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Stop illegal arrests and disappearances!
Spring campaign is all about security and human rights, with particular emphasis on the illegal arrests and disappearances.
Story of a struggle for justice!
Hear the story of Fatima Tekaeva about her son – torture victim – Rasul Kudaev.
UN Special Rapporteur to meet Armenian members of the South Caucasus Network
When: Tuesday, 15. June 2010 To: Thursday, 17. June 2010 Where: Yerevan, Armenia, United Nations in Armenia Host: UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights Defenders Contact: Florian Irminger, Head of HRHF’s Geneva office (
UN Special Rapporteur to visit Armenia
When: Monday, 14. June 2010 To: Friday, 18. June 2010 Where: Armenia Host: UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights Defenders Contact: Florian Irminger, Head of HRHF Geneva office (
What is happening in Burma?
Meeting with Thant Myint-U, author of The River of Lost footsteps.
Human Rights Advocates Program at Columbia University
The application for the 2011 session of the annual Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) at Columbia University is now available.
Aung San Suu Kyi’s 65th birthday demonstration
On Friday 18 June, members and friends of English PEN are invited to attend a demonstration to celebrate the 65th birthday of our Honorary Member Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.
Writers in Exile
To mark Refugee Week, please join us for an evening in the company of two prominent writers in exile: Atiq Rahimi and Eli Amir. Both authors will be reading from their latest books and taking audience questions.