Resolutions: Global call to protect writers and uphold freedom of expression in Palestine, Israel, and beyond 

At its 90th Congress held in Oxford from 24th to 27th September 2024, the Assembly of Delegates of PEN International adopted two critical resolutions condemning the grave violations of freedom of expression in Palestine and Israel following the events of 7th October 2023, and addressing the urgent need for protection mechanisms for writers at risk worldwide. The Assembly of Delegates calls for urgent and coordinated action from all sectors—governments, civil society, and cultural institutions—to ensure the safety of those who dare to speak truth to power and uphold the values of justice, equity, and human rights for writers in Palestine and Israel, and everywhere.  

To read the resolution on protection mechanisms for writers at risk and on freedom of expression in Palestine and Israel, click here.