16 Oct 2024
Marina Litvinenko is the widow of Alexander Litvinenko, a prominent opponent of Russian president Vladimir Putin, wo died in 2006 after being poisoned in London. After the death of her husband, Marina led a campaign for a full investigation into the assassination via the Litvinenko Justice Foundation. This led to a public inquiry that indicated there was a strong probability the FSB was responsible and it was probable Putin was aware of the operation. Marina continues to campaign for Russian dissidents.
13 Aug 2024
Bänoo Zan is a self-exiled poet and translator living in Canada. As well as publishing numerous works, including the books Songs of Exile and Letters to My Father, she founded the Shab-e She’r Poetry Night in Toronto.
13 Aug 2024
Simon James Green is an award-winning UK author of young adult books. A leading writer in LGBTQ+ teen fiction, his works include Noah Can’t Even and Boy Like Me.
13 Aug 2024
Can Dündar is an award-winning