Belarus: PEN Belarus labelled ‘extremist’ amid systematic crackdown on cultural rights — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide
#Belarus: We vehemently condemn the authorities’ decision to criminalise the activities of @penbelarus.bsky.social and scores of publishers amid an ever-growing crackdown on the cultural sector. #StandWithBelarus
Read our statement ⬇️
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12.03.2026 10:56
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Tekstiä artikkelista.
Huolestuttavia kytköksiä Suomeen.
Samalla kun Trumpin hallinto syyttää Eurooppaa sensuurista, se on ennennäkemättömällä tavalla käynyt sananvapauden kimppuun Yhdysvalloissa.
#sananvapaus
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04.03.2026 15:10
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PEN Belarus Designated an “Extremist Formation”! – PEN Belarus
Friends, On February 27, 2026, the KGB designated us an “extremist formation.” What does this mean? If you are in Belarus, travel to Belarus, or feel that you may be at risk for any reason: unsubscrib...
#Belarus: PEN International condemns the authorities’ decision to declare PEN Belarus an ‘extremist formation’, which carries the risk of criminal prosecution. We stand in full solidarity with colleagues in their mission to uphold free expression and cultural rights.
penbelarus.org/en/2026/03/0...
06.03.2026 11:31
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Tekstiä artikkelista.
Huolestuttavia kytköksiä Suomeen.
Samalla kun Trumpin hallinto syyttää Eurooppaa sensuurista, se on ennennäkemättömällä tavalla käynyt sananvapauden kimppuun Yhdysvalloissa.
#sananvapaus
politiikasta.fi/sananvapaude...
04.03.2026 15:10
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PEN Belarus
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#Belarus: We condemn the labelling of @penbelarus.bsky.social digital platform as ‘extremist materials’ and reiterate our full solidarity with colleagues in their quest to promote and protect Belarusian culture, language, and identity.
penbelarus.org/en/
25.02.2026 10:57
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New Knight Institute Initiative to Focus on “Reconstructing Free Expression” After Trump
Very excited about this new @knightcolumbia.org project, both because it gives us the chance to look beyond the current democratic crisis and because so many super people have already agreed to participate. knightcolumbia.org/content/new-...
11.02.2026 17:25
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Exhibition showcases frontline lawyers
'On the Front Line for Justice', in the Law Society library, is open until 20 March.
’Sharing a cup of tea’ is one of a series of postcards created by Irina Kozikava, sister of the formerly imprisoned Belarusian lawyer Maksim Znak.
@penbelarus.bsky.social
www.lawgazette.co.uk/obiter/exhib...
26.01.2026 11:26
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Ten Jolting Takeaways from Trump’s New National Security Strategy
The new National Security Strategy is out, and it’s a shock to the system. It is not just the latest public articulation of principles, ambitions, and
Culture:
”… protecting American culture, “spiritual health,” and “traditional families” are framed as core national security requirements. It is here where the influences of Christian nationalism and the vice president are the most apparent.”
#turpo
#kulttuuri
warontherocks.com/2025/12/ten-...
08.01.2026 08:29
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Text description of project.
PEN Finland’s grant from Kone Foundation @koneensaatio.fi will focus on artistic freedom of expression and national security.
13.12.2025 13:36
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Kansanedustaja Päivi Räsänen ja suuri ulkomaalainen järjestö.
#sananvapaus
10.12.2025 06:49
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Recommended reading (open access).
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Text description of project.
PEN Finland’s grant from Kone Foundation @koneensaatio.fi will focus on artistic freedom of expression and national security.
13.12.2025 13:36
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PEN Finland is very pleased to receive a grant for our work on artistic freedom of expression and national security.
11.12.2025 13:31
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Kansanedustaja Päivi Räsänen ja suuri ulkomaalainen järjestö.
#sananvapaus
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Belarus: Persecution for Artistic Expression – PEN Belarus
INTRODUCTION Artistic freedom and protection of cultural diversity Artistic freedom [1] is the freedom to imagine, create and distribute diverse cultural expressions free of governmental censorship, p...
A new analytical report dedicated to artistic freedom and the protection of cultural diversity has been published on the PEN Belarus website.
We have gathered several examples of how artistic and cultural activities can become central elements in criminal charges.
05.12.2025 11:01
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Suomen PENille Chydenius-mitali sananvapauden edistämisestä
Anders Chydenius -säätiö luovutti vuoden 2025 Chydenius-mitalin Suomen PEN ry:lle Hanahomen Democracy Day -seminaarissa.
”Maailmanlaajuisesti kirjoja ja medioita sensuroidaan, toimittajia vainotaan ja ihmisiä vangitaan tai murhataan koska he ovat ilmaisseet mielipiteitä, joita joku ei hyväksy. Myös Suomessa sananvapaus on paineiden alla.” www.chydenius.net/uutiset/suom...
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