by PenSydney | Feb 8, 2026 | News
The Iranian regime’s brutal crackdown on its own citizens continues, with members of Iran’s writing community among those arrested. On 26 January, Iranian writer, poet, and translator Ali Asadollahi was forcibly taken from his home by security forces on undisclosed...
by PenSydney | Feb 2, 2026 | News
This conversation was originally published in 2020. It was organised by PEN Sydney, on behalf of the Australian PEN Centres in Melbourne and Perth. The discussion is between PEN Sydney president, Mark Isaacs, and three members of the Iranian Writers’ Association (IWA)...
by PenSydney | Jan 22, 2026 | News
PEN Melbourne, PEN Sydney and PEN Perth express our deep concern regarding the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill that was passed by parliament this week. Freedom of expression, including the right to challenge, critique and debate ideas, especially...
by PenSydney | Jan 17, 2026 | News
On 14 January, Filipino poet, writer, and activist Amanda Echanis was acquitted of weapons and explosives charges after spending more than five years in detention. The court found the prosecution failed to establish the elements of the case. Although a welcome...
by PenSydney | Jan 13, 2026 | News
The cancellation of Adelaide Writers’ Week after the removal of Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah and the withdrawal of the majority of writers calls for a detailed explanation. It is a clear infringement of freedom of expression. The three Australian PEN Centres; Perth,...
