The International Publishers Association and the Federation of European Publishers call for an immediate end to the Russian aggression in Ukraine which has cost the lives of so many, including colleagues from the book sector, and the destruction of schools and libraries.
On Tuesday 7th February 2023, IPA held an Open Freedom to Publish meeting to consider the impact of war in Ukraine on the freedom to publish.
Following death threats, Dutch author Pim Lammers, withdrew as the designated author to write the poem for Kids Book Week in the Netherlands. “Writing a poem is not worth death threats to me.” The Dutch publishers association (GAU), alongside other literary organisations reacted as follows:
The 2023 London Book Fair Mains Stage programme has been announced featuring IPA President Karine Pansa, as well as sessions dedicated to global copyright and the freedom to publish.
As Cairo International Book Fair begins, one publisher who will not be attending is Ahmed Mahmoud Ibrahim, a co-Founder and Head of International Book-fairs of Kotopia, an Egyptian publishing house.
The Geneva-based International Publishers Association (IPA) today launches its call for nominations for the 2023 IPA Prix Voltaire for exemplary courage in upholding the Freedom to Publish and enabling others to exercise their freedom of expression.
2019 IPA Prix Voltaire laureate, Khaled Lotfy, completed his five-year prison sentence and returned home on 19 November.
On 10 December, Human Rights Day, the European and International Booksellers Federation (EIBF) presented its Freedom of Expression Charter, following a month-long campaign highlighting cases of book censorship around the world.
