Statements

14 July 2020

Immediately release Pavel Seviarynets!

Joint statement of human rights and other civil society organizations of Belarus
14 July 2020

Belarusian PEN took part in online solidarity event with the People of Belarus

25 June 2020

Culture held hostage: We demand the release of Viktar and Eduard Babaryka, removal of all restrictions on cultural projects

20 June 2020

Belarusian PEN: Cruel, inhumane treatment and tortures of activists are unacceptable

1 June 2020

Release Siarhei Tsikhanouski!

18 May 2020

Key national human rights groups call to end persecution of peaceful protesters, journalists and defenders

13 April 2020

PEN condemns the murder of journalist María Elena Ferral

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What is PEN

Belarusian PEN Centre is a representative of PEN International. It is an association of writers
which speaks in support of writers’ rights, takes part in the world literary process and promotes
Belarussian culture.

PEN’s names

Past presidents of Belarusian PEN Centre were Ryhor Baradulin, Vasil Bykau, Lyavon Barshcheuski, Uladzimir Nyaklyayeu. The current president is Andrej Khadanovich. Uladzimir Arlou, Ales Razanau, Ales Bialiatski are among the members of Belarusian PEN Centre.

PEN’s activities

Belarusian PEN Centre is one of the founders of the Jerzy Giedroyc Literary Award, the Maksim Bahdanovich Debut Award, Ales Adamovich Award and Frantsishak Bahushevich Award. It organizes annual contests of young writers and supports Belarusian book publishing.

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