'It will only be a matter of time before all traces of Hakka will vanish from our family, before Hakka culture becomes only a part of our history.'

Today in #PENTransmissions , Sophie Lau on the complex relationship with her mother tongue.
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PEN International strongly opposes the use of police force against students, academics and media workers in peaceful protests, and all forms of hate speech. These acts must be fairly investigated and individually assessed. Everyone has the right to peaceful assembly:…

Panel 3 on Day 1 British Library chaired by Will Forrester from English PEN is all about transformation through translation

Featuring writers from Catalan Gov. United Kingdom and Ireland Netherlands Embassy 🇬🇧 Embassy of Romania in London we can't wait!

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Publishers can still apply for our #PENTranslates grant. Submissions close 31 May!

We condemn #Israel 's decision to ban Al Jazeera English in a bleak moment for press liberty. The ban includes the closure of Al Jazeera's local offices, its website, and TV channel. Independent and critical voices are essential in providing the public with accurate and timely…

On #WorldPressFreedomDay , we reiterate our call for an immediate ceasefire, and urge the UK to take measures to protect journalists and defend press freedom in the Israel-Gaza conflict.

#Turkey : #IPI , MLSA and 26 partner orgs condemn arrests of three Kurdish journalists. We call upon the authorities to uphold their commitment to #pressfreedom and release the reporters immediately.

#WPFD2024

Full statement 👇
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Over 6 months have passed since #Israel 's airstrikes on #Gaza began. With over 34,000 killed including 92 journalists, 77,000 injured and half the population on the brink of famine, PEN International once again reiterates its call for an immediate ceasefire:…

PEN International vehemently condemns the mounting death toll in #Ukraine and crimes against cultural heritage resulting from indiscriminate attacks by Russian forces. 'We once again call on the international community to do everything in its power to support Ukraine’s cultural…

PEN International mourns the death of renowned author and dear friend of PEN, Paul Auster. 'His absence leaves a void in the hearts of his PEN colleagues and the entire literary community, a testament to the profound influence he wielded.' - Burhan Sonmez, PEN International…

Yesterday, #FreeAlaa was glowing over Westminster
I truly hope David Cameron and Rishi Sunak got to see it and will do something tangible to get Alaa back with his son and family!

The years are painful, the lax attitude of the GOV.UK is very hurtful!

Thank you Amnesty UK

Join author & English PEN Honorary Member Hanna Komar for the launch of her book 'When I'm Out of Here' PEN Belarus PEN International

A meeting of two of life’s biggest optimists. Salman Rushdie in conversation with @ericawgnr at Southbank Centre. We were all rapt for a full hour and a half, which included readings from Anjana Vasan and Sanjeev Bhaskar of Knife. I urge you to read it.

I am honoured to be joining the Board of English PEN. In these turbulent times we are facing, PEN is more needed than ever, and I look forward to supporting PEN’s important work, fighting for the freedom to write and the freedom to read around the world.

We’re delighted to welcome new trustees @rachdavisauthor, @dinanayeri & Nicky Parker, who have joined the Board of English PEN.
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'But the meaning is up to the telling, and the telling changes in every instance.'

Today in #PENTransmissions , Mariam Jallow on the folklore, fear, and storytelling – part of our series, Young Voices, showcasing Gen Z writers.
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Read our interview with Ana Paula on #PENTransmissions .

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Thrilled for Ana Paula Maia, Zoë Perry and Charco Press – Of Cattle and Men is not only a #PENTranslates winner, it’s a masterpiece. Republic of Consciousness Prize English PEN

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A #UK High Court hearing on 20 May will decide whether #JulianAssange ’s permission to appeal can proceed. The dangerous prospect of his extradition is all too real. We urge the #US to drop all charges. #FreeAssangeNOW : pen-international.org/news/julian-as…

PEN International joins English PEN and other human rights organisations urging the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention to take immediate action regarding Alaa Abd el-Fattah's imprisonment in #Egypt : pen-international.org/news/alaa-abd-… #FreeAlaa #SaveAlaa