini, @robertosaviano.bsky.social and Veronesi at an event by Più libri più liberi. Find out more (IT): plpl.it/news/event/l...

#Türkiye: We welcome the release of journalist and author Furkan Karabay after 201 behind bars on spurious grounds. We call for his conviction to be overturned and for his judicial harassment to end once and for all. bianet.org/haber/gazete...

We mourn the passing of Hege Newth (1966–2025), a tireless champion for persecuted writers and former Secretary General of Norsk PEN. Her dedication, wisdom, and courage leave a lasting legacy. Our deepest condolences to her family, friends, and colleagues. norskpen.no/nyheter/hege...

Journalist Furkan Karabay goes on trial tomorrow, facing 6–15 years on politically motivated charges in Türkiye. Detained since May and held in solitary, he continues to write. Read his work in the most recent article of PEN/Opp: penopp.org/articles/i-w...

This month’s reading list is themed “From Behind Bars” in for our #DayoftheImprisonedWriter campaign. These works, born from experiences behind bars remind us that the human voice endures even when freedom is taken away. Take action for those behind bars: www.pen-international.org/our-campaign...

WRITE A MESSAGE OF HOPE: For simply doing her job as a journalist, #MziaAmaglobeli is serving a two-year prison sentence in Georgia on politically motivated grounds. www.pen-international.org/mzia-amaglob... Send her a message and remind her that her words matter. #DayoftheImprisonedWriter

Writers around the world are raising their voices for the Day of the Imprisoned Writer. Centres around the world are amplifying those silenced - through letters, readings, and action in solidarity. #DayoftheImprisonedWriter #RoryBranker #YalqunRozi #MohamedTadjadit #MziaAmaglobeli

PEN International congratulates @robertosaviano.bsky.social on receiving the Constantinople Prize, awarded in recognition of his powerful contributions to global understanding of conflict zones. Your commitment to truth and justice continues to inspire us all. www.ilmattino.it/en/roberto_s...

#Georgia 🇬🇪 New restrictions on public gatherings have seen dozens of protesters arrested in recent days – including writers, journalists and artists. @peninternational.bsky.social calls on the authorities to uphold the rights to freedom of expression and assembly. 🔗 buff.ly/rsnWsWr

" Add your voice. Speak up. Let us rewrite the story of the future together." Join British actor and activist Khalid Abdalla in showing solidarity with imprisoned writers and standing up for freedom of expression: www.pen-international.org/our-campaign...

#DayoftheImprisonedWriter: 📣 Today we stand in solidarity with writers silenced for their words. Join us in amplifying their voices: #RoryBranker, #YalqunRozi , #MohamedTadjadit , and #MziaAmaglobeli. Take action with us ⬇️ www.pen-international.org/our-campaign...

Tomorrow, PEN International launches a global call to free writers jailed for their words: #RoryBranker #YalqunRozi #MohamedTadjadit #MziaAmaglobeli. Follow & stay tuned to take action. #DayoftheImprisonedWriter

From the frontlines of war to the tightening grip of authoritarianism, this panel will examine how conflict and repression collide to threaten freedom of expression worldwide. As part of the “International Imprisonment and War” conference, join us this Friday: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/chinese-pr...

#DayoftheImprisonedWriter is nearly here! From 15 Nov–10 Dec, we’ll highlight four writers jailed for speaking out: Rory Branker, Yalqun Rozi, Mohamed Tadjadit and Mzia Amaglobeli. Join us to call for their release! #DayoftheImprisonedWriter #RoryBranker #YalqunRozi #MohamedTadjadit #MziaAmaglobeli

#Georgia: We urge the release of writers and artists detained following new restrictions on public gatherings and call upon the international community to hold the authorities accountable for their human rights violations. Read our statement ⬇️ www.pen-international.org/news/georgia...

"Ekinci is guilty of nothing but daring to be a writer in today’s #Türkiye.” We welcome the dismissal of the case against @yavuzekinci.bsky.social and urge the authorities to uphold the freedom to create for all. www.pen-international.org/news/trkiye-....

Serbian Journalist Marko Vidojković Receives Series of Death Threats Online Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/o0Kkw Alert submitted by @efjeurope.bsky.social @ifjglobal.bsky.social & @peninternational.bsky.social #EuropeForFreeMedia Photo: Danas

Join the Independent Chinese PEN Centre with PEN International for “Chinese Prisons and International War: The 2025 ICPC Awards and Panel Discussions” on 14 November 2025, 1–5 PM. Tickets available now ⬇️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/chinese-pr... #DayOfTheImprisonedWriter

#Türkiye: Kurdish writer Yavuz Ekinci (@yavuzekinci.bsky.social) stands trial again on 10 November for his book Dream Divided. Preposterous terrorism charges must be dropped once and for all. www.pen-international.org/news/trkiye-...

#Georgia: We condemn the sentencing of former PEN Georgia president Paata Shamugia to 5 days in prison for taking part in peaceful protests and urge the authorities to uphold fundamental rights. www.interpressnews.ge/ka/article/8...

#Georgia: We urge the immediate release of acclaimed poet and former president of PEN Georgia Paata Shamugia, who faces up to 15 days in prison for taking part in peaceful protests. Read more ⬇️ georgiatoday.ge/police-arres...

#Türkiye: We urge authorities to release PEN member Merdan Yanardağ, held on ludicrous espionage charges, and to halt their pervasive assault on press freedom. #JournalismIsNotACrime Read our statement ⬇️ www.pen-international.org/news/trkiye-...

