Dear friends and colleagues,
We are living in dark times. Freedom and dignity are being challenged from many places, often from unexpected sources.
But we should not give up. Freedom is not a “fact”, it is a task. Dignity is not guaranteed, it emerges from a fight for it.
Ukraine is not a “problem” of the free world, but part of the solution.
In the increasing attack of the new tyrannies, Ukraine’s continued fight for freedom sets an example of hope even when the values we cherish seem so fragile.
We urge you to raise your voice. To speak to your people and governments. To mobilize resistance against the new tyrannies. To mobilize support for Ukraine. To prevent the disarmament of the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
The dark times are around us, but the new light will only appear from a common struggle.
Stay strong and never give up,
Yours,
PEN Ukraine
