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The Writers for Peace Committee, founded in 1984, is a committee of PEN International. Each year, the committee meets in Bled, Slovenia, with this year’s meeting (April 7-10, 2025) focusing …
Arzu Yildiz at work as a court reporter in Ankara, Turkiye. Photo taken inside the courthouse. Written by Arzu Yildiz Do Canadian media truly reflect the voices and colours of …
This letter first appeared in our March 2025 newsletter. You can subscribe to PEN Canada’s monthly newsletter to receive the latest free expression news and hear about our PEN community. …
The Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival 2025 runs April 24 to May 4 in Toronto. For the first time in Hot Docs Festival history, a new program — Made …
Do you know a Canadian who has helped a foreign imperiled writer? The Marie-Ange Garrigue Prize is an annual award which recognizes a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or Canadian organization …
Do you know someone who has upheld freedom of expression in Canada? The PEN Canada Ken Filkow Prize is an annual award which recognizes an individual or group who has …
PEN Canada is deeply concerned by CTV’s abrupt cancellation of a planned election misinformation segment, following what appears to be pressure from online harassment. Earlier this month, journalist Rachel Gilmore …
PEN Canada is accepting submissions for the 2025 RBC PEN Canada New Voices Award. The award encourages new writing and provides a space for unpublished writers (age 17 and over). …
Amid rising political tensions between the U.S. and Canada, and escalating threats of a broader trade war, the downstream effects of tariffs on writers, readers, publishers, and booksellers will be …
Art Museum of the Americas 201 18th St NW Washington, DC 20006 To the Executive Director and members of the board, the Art Museum of the Americas CC Minister of …