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Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann @irishpen.bsky.social · 22d

Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann is gravely concerned about the detention of writer Naoise Dolan, one of several Irish citizens taking part in the Thousand Madleens flotilla.

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Thousand Madleens flotilla Statement - Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann

8 October 2025 Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann is gravely concerned about the detention of writer Naoise Dolan, one of several Irish citizens taking part in the Thousand Madleens flotilla. The flotilla was ...

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Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann @irishpen.bsky.social · 25d

Some very good news: Flotilla members have been released from Israeli detention, and are now on their way home.

Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann @irishpen.bsky.social · 25d

Thank you, @peninternational.bsky.social.

Our solidarity with Irish writer and Flotilla member @sarahmaintains.bsky.social Sarah Clancy.

We call for the release from detention of all members of the Global Sumud Flotilla.

PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · 25d

We stand with Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann in expressing deep concern for Irish poet Sarah Clancy and others detained from the Global Sumud Flotilla.

We call for their release and safe return home.

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Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann @irishpen.bsky.social · 25d

We are deeply saddened that the broadcaster, writer, and Irish-language champion Manchán Magan has died. We extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

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Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann @irishpen.bsky.social · 25d

Thank you, @peninternational.bsky.social.

Our solidarity with Irish writer and Flotilla member @sarahmaintains.bsky.social Sarah Clancy.

We call for the release from detention of all members of the Global Sumud Flotilla.

PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · 25d

We stand with Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann in expressing deep concern for Irish poet Sarah Clancy and others detained from the Global Sumud Flotilla.

We call for their release and safe return home.

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Global Sumud Flotilla Statement - Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann

2 October August 2025 Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann is gravely concerned about the abduction of poet Sarah Clancy, one of several Irish citizens taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla. The flotilla was ...

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Viviana Fiorentino @vivianafiorentino.bsky.social · 25d

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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · 25d

We stand with Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann in expressing deep concern for Irish poet Sarah Clancy and others detained from the Global Sumud Flotilla.

We call for their release and safe return home.

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Global Sumud Flotilla Statement - Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann

2 October August 2025 Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann is gravely concerned about the abduction of poet Sarah Clancy, one of several Irish citizens taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla. The flotilla was ...

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English PEN @englishpen.bsky.social · Sep 22

We warmly welcome the news of British-Egyptian writer Alaa Abd el-Fattah's pardon. This is an important and positive development, and a huge relief for his family. We remain by their side and guided by them, and will share more once there is further clarity.
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Alaa Abd el-Fattah pardoned

Alaa Abd el-Fattah’s pardon is a major step forward and a huge relief, FairSquare said today after his lawyer reported that the President had issued a pardon for the British-Egyptian national. FairSqu...

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Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann @irishpen.bsky.social · Sep 8

Please read this timely and excellent opinion piece by our @irishpen.bsky.social Board member @cauverymadhavan.bsky.social Cauvery Madhavan.

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When I left India, Ireland welcomed me in. I won’t let bigotry destroy the country we love | Cauvery Madhavan

People from the Indian community, and others, are facing violence that was once unthinkable. We must not give in to the racists, says novelist Cauvery Madhavan

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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · Sep 16

#Belarus: While we welcome the release of writers after immense suffering, we utterly condemn their forced exile and call for their rights to be upheld.

Read our joint statement with penbelarus.bsky.social ⬇️

www.pen-international.org/news/belarus...

Belarus: Writers released and forced into exile — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide

‘While we rejoice at the sight of Belarusian writers walking free after experiencing immense suffering, we utterly condemn their forced exile. The PEN community will continue to tirelessly campaign fo...

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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · Sep 15

#Türkiye: We’ve joined 14 organisations in condemning the 21-hour social media blackout in Istanbul during protests at CHP HQ, cutting people off from vital info and undermining democracy.

Read our joint statement ⬇️

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Türkiye: Stop throttling social media platforms and messaging services — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide

11 September 2025 – Türkiye is increasingly throttling social media platforms and messaging apps to silence online communication at moments of profound political or social importance. PEN Internationa...

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Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann @poetryireland.bsky.social · Sep 20

Excited to collab with @dublinbookfest.bsky.social for our Introductions | Céadlínte showcase of 14 new English & Irish language poets.

7th and 8th November, 7:30pm
The New Theatre, Temple Bar
Tickets available via link in bio

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Lia MIlls @liamills.bsky.social · Aug 29

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Irish Writers Join Global Summit Flotilla for Gaza - Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann

Irish writer Naoise Dolan has announced that she will be boarding the Global Sumud Flotilla to break the siege on Gaza. Read more from Dan Sheehan on Lit Hub here. Poet Sarah Clancy has also announce...

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Macha Press @machapress.bsky.social · Aug 29

Another reminder to mark your calendars for September 23rd and the Clifton Arts Festival. We're getting excited!

Tickets here: clifdenartsfestival.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

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Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann @irishpen.bsky.social · Aug 13

'To arrest and charge with terrorist offences those expressing their opposition to genocide seems like an unnecessary and unwelcome form of censorship': our statement on the recent arrest of peaceful protestors - including poet Alice Oswald - in London.

