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The Canadian English-language centre of PEN International. We defend free expression, aid writers in peril, and celebrate literature.
Canada
Joined September 2010
We are moving to Bluesky. We do alongside other PEN centres around the world who will no longer post on X as of February 27. Stay connected to us, our campaigns and #freeexpression work here ⬇️ https://t.co/plnvLfJ0fe
#WritersofTwitter #WritersCommunity
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English PEN will cease posting on Twitter/X from 27 February 2025, together with many other PEN centres. Find out why and where to follow us at the link below 👋 https://t.co/kuCl51IbIA
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From today, PEN International will no longer post on X. Follow us today to find out why: https://t.co/flc0o0gCu2
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The Free Narges Coalition has received worrying information regarding the intention to return Narges Mohammadi to prison in Iran. We continue to call for Mohammadi’s immediate and unconditional release. MORE: https://t.co/vOUlq7SfjY
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We are moving to Bluesky. We do alongside other PEN centres around the world who will no longer post on X as of February 27. Stay connected to us, our campaigns and #freeexpression work here ⬇️ https://t.co/plnvLfJ0fe
#WritersofTwitter #WritersCommunity
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📣 TODAY at 7 PM: Censoring Books in Schools and Libraries: What does it mean for our future? With Ira Wells & James L. Turk. Co-sponsors: @CdnSchoolLibrar, @EPLdotCA, @PENCanada, @torontolibrary & @VPL 🔗 Zoom link & more info here:
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PEN International supports and endorses @PENCanada's letter to Montreal authorities, expressing concern over the charges against writer Yves Engler. The Canadian author was detained on 20 February and is currently out on bail.
PEN Canada has sent the following letter to the mayor and police chief of Montreal, setting out our concerns with the charges brought against Yves Engler, a Canadian writer:
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Mr. Engler was detained in Montreal on Thursday February 20, 2025, and is currently out on bail. Read the letter here: https://t.co/DKYUYy91Ko
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The actions taken by the Montreal Police raise serious questions about impartiality and respect for the fundamental rights to freedom of expression.
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PEN Canada has sent the following letter to the mayor and police chief of Montreal, setting out our concerns with the charges brought against Yves Engler, a Canadian writer:
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This Thursday, join @MasseyCollege for a full day of sessions and high-level strategic brainstorming sessions. If you can't be there in Toronto, you can tune-in for FREE online.
FEB 27, Massey College is hosting the "Empowering #Afghan Women for Global Justice" Conference which will bring together Afghan women leaders, policymakers and international human rights advocates. Join in person or online. See agenda and RSVP: https://t.co/6kQ1t9QACc
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We are gravely concerned about the health of British-Egyptian academic, HRD, and mother of @alaa, hospitalised overnight on day 149 of hunger strike. We reiterate our call for @FreedomForAlaa immediately and unconditionally @Keir_Starmer @AlsisiOfficial
https://t.co/WiKRTrh9ur
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23 January 2025: PEN International, alongside twelve other human rights organisations, urges the UK Foreign Secretary to secure the release of British-Egyptian writer Alaa Abd el-Fattah during their...
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📣 TOMORROW: Censoring Books in Schools and Libraries: What does it mean for our future? With Ira Wells & James L. Turk. 📅 Feb. 26 @ 7 p.m. Co-sponsors: @CdnSchoolLibrar, @EPLdotCA, @PENCanada, @torontolibrary & @VPL 🔗 Zoom link & more info here: https://t.co/RWTQzxZfoK
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...protects Mr. Engler’s right to hold and express his opinions and to be free from arbitrary detention.
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PEN Canada is concerned that charges have been brought against Yves Engler, a Canadian writer, who has been detained by Montreal police since Thursday in connection with his publicly expressed opinions on the conflict in Gaza. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms...
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Ukraine: Three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion—a war that has taken countless lives and devastated Ukraine’s cultural heritage. Read the online essay by writer Andrey Kurkov as he reflects on the profound loss ⬇️ https://t.co/9lPE3cGcLA
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In an opinion piece for the @globeandmail, The Citizen Lab’s @emiledirks, @sienaanstis, @nouraaljizawi, and @ronDeibert underscore how the #HogueCommission’s report missed an opportunity to address transnational repression. Read it here 👇🏽 https://t.co/whTJz3wa6H
theglobeandmail.com
Canada’s commission on foreign interference did not adequately address the problems faced by diaspora communities
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Narges Mohammadi addressed the Italian Parliament’s Standing Committee on Human Rights today. In her remarks, Mohammadi highlighted the need to end gender apartheid, called for an end to executions in Iran, and emphasized the ongoing struggle for human rights and women's rights
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Second Gathering of Civil Activists in Front of Evin Prison to Protest Executions Setting Fire to the Gallows Rope in Front of Evin Prison On Tuesday, February 18 2025, a group of civil activists, including Sedigheh Vasmaghi, Aliyeh Motalebzadeh, Kambiz Noroozzadeh, Hasti
دومین تجمع فعالان مدنی در مقابل زندان اوین برای اعتراض به اعدام به آتش کشیدن طناب دار در مقابل زندان اوین سه شنبه ۳۰بهمن ماه جمعی از فعالان مدنی از جمله صدیقه وسمقی، عالیه مطلب زاده، کامبیز نوروز زاده، هستی امیری، شقایق مرادی، علی نانوایی، مجید مسافر، نرگس محمدی ، الهام صالحی
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¡Nos vamos! A partir del 27 de febrero, PEN Internacional dejará de publicar en X. Manténgase al día de nuestro trabajo, campañas y defensa de la libertad de expresión uniéndote a nosotros en Bluesky. Lea nuestra declaración: https://t.co/p29RUtOCa8
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27 February 2025: PEN International, alongside several PEN Centres, is moving away from X (formerly Twitter) and will be using Bluesky to replace it for our social media presence. While our X account...
We’re moving! As of February 27th, PEN International will no longer post on X. Stay updated on our work, campaigns, and advocacy for freedom of expression by joining us on Bluesky. Find out why: https://t.co/zrr1ZF00Xu
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