BOYCOTT THE WINTER OLYMPICS
Six months ago Richard Stursberg, as outgoing president of PEN Canada, urged the Trudeau government to boycott the 20-22 winter Olympics in China. Read his full letter below. The Right …
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Day of the Imprisoned Writer | Ken Whyte writes to Rahile Dawut
Ken Whyte writes to Rahile Dawut for PEN’s Day of the Imprisoned Writer
China – Hong Kong: Serious Concerns Over Arrest of Media Publisher and Pro-Democracy Activist Jimmy Lai
PEN International is concerned by reports that Jimmy Lai, pro-democracy activist and owner of prominent Hong Kong newspaper Apple Daily, has been detained with eight others on national security charges. Lai’s …
PEN Condemns Prosecution of Publisher Gui Minhai
London, February 25, 2020 – The conviction and sentencing of Swedish-Chinese publisher Gui Minhai to 10 years in prison on charges of ‘providing intelligence’ abroad appears to be in retaliation for …
Liu Xiaobo Memorial Unveiled
On August 13, 100 people attended the unveiling ceremony of the Liu Xiaobo Empty Chair Memorial outside Amnesty International Canada’s Ottawa headquarters.
China: Writer and PEN Member Dies While on Medical Parole
“‘In the beginning, there was the word.’ This was what our dear colleague Yang Tongyan believed. He spent 22 years of his life in prison, and finally he paid with his life to prove the truth of this sentence.
China: Authorities Must Provide Writer with Adequate Medical Treatment
Chinese authorities must provide writer and PEN member, Yang Tongyan, with adequate medical treatment after his diagnosis of a brain tumour.
Liu Xiaobo – An Exceptional Life, Always Remembered
The PEN community are deeply saddened to hear of Liu Xiaobo’s death today.
PEN Canada Concerned for Chinese Dissident Liu Xiaobo
The following letter was sent to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on behalf of the members of PEN Canada.
China: Nobel Laureate and PEN Member, Liu Xiaobo, Diagnosed with Cancer
Authorities must provide PEN member and Nobel Laureate, Liu Xiaobo, access to necessary medical care following his diagnosis of liver cancer.