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Statement on arrests following Palestine peaceful protest in London - Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann

The arrest yesterday in the UK of dozens of peaceful protestors, including the world renowned poet Alice Oswald, seems excessive and heavy-handed. While noting that Palestine Action is currently a pro...

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Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann @irishpen.bsky.social · Jul 14

We at Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann are disturbed to hear this news:

Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi has received a series of serious threats to her safety and life from agents affiliated with the Islamic Republic’s Ministry of Intelligence.

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Threat looms over Narges Mohammadi amid ongoing intimidation from state-affiliated actors

Woman, Life, Freedom

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Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann @irishpen.bsky.social · Jun 26

We at Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann are glad that our late friend Victoria Amelina is the recipient of this year's Orwell Prize for political writing. This is a poignant moment.

Our warmest congratulations also to Victoria's fellow winner Donal Ryan.

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Orwell prize for political writing awarded to novelist killed in Ukraine war

Victoria Amelina wins with her unfinished book Looking at Women Looking at War while Donal Ryan takes the award for political fiction with an intimate portrait of an Irish town

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English PEN @englishpen.bsky.social · Jun 30

We are deeply concerned by the Government's proposal to proscribe the protest group Palestine Action under terrorism legislation.

Read our joint statement with @peninternational.bsky.social, @scottishpen.bsky.social & Wales PEN Cymru ⤵️
www.englishpen.org/posts/campai...

Proscribing Palestine Action as terrorist organisation threatens fundamental rights - News & Events - English PEN

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English PEN @englishpen.bsky.social · Jul 4

As the case is heard today in the High Court, we reiterate our deep concern at the proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation and the wider implications for free expression in the UK.

Read our joint statement ⤵️
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Proscribing Palestine Action as terrorist organisation threatens fundamental rights - News & Events - English PEN

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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · Jul 4

#UK: As the case is heard today in the High Court, we reiterate our deep concern at the proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation and the wider implications for free expression in the UK.

Read our joint statement ⬇️

www.pen-international.org/news/united-...

United Kingdom: Proscribing Palestine Action as terrorist organisation threatens fundamental rights — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide

30 June 2025 – English PEN, Scottish PEN, Wales PEN Cymru and PEN International are deeply concerned by the UK government’s proposal to proscribe the protest group Palestine Action under terrorism leg...

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Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann @irishpen.bsky.social · Jul 7

We at Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann are very glad to host this event:
Looking at Women Looking at War: a War and Justice Diary, by Victoria Amelina.
@booksupstairs.bsky.social Books Upstairs, Dublin, 29 July, 6pm.
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Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann @irishpen.bsky.social · Jun 6

Our statement on Gaza, signed by almost 400 Irish writers.

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Statement on Gaza - Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann

‘If I must die, I want a resonant death… a death that the whole world will hear’Fatima Hassouna, writer, photographer, and journalist killed in Gaza on 16 April 2025 We, the undersigned writers of the...

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Teresa Degenhardt @drtdegenhardt.bsky.social · Jun 7

I have joined my friend @vivianafiorentino.bsky.social and @irishpen.bsky.social in this condemnation.
well done ! 🙏🏾👏🏽🍉

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Almost 400 Irish writers sign statement calling for immediate ceasefire in Israel-Palestine conflict

Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann statement calls for release of hostages and protection of the lives and human rights of all innocent people

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Internazionale @internazionale.it · May 29

Dopo due mesi e mezzo in cui il blocco imposto da Israele ha spinto la Striscia di Gaza sull’orlo della fame, la ripresa si è trasformata in una catastrofe. Un fallimento annunciato, scrive Pierre Haski.

Due lezioni sul caos prevedibile degli aiuti umanitari a Gaza

Dopo due mesi e mezzo in cui il blocco imposto da Israele ha spinto la Striscia di Gaza sull’orlo della fame, la ripresa si è trasformata in una catastrofe. Un fallimento annunciato. Leggi

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Scottish PEN @scottishpen.bsky.social · May 29

Scottish PEN was one of the signatories of this letter.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · May 28

Zadie Smith and Ian McEwan among 380 writers and groups to call Gaza war ‘genocide’

Letter also signed by Hanif Kureishi and Russell T Davies urges ceasefire and unrestricted distribution of aid Three hundred and eighty writers and organisations including Zadie Smith, Ian McEwan, Russell T Davies, Hanif Kureishi, Frank Cottrell-Boyce and George Monbiot have signed a letter stating that the Israeli government’s war in Gaza is genocidal and calling for an immediate ceasefire. “The use of the words ‘genocide’ or ‘acts of genocide’ to describe what is happening in Gaza is no longer debated by international legal experts or human rights organizations,” reads the letter, which was also signed by William Dalrymple, Jeanette Winterson, Brian Eno, Kate Mosse, Irvine Welsh and Elif Shafak. Continue reading...

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Kit de Waal @kitdewaal.com · May 29

Call out for writers with lived experience of homelessness or poverty to submit monologues for a new anthology to highlight the complexity of the experiences of homelessness and poverty – struggles, resilience, hope, humour.

Please share :)

mtos.cardboardcitizens.org.uk/anthology/

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