2015 PEN/Barbara Goldsmith Freedom to Write Award
PEN American Center announced on April 15 that it will honor jailed journalist Khadija Ismayilova, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s (RFE/RL), with the prestigious 2015 PEN/Barbara Goldsmith Freedom to Write Award.
Award: 2015 PEN/Barbara Goldsmith Freedom to Write Award
Given by: PEN American Center
Network: RFE/RL
Description: This award is presented annually to a writer imprisoned or persecuted for his or her work. Ismayilova, who remains in pre-trial detention in Baku, Azerbaijan, will be honored on May 5 – five months since she was imprisoned on December 5, 2014.
Individual: Khadija Ismayilova