In the #RussianFederation , a law imposed in Dec 2022 banned ‘LGBT propaganda’ among adults led to #BookBans featuring LGBTI themes from bookstores and cinemas throughout 2023 – a trend that continues unabated. Find out more: pen-international.org/news/pens-glob…

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In #Hungary , #BookBans are taking a worrying turn. In July 2023, #LíraKönyv bookstore was fined HUF12 million for including a LGBTI graphic novel series in its youth literature section. Learn more about global #BookBans : pen-international.org/news/pens-glob…
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PEN International renew call for immediate release of Julian Assange ahead of May 20 UK court decision on whether to allow his extradition to the US PEN International #FreeAssange NOW #FreeAssange
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#Bookbans are on the rise worldwide, but together, we can push back against censorship! Stand with us in defending the right to diverse literature and opinions. Become a Friend of PEN International: pen-international.org/friends-of-pen

#China : Since the implementation of the #NSL in #HongKong , a worrying trend of #BookBans has developed, targeting pro-democracy writers and history books. 40% of politically themed books in public libraries have since been removed. Learn more: pen-international.org/news/pens-glob…

On #WorldBookDay , PEN International President, Burhan Sonmez, condemns the alarming rise of #BookBans globally. Learn more: pen-international.org/news/pens-glob…

The alarming surge in #bookbans around the world requires our small team to work tirelessly to ensure such trends do not go undocumented and unchallenged. Today, we ask you to Become a Friend of PEN International, help us continue this vital work: pen-international.org/friends-of-pen

In #Belarus , the authorities have stigmatised and repressed Belarusian literature and language. In 2023, books by Nobel Prize laureate and former PEN Belarus President, #SvetlanaAlexievich were withdrawn from libraries. Learn more about #BookBans worldwide:

#Italy : We join Domani and partners in a petition calling on Italian judicial and political authorities to respect the right to report, free press and the public’s right to independent media following the prosecution of 3 of Domani's reporters – Giovanni Tizian, Nello

Today, on #WorldBookDay , PEN International and its Centres denounce the surge of #bookbans worldwide. We urge authorities worldwide, particularly in #Belarus , #Brazil , #China , #Hungary , #RussianFederation , #Türkiye , and #USA to CEASE BOOK BANS and uphold human rights. Our statement ⬇️

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📣Atención artistas cubanos migrantes!
ARC (Artists at Risk Connection) y PEN International lanzan la segunda edición del Programa de Becas de Resiliencia para Artistas Cubanos Migrantes. Los becados recibirán una beca de resiliencia, recursos virtuales y mucho más!
Para más info: bit.ly/ARCprograma

📣Attention Cuban migrant artists!
ARC (Artists at Risk Connection) and PEN International are launching the 2nd edition of the Cuban Migrant Artists Resilience Fellowship. Fellows receive a resilience grant, mentorship, virtual resources, and more! Find out more and apply: bit.ly/ARCprograma

Don't miss the chance to apply for The Caine Prize for African Writing! Deadline tomorrow, 19 April at Midnight. Details here: caineprize.com

We mourn the passing of Josep-Maria Terricabras, Catalan philosopher, academic and former Chair of PEN International’s PEN Translation & Linguistic Rights Committee. 'The PEN family has lost a dear friend... His warmth, wit and vision will be sorely missed.' - Burhan Sonmez, PEN International President: