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English PEN 100

We’re delighted to announce English PEN 100 (24–26 September 2021) at the Southbank Centre,  a three-day programme on themes of literature, exile, free expression, translation, activism, and solidarity, drawn from

Missing People Charity

Since the start of the pandemic, the world has been changing in ways we could not have predicted. At Missing People, we are concerned about mental health issues, financial pressures,

Know Your Rights and Claim Them

Angelina Jolie and Amnesty International have joined forces to create a powerful resource for children and young people to learn about their rights, with the publication of a hard-hitting new

#SecondHandSeptember Campaign

Actress Sienna Miller is fronting this year’s #SecondHandSeptember campaign to raise awareness about the harmful effects fast fashion – clothes that are produced in high volume and at relatively low

Explosion at Kabul Airport

Following the explosion at Kabul airport, Hassan Noor, Regional Director of Save the Children in Asia, said: “We are devastated by the loss of life, reportedly including children, and the

Know Your Rights and Claim Them

Angelina Jolie and Amnesty International have joined forces to create a powerful resource for children and young people to learn about their rights, with the publication of a hard-hitting new

British Las Vegas is Coming!

Five UK towns and cities could emerge as Britain’s answer to Las Vegas if predicted environmental concerns lead to the creation of a future UK gambling hotspot, according to experts.