Afrikaans hier onder. MEDIA RELEASE ON 25 NOVEMBER 2011 Pretoria PEN regrets growing intolerance in South Africa Pretoria PEN, the writers’ assocation, has regretted the growing intolerance in South Africa, as manifested in the ongoing controversy around the Protection of Information bill. “The bill and media reactions to it have created a rift …
PEN American Center Release on Press Freedom at Occupy Wall-Street
November 15, 2011: PEN Calls for Press Freedom at Occupy Sites FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Larry Siems, (212) 334-1660 ext. 105 New York City, November 15, 2011—PEN American Center and PEN International today condemned restrictions on press coverage of police crackdowns on Occupy Wall Street demonstrations …
Statement from PEN International Executive Director Laura Mc Veigh regarding the Earthquake in Turkey,October 2011.
PEN statement following earthquake in Turkey by @lcmcveigh , PEN International Executive Director “Following yesterday’s news of the earthquake in Turkey’s south east and the loss of many lives, PEN International sends it condolences to all those affected by this terrible event. Our thoughts are with members of PEN Turkey and the …
The Irish Arts Council Celebrates 60 years with an Archives Project.
“To mark our 60th anniversary, the Arts Council is publishing stories about the arts using documents from our archive. Beginning with 14 stories from the early years of the Arts Council, (1950s) this site aims to show the intricate connections that existed and continue to exist between the artists, the …
International PEN statement of condolence regarding events in Norway.
PEN International is deeply distressed by the events in Oslo and Utoeya Island on 22 July 2011 “Our thoughts are with Norwegian PEN, its members, our friends and supporters at the Fritt Ord Foundation, Royal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cities of Refuge Network, and Norwegian publishers as well as …
