Archives for Freedom To Write: International
Leyla Zana freed!
August 22, 2004
ANKARA : Turkey freed four jailed Kurdish politicians, including leading human rights activist Leyla Zana in a surprise move likely to boost Ankara’s EU credentials and help it improve relations with its restive Kurdish minority.
Cuba Campaign Final Report
August 01, 2004
As promised, with the Cuba Campaign now concluded, here is a report on the last four weeks.
MARGUERITE BUCKMAN KEARNS: A MINDER’S STORY
July 30, 2004
Four years ago I volunteered to be a minder for Jampel Changchub, Tibetan monk imprisoned in China, for publishing, among other things, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in the Tibetan language. I’d been participating in the holiday “100 Cards Campaign” for several years sponsored by PEN Center USA West and wanted more of a challenge. However, I had no idea how
difficult it would be.