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PEN’s global community condemns book bans around the world

“In the face of rising censorship, we must confront the tyranny of those who seek to silence the voices of dissent an...

Political prisoner list in Belarus expanded by 11 names

Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community 19 April 2024 As representatives of the Belarusian human rig...

Chronicle of human rights violations in the sphere of culture (1-15 April 2024)

As of 15 April 2024, at least 155 cultural figures, including not less than 36 People of the Word, were behind bars. ...

The statement on the recognition of 11 people as political prisoners

Statement by the human rights community of Belarus April 17, 2024 We, representatives of the human rights community o...

Georgia: Drop repressive ‘foreign agents’ law

“Attempts by Georgia’s ruling party to reintroduce a so-called ‘foreign agents’ law are of the utmost concern. The mo...

Banned books

Literature included in the ‘extremist materials’ list in Belarus No. / Title of the book or work / Court ...

The statement on the recognition of 14 people as political prisoners

Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community April 12, 2024 The Belarusian human rights community notes a...

Alaksandr Ilin

Alaksandr Ilin is a songwriter and vocalist of the band “Nizkiz.” The rock band “Nizkiz” from...

Authorities in Georgia & Republika Srpska must irrevocably withdraw legislation threatening to stifle independent civil society

Human Rights House Foundation and members of the Network of Human Rights Houses urge the Parliament of Georgia and th...

Recommendations and best practices prepared by cultural organisations. April, 2024

PEN Belarus prepared these recommendations With the assistance of: International Union of Belarusian Writers  Civic C...

Chronicle of human rights violations in the sphere of culture (15-31 March 2024)

As of 31 March 2024, at least 158 cultural figures, including not less than 36 People of the Word, were behind bars. ...

Chronicle of human rights violations in the sphere of culture (1-15 March 2024)

As of 15 March 2024, at least 165 cultural figures, including not less than 36 People of the Word, were behind bars. ...