freedom of expression

Composite image of Nigar Nazar drawing, cartoon character Gogi leaning on Nazar's chair (Courtesy of Nigar Nazar)

Pakistan recognizes U.S. exchange program alumni with national awards

Pakistan recently gave awards to several alumni of U.S. government exchange programs. Learn more about their contributions to Pakistan.
Andrei Sakharov and Yelena Bonner standing in urban setting (© Daniel Janin/AFP/Getty Images)

Honoring human rights champion Andrei Sakharov

Prominent musicians will perform a benefit concert at Carnegie Hall in New York in honor of Andrei Sakharov, a respected Russian scientist.
Man speaking to a crowd of people (© Cheriss May/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Unlocking world literature for readers

International authors come to the PEN America World Voices Festival to share new perspectives with American readers.
Man standing in glass-enclosed cage in courtroom (© The Moscow City Court/AP)

Honoring defenders of freedom of expression

Authoritarian regimes continue to crack down on freedom of expression. World Press Freedom Day honors those who bravely speak out.
Vintage poetry book lying on table (© Graeme Dawes/Shutterstock.com)

Americans turn to poems in April

Poets, of course — but local officials too — are finding new ways this month to engage people in reading, writing and sharing poems.
Illustration of people looking at phones while walking past large column with electrical diagram as its grooves (State Dept./D. Thompson)

How technology can strengthen democracy

Activists are using technology to promote democracy initiatives. Find out how social justice movements use social media to build support.
Aerial view of people carrying coffin among open and new graves (© Emilio Morenatti/AP)

U.S. report documents human rights abuses in 2022

The 2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices shows "a backsliding in human rights conditions," Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
Tight photo of woman's hand holding candle in Ukrainian flag colors with words 'We Want Peace' (© David 'Dee' Delgado/Reuters)

Russians in the U.S., and elsewhere, press for peace

Many Russians in the U.S. and around the world continue to voice their opposition to Russia's war against Ukraine.
Students standing by table filled with donation baskets (© David Minton/Times Media Group)

In the U.S., democracy begins in the classroom

American students are participating in the democratic process, from choosing classroom leaders to creating change in their communities.