New Prize — PEN Canada Marie-Ange Garrigue Prize 2022
Calling all defenders of writers in peril This prize is awarded annually to a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who in the past year has provided significant help to a …
Tag: journalist
Nicaragua: Aggressions Against Journalists Evidences a Lack of Freedom of Expression
London, March 5, 2020- The harassment and aggressions against journalists and the President of Nicaraguan PEN Centre, Gioconda Belli, which occurred in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Managua during the memorial …
Investigative Journalism in a Dangerous Country
Adela Navarro is the director of, Zeta, one of the only news outlets in Mexico to regularly report on drug trafficking, corruption and organized crime.
Russia: Killing of Journalist Must Not Go Unpunished
The Russian authorities must ensure a prompt, independent and effective investigation into the killing of chief editor Dmitry Popkov.
Turkey: Turkish-German Journalist Deniz Yücel Must Be Released Immediately
PEN International expresses grave concern at the arrest and detention of Turkish-German journalist Deniz Yücel, who was charged on 27 February 2017 with incitement to hatred and making propaganda in support of a terrorist organization.
Honduras: Concerns for the Safety of Journalist Jairo López
PEN International is seriously concerned for the safety of PEN Honduras member and journalist Jairo López who is facing threats following a smear campaign.
Turkey: Evrensel Daily Correspondent Cemil Uğur is Arrested on Terror Charges
PEN International is seriously concerned about the charges brought against Evrensel Daily reporter, Cemil Uğur.
Mexico: Third Print Journalist Murdered in Veracruz This Year
Authorities must strengthen programmes to safeguard the lives of at-risk journalists following the shocking murder of a journalist in Veracruz.
United States: Journalist’s Murder Requires Prompt Investigation
The horrifying murder of Texas journalist Jacinto Hernández Torres requires a prompt police investigation.
Iran: Concerns for Health of Kurdish Journalist Following Hunger Strike
PEN is deeply concerned for the health of Kurdish Iranian journalist and writer Mohammad Sadiq Kabudvand who began a hunger strike on May 8, 2016.