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@PENCanada

The Canadian English-language centre of PEN International.
We defend free expression, aid writers in peril, and celebrate literature.

Canada pencanada.ca Joined September 2010

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pencanada @PENCanada Feb 20, 2025

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 ⬇️

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pencanada @PENCanada Feb 26, 2025

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:

pencanada @PENCanada Feb 26, 2025

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.

Massey College Verified account @MasseyCollege Feb 18, 2025

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: masseycollege.ca/events/empower…

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pencanada @PENCanada Feb 24, 2025

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...

pencanada @PENCanada Feb 18, 2025

You can watch the livestream of this summit on YouTube.

Speakers include the family members of PEN Honorary Members, like #JimmyLai, #DawitIsaak, and #RaifBadawi.

Watch here: youtube.com/live/5k0FGRhh_…

www.youtube.com 2025 Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy Live broadcast of the 17th Annual Geneva Summit for Human Rights an...

The Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy Verified account @GenevaSummit Feb 18, 2025

🚨 Today is the day! #GenevaSummit2025 is bringing together activists and dissidents from across the globe to speak out for human rights and democracy.

We are LIVE at 10 AM CET: genevasummit.org

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