PEN America cancels 2024 World Voices Festival
PEN America cancels 2024 World Voices Festival amid suppression on campuses and backlash over Gaza conflict.
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PEN America cancels Literary Awards ceremony over Gaza response
PEN America has announced the cancellation of its 2024 Literary Awards ceremony originally set for April 29 at Town Hall, New York City, although some awards will still be conferred. This decision comes after intense scrutiny of the organisation’s handling of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, highlighted by the withdrawal of 28 authors from this […]
PEN America faces policy rethink as authors refuse awards over Gaza
PEN America to reevaluate its mission amid authors withdrawing from awards and demands for leadership change over Gaza stance.