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[PEN International @pen_int]

Today we remember British journalist #DomPhillips, murdered in the Brazilian Amazon while researching indigenous territories. His death remains unpunished. Watch Carmen Aristegui’s powerful recount of Phillips’ story: https://t.co/iQvEc5sw4b #ENDIMPUNITY @PEN_LAC

[PEN International @pen_int]

#Guatemala. PEN International demands the immediate and unconditional release of José Rubén Zamora @ChepeZamora. Zamora could face the maximum prison sentence in reprisal for his journalism, a clear attack on free expression: https://t.co/8fbuwsmGrG @MPguatemala @PEN_LAC

[gracewestcott @gracewestcott]

It's so important to speak out for #JimmyLai Do your part for World Press Freedom Day! Send Lai a solidarity message through PEN.

[PEN International @pen_int]

Today on #WorldPressFreedomDay, we feature the case of imprisoned journalist, media publisher, activist, writer #JimmyLai, who faces life in prison for his work in Hong Kong. Send Lai a solidarity message via @englishpen PENWrites campaign: https://t.co/paYYGM8DUg #FreeJimmyLai

[PEN America @PENamerica]

NEW: "Book bans are rising at a rapid pace in school districts around the United States, driven by new laws and regulations that limit what kinds of books children can access, according to a new report from PEN America."

Read free: https://t.co/uNXxESvD1w

[Angeli Datt @__datt]

On International Women's Day, 25 organisations including @PENamerica @pen_int @PENCanada @englishpen @PENsweden called for their immediate and unconditional release and for the Chinese govt to end its suppression of free expression https://t.co/BOoIxRlZle

[PEN International @pen_int]

#Georgia: we join PEN Moscow in condemning the authorities’ decision to deny entry to writer Alexander Arkhangelsky, who was due to take part in a documentary screening in Tbilisi. Our statement: https://t.co/BTVb47kPyx

[Will Forrester @official_foz]

Thrilled that 2 of the 6 books shortlisted for the @TheBookerPrizes #InternationalBooker2023 are @englishpen #PENTranslates titles!

Congratulations to Maryse, Richard, Eva, Julia, @andothertweets, @WorldEdBooks, and all the translators, authors and publishers.

[PEN International @pen_int]

#Haiti: PEN International and PEN Haiti are deeply concerned by the escalating violence in Haiti, including the murder of journalist #DumeskyKersaint. We call on the state to investigate the crime and ensure those responsible are brought to justice: https://t.co/UwsEWgRRXu

[Judy Gombita @jgombita]

Thanks @PENCanada & @CanFilmDay for free screening of #SalmanRushdie's #MidnightsChildren—first time watching!—then wonderful Q&A with its acclaimed director, filmmaker @IamDeepaMehta, in convo with ace 🎞️ journalist @JoSchneller.

Rushdie sold her the rights for $1! #CanFilmDay

[PEN America @PENamerica]

NEW: The number of individual book bans across the country increased by 28% during the first half of the 2022-23 school year compared to the prior six months, according to the new PEN America #BannedInTheUSA report. https://t.co/DWLVsRApwq (1/x)

[pencanada @PENCanada]

🗓️#Reminder PEN Canada cosponsors @CFE_TMU's 6th free online discussion on threats to #pressfreedom tomorrow. No registration is rqd. Details/Zoom link for Putin's War Against Journalists - One Year Later ⬇️ #JoinUs

[PEN International @pen_int]

Every gift counts in PEN International’s mission to support writers at risk and defend freedom of expression. Help us make a difference. Donate: https://t.co/NVL9r6WlgU

[pencanada @PENCanada]

PEN Canada congratulates co-founder of Allison & Busby, editor, writer, broadcaster, and critic Margaret Busby CBE, Hon. FRSL on her appointment as the new president of @englishpen! #PENCentres #UK

[PEN International @pen_int]

Imprisoned writer Alaa Abd el-Fattah is serving a 5 year sentence in Egypt after a grossly unfair trial in Dec 2021. Whilst imprisoned, he has been subjected to torture and other ill-treatment. Find out more in our Case List: https://t.co/Qr1khdgGgx 📷Nariman El-Mofty

[PEN South Africa @pen_southafrica]

In PEN SA's Empty Chair Podcast S7E5 we are in solidarity with poet İlhan Sami Çomak, imprisoned in Türkiye
🎧 https://t.co/uZ1JWW94xt

We join @PEN_Norway & PEN centres around the world & call on Turkish Authorities to free #İlhanSamiÇomak @ilhan_comak

https://t.co/5wp7A5g8ZW

[EFF @EFF]

Under Ghana's new anti-LGBTQ bill, identifying as LGBTQ or sharing content online that supports LGBTQ rights may land individuals in prison for up to 10 years. EFF and other organizations call on the @AttorneyGhana & @mocghana to immediately reject it. https://t.co/52cVtNGybe

[gracewestcott @gracewestcott]

It was our honour as members of PEN Canada to hear Luis Horacio Najera, Ava Homa, Bilal Sarway and John Jonaid read from their inspiring works. Thank you to all of you.

[Luis Horacio Nájera @Najera13]

Yesterday, I had the honour to share the stage with three brave, smart and resilient journalists also exiled in Canada, who read beautifully written pieces about their -own- journeys. My deepest gratitude to ⁦@PENCanada⁩ ⁦@TorontoArts⁩ @LeckieRoss⁩ for supporting

[profdeibert @RonDeibert]

BREAKING #Mexico 🇲🇽 #Pegasus 👇

Documents show Army used Pegasus spyware to hack journalist's device, neutralize reporting on atrocities & abuses

The timing lines up with forensic data gathered by us at @citizenlab

Investigation by @R3Dmx

https://t.co/INLnHnzucf

[pencanada @PENCanada]

#Europe Tues March 7th: .@pen_int among the coalition of 15 #pressfreedom NGOs, journalists' associations who have contributed to the Safety of Journalists Platform Annual Report #launch

[gracewestcott @gracewestcott]

PEN, put simply, is writers and readers in safety working on behalf of writers at risk. Join us. Support PEN International's crisis appeal.

[pencanada @PENCanada]

"This year and last, we worked around the clock to provide emergency assistance to writers at risk and their dependents in our priority regions, bringing more than 100 people to safety in host countries." -@pen_int #fundraising #crisisappeal Details: ⬇️