PEN Haiti is hosting its first international Free the Word! Festival from April 20th- 22nd, with a special series of events taking place in the Institute Français (Port-au-Prince) and the Alliance Française (Gonaïves).
The programme of events for Free the Word! Haiti will include discussions on issues such as freedom of expression in times of crises (‘La Libre Expression en Temps de Crise’), women’s writing and free speech (‘Paroles de Femmes, Paroles Libres’) and an examination of the work of PEN International in promoting freedom of expression (‘L’engagement du PEN International pour la liberté d’expression’).
The event is co-sponsored by PEN Haiti, PEN International, and PEN American Center in conjunction with several local affiliates.
PEN Haiti’s announcement of the Liberez la parole! (Free the Word!) festival. The festival will take place in Port-au-Prince and Gonaives on Friday, April 19 through Sunday, April 21.
PEN International and PEN American Center are sponsors of the event, along with several local groups. For more information, visit PEN International’s announcement or check in to PENlive! for updates.
Azeri blogger and activist Emin Milli speaks on a panel with Bill Echikson, Manal al-Sheik (Iraq), and Kareem Amer (Egypt) at Pen International Writers in Prison conference in Krakow.