L'ONU denuncia la repressió sistemàtica dels drets culturals a Bielorússia. El PEN Català ha publicat un dossier detallat —«Bielorússia: Literatura, repressió i resistència cultural»— que recull dades, testimonis i anàlisis sobre aquesta situació: www.pencatala.cat/wp-content/u...

#Belarus: As the country’s human rights record comes under review at the UN on 3 November, we reiterate grave concerns over the authorities’ brutal clampdown on cultural and linguistic rights and urge action. Read our joint submission ⬇️ www.pen-international.org/news/belarus...

REPORT: PEN International launches Critical Junctures: Safeguarding the Freedom to Create in Poland, revealing how artistic freedoms have been curtailed, and celebrating the courage of those defending independent voices. Read more: www.pen-international.org/news/critica... #CriticalJunctures

El PEN Català presenta el dossier "Bielorússia: literatura, repressió i resistència cultural", un informe que recull dades dels cinc anys de persecució contra la paraula lliure i la cultura al país. @penbelarus.bsky.social @peninternational.bsky.social 📕 www.pencatala.cat/wp-content/u...

We warmly welcome the news that Andrzej Poczobut and Mzia Amaglobeli have been awarded the 2025 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. This is a powerful recognition of their courage in defending freedom of expression. Read more about their cases ⬇️ www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...

#Türkiye: PEN International joins press and freedom of expression organisations in urgently calling for the immediate removal of the anti-LGBTQ+ provision from Türkiye’s 11th Judicial Package. Read the full statement ⬇️ www.pen-international.org/news/turkiye...

Today marks eight years since #DaphneCaruanaGalizia was attacked for speaking truth to power. She challenged corruption at the highest levels and paid with her life. Her courage and legacy endure. We continue to support her family in their pursuit of justice and accountability.

We welcome the news that two PEN International cases, Jimmy Lai and Mzia Amaglobeli, are included amongst the recipients of the 2025 World Press Freedom Hero awards by the IPI in partnership with IMS We reiterate our calls for their immediate and unconditional freedom. ipi.media/2025-world-p...

Daphne Caruana Galizia was assassinated 8 years ago today. Malta must confront its failure: ensure her killers face full justice, & reform the broken systems that enabled her murder. Nothing can bring her back, but Malta must change to honour her life and legacy.

Eight years ago, we were shaken by a tragedy that had no precedent in Malta. Eight years ago, someone decided to carry out an assassination on a person who chose, instead of living a comfortable life, to risk her own safety in order to expose facts in the public interest

#Malta: In memory of Daphne Caruana Galizia, press freedom and journalists’ groups call on authorities to adopt a National Action Plan on Media Freedom and Journalist Safety. Read more ⬇️ www.pen-international.org/news/malta-i...

This month, we launch our new theme for PEN Recommends: Banned Books, spotlighting writers whose works have been silenced around the world. Today, we spotlight the banned book Dream Divided by Yavuz Ekinci, who stands trial on 10 November on charges of “terror propaganda” for his work.

#Georgia: We condemn the sentencing of poet and translator Zviad Ratiani to two years in prison and urge an end to the politically motivated prosecutions of protesters in Georgia. Read our joint statement with PEN Georgia ⬇️ www.pen-international.org/news/georgia...

For all those attending Frankfurt Book Fair next week, join PEN International, the Young Writers Committee, and the Tomorrow Club for a panel discussion on the future of writing and free expression. #fbm25 @youngwriterspen.bsky.social RSVP link: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

At our 90th Congress in Kraków, Olga Tokarczuk, Nobel laureate and Vice President of PEN International, reflected on how Ukraine’s literary life has not only survived but flourished despite the devastation of war. Watch the full 5 minutes on our website: www.pen-international.org/congress

Let's show SOLIDARITY & FULL support for #Kurdish author #YavuzEkinci on trial in #Tűrkiye -facing years of prison for his book Dream Divided: Charges MUST be dropped! Like & Share! @yavuzekinci.bsky.social @amdondo.bsky.social @irishpen.bsky.social @burhansonmez.bsky.social @judythhill.bsky.social

Stay Strong! #Tűrkiye's preposterous case against novelist, #YavuzEkinci has been postponed ti November 10 - Call for ALL charges to be dropped! www.agos.com.tr/tr/yazi/3592... @amdondo.bsky.social @englishpen.bsky.social @peninternational.bsky.social @irishpen.bsky.social @ege-dundar.bsky.social

#Türkiye: We condemn the continuing judicial harassment of writer Yavuz Ekinci (@yavuzekinci.bsky.social), after his hearing was postponed yet again to 10 November. Ludicrous terror propaganda charges against him must be dropped at once. Read more ⬇️ www.agos.com.tr/tr/yazi/3592...

A verdict is expected on 6 October in the preposterous case against Yavuz Ekinci. He faces years in prison on terror propaganda grounds for his book Rüyası Bölünenler (Dream Divided). We urge #Türkiye to drop all charges and to uphold the freedom to create. www.pen-international.org/news/trkiye-...

#Serbia: We join partners in condemning the latest smear campaign against writers Marko Vidojković and Dinko Gruhonjić and journalist Ivan Ivanović. The authorities must urgently ensure their safety and hold those responsible to account. www.bezbedninovinari.rs/article/1251...

#Türkiye: Honorary PEN member and publisher #OsmanKavala should be celebrating his birthday with his family, not behind bars. The global PEN community continues to stand with Kavala and to urge his immediate release. Read more about his case ⬇️ www.pen-international.org/news/trkiye-...