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Day of Imprisoned Writer, St Bride’s Service
To mark the Day of the Imprisoned Writer, the Writers in Prison Committee will be holding our annual service at St Bride’s Church, Fleet Street.
Imagine a City Called Berlin
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, English PEN hosts a special screening of a classic documentary written and presented by Michael Frayn.
Hassan Blasim and David Constantine
Hassan Blasim is a poet, filmmaker and refugee of the Iraq War. His debut short story collection, The Madman of Freedom Square, is a dark excursion into the chaos of contemporary Baghdad, an allegorical snapshot of recent Iraqi history and a rare critique of the refugee experience in Europe.
The PEN/Pinter Prize
The PEN/Pinter prize will be awarded annually to a British writer of outstanding literary merit whose work encapsulates the principles of freedom and truth that Harold Pinter upheld throughout his writing career.
Rafto Prize ceremony
The Rafto Laureate will receive the award during the official ceremony. Artists will perform in honour of the Laureate. Torchlight procession takes place after the ceremony.
Rafto Symposium 2009 Azerbaijan’s brave voices: The role of critical journalism in an oil rich state
The Rafto Symposium 2009 wishes to focus on the role, challenges and responsibilities of the press under oppressive regimes.
Seminar on climate and environmental challenges in the Himalayas
A seminar with expert/ scholar contributions will be held in connection with the upcoming International Climate Conference in Copenhagen. (COP15)
Transit Tehran — Art and Documentary from Iran
An exhibition of photography, art and short documentary films. Exhibition ends on 6 November.
Addressing pressure on Human Rights Defenders in Caucasus
Human Rights House Network and the Observatory are organising a side event in Warsaw entitled “Addressing pressure on Human Rights Defenders in the Caucasus”.