IPA calls for international donations to save murdered publishers’ legacy
The international Publishers Association has contributed 1,000CHF to kickstart an international appeal for support as the lockdown in Bangladesh puts the legacy Faisal Arefin Dipan at risk. His widow, Razia Rahman Joly, carried on his publishing house and opened a bookshop, Dipanpur, in his memory. 3 months of lockdown and no income mean eviction and closure are now looming.
Gui Minhai revelations continue
The case of 2018 IPA Prix Voltaire recipient, Gui Minhai, took yet another twist in February as his daughter, Angela Gui, revealed a meeting, brokered by the Swedish ambassador to China, which sought to buy her silence.
Who are this year’s Prix Voltaire shortlist nominees?
On 11th January IPA announced the shortlist for the 2018 Prix Voltaire. Find out more about the courageous people fighting for freedom to publish around the world starting today with Azadeh Paraspour.