Voices freed: International Solidarity in a Time of Global Disorder PEN International Case List 2026 launch

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Moderated by Peter Greste, joined by Hany Babu, Mahmoud Muna, and Taciana Niadbaj. Voices Freed: International Solidarity in a Time of Global Disorder (23 April 2026, 13:00–14:30 UK) explore their own lived experiences and discuss the important of global solidarity.
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Join us in conversation with Travis Lovett as he reflects on his ongoing work for systemic reform and the urgency of national truth-telling ahead of his April 2026 National Walk for Truth, calling for a national truth-telling process developed in genuine partnership with First Nations peoples.

Join us in Melbourne/ Naarm at the bottom steps of the State Library of Victoria at 5pm on Friday 20th March for a worldwide reading marking Nowruz — Persian New Year.

All are welcome.

In Conversation with Travis Lovett - National Walk for Truth Join Travis Lovett in conversation with PEN Melbourne on national truth-telling and the Walk for Truth.

All funds raised will go to support the National Walk for Truth
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Join us in conversation with Travis Lovett as he reflects on his ongoing work for systemic reform and the urgency of national truth-telling ahead of his April 2026 National Walk for Truth, calling for a national truth-telling process developed in genuine partnership with First Nations peoples.

Tickets are free, though bookings are essential due to limited capacity. Secure your spot now via
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At a time when writers, artists and advocates in Australia and around the world are being silenced for speaking out against oppression, PEN Melbourne is committed to the guiding principle that literature knows no frontiers.

PEN Melbourne stands with PEN America in calling on the Iranian government to immediately release Ali Asadollahi and for an end to state repression, which is inclusive of such against writers, journalists, and human rights defenders.

Truth without justice is unfinished - Travis Lovett calls for national Truth Telling - PEN Melbourne PEN Melbourne has made the commitment to wholly support Travis Lovett’s call for national Truth Telling. Lovett is Kerrupmara Gunditjmara.  He is the

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This year, Travis Lovett will lead a National Walk for Truth from the Victorian Parliament on Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung Country to Parliament House in Canberra on Ngunnawal and Ngambri Country throughout April and May.

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Writers and creatives in Australia are experiencing troublesome times.
These writers, poets and artists are indispensable to the rich and diverse cultural, civic, and creative fabric of Australia. PEN Melbourne stands with them and supports the freedom of creative expression.

We stand with PEN International in strongly condemning the arbitrary, violent arrest and detention of writer, human rights defender, and Nobel Peace laureate Narges Mohammadi on 12 December and calls for her immediate and unconditional release.

Victorian government makes historic apology to Aboriginal people The Victorian government has made a historic apology to Aboriginal Victorians, in one of the first public acts to follow the signing of the state's treaty agreement.

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💌 PEN Melbourne invites you to our AGM to write cards to imprisoned writers, sharing messages of support to remind them that they’re not alone.

We welcome new members to the Committee and answer questions that may arise during this time.

We look forward to seeing you then 💌

SIGN OUR PETITION: Uyghur writer #YalqunRozi has spent 9 years behind bars in China for
expressing his cultural identity. Sentenced to 15 years, his only “crime” was helping preserve the
Uyghur language. You can set him free. #DayoftheImprisonedWriter

TAKE ACTION: Venezuelan journalist #RoryBranker has been arbitrarily detained— silenced for
seeking truth. His voice must be heard again.
This #DayoftheImprisonedWriter, join us in calling for
his immediate release.
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Writers around the world are raising their voices for Day of the Imprisoned Writer.
Together, we defend the right to write freely through amplifying the voices of those silenced.
#DayoftheImprisonedWriter #RoryBranker
#YalqunRozi #MohamedTadjadit #MziaAmaglobeli

Türkiye: Writer Yavuz Ekinci on trial again as spurious terror-propaganda case resumes — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide ‘That Kurdish writer Yavuz Ekinci finds himself in court again for his writings after the case against him was dismissed exposes the authorities of Türkiye’s pernicious pursuit of those who dare explo...

"Ekinci is guilty of nothing but daring to be a writer in today’s #Türkiye.” We welcome the dismissal of the case against @yavuzekinci.bsky.social and urge the authorities to uphold the freedom to create for all. www.pen-international.org/news/trkiye-....

Critical Junctures: PEN International’s report exposes threats to artistic expression in Poland  — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide “Critical Junctures is a vital record of the pressures facing Poland’s writers, journalists, and cultural actors over the past decade while identifying catalysts for change. It shows not only how free...

REPORT: PEN International launches Critical Junctures: Safeguarding the Freedom to Create in Poland, revealing how artistic freedoms have been curtailed, and celebrating the courage of those defending independent voices.

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#CriticalJunctures

Türkiye: Writer Yavuz Ekinci on trial again as spurious terror-propaganda case resumes — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide ‘That Kurdish writer Yavuz Ekinci finds himself in court again for his writings after the case against him was dismissed exposes the authorities of Türkiye’s pernicious pursuit of those who dare explo...

A verdict is expected on 6 October in the preposterous case against Yavuz Ekinci. He faces years in prison on terror propaganda grounds for his book Rüyası Bölünenler (Dream Divided). We urge #Türkiye to drop all charges and to uphold the freedom to create.
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We Will Not Be Silenced Event at Wheeler Centre - PEN Melbourne An esteemed panel of experts come together to discuss why we must fight to protect freedom of expression in the face of increasing attempts to censor and

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Join us at The Wheeler Centre for this panel featuring Mary Kostakidis, Micaela Sahhar and Sarah Schwartz where they’ll highlight the imperative need to protect writers and journalists’ freedom of speech, dissent and open political discourse.
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We Will Not Be Silenced Event at Wheeler Centre - PEN Melbourne An esteemed panel of experts come together to discuss why we must fight to protect freedom of expression in the face of increasing attempts to censor and

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Alaa Abdel Fattah: British-Egyptian activist released from prison Alaa Abdel Fattah, who was imprisoned in Egypt for six years, is reunited with his family in Cairo after being pardoned.

Alaa Abd El Fattah has not been defeated!
The British-Egyptian writer and activist has been reunited with family after he was pardoned by Egyptian President, Abdul Fattah Al-Sisi.
PEN Melbourne honour the families resistance and tenacity in achieving Alaa's release.

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We stand with @peninternational and their resolutions to defend free expression, gender diversity, human rights, and climate justice. Full statement available via the link in their bio 🔗

Stand with Mary Kostakidis | The Information Rights Project The Information Rights Project protects freedom of communication and access to information.

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🚨 An Open Letter in Defence of Free Expression and the Right to Share Information 🚨

Join us as we stand with Mary Kostakidis to fight these allegations which our democracy depends on for free and open discussions.

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Writing Against Silencing: PEN Melbourne Workshop - Emerging Writers' Festival By inviting workshop participants to write against the attempted silencing of emerging writers, we will consider what it means to create in danger, under censorship, and the importance of free creativ...

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Writing Against Silencing: PEN Melbourne Workshop
Explore the tensions between creative expression and censorship in the Asia-Pacific region during this online event with author Sreedhevi Iyer on 17/08/25 between 4-7pm.