Month: June 2018
New information on Galal El-Behairy’s case
Finnish PEN has received new information about the case of the Egyptian poet Galal El-Behairy, who’s currently facing charges in Military...
China: Uyghur pop musician and lyric writer detained, concerns for his well-being
PEN International is seriously concerned for the well-being of Uyghur pop musician and lyric writer, Ablajan Awut Ayup (popularly known...
#FreeGalal poetry demonstration was seen and heard
A group of supporters of the poet Galal El-Behairy gathered in front of the embassy of Egypt in Helsinki to...
Please join us in Helsinki: #FreeGalal demonstration on World Refugee Day 20 June 2018
The 20th of June is UN’s World Refugee Day. It is about sharing responsibility for global issues. Many PEN centres around...
Bangladesh: Publisher killed
11 June 2018 – PEN International is deeply saddened and concerned at today’s news that publisher and writer, Shahzahan Bachchu, was murdered in Munshiganj, Bangladesh...
#FreeGalal and Megaphone X at Freedom of Expression Club on 9 June 2018
Freedom of Expression Club: Ramy Essam – Freedom to Sing was organized at Tenho Restobar on Sat 9 June 2018...
Freedom of Expression Club: Ramy Essam – Freedom to Sing 9.6.2018
Tenho Restobar (Helsinginkatu 15, 2nd floor), Saturday 9 June 2018 18–20pm Ramy Essam is a superstar of Arabic rock music,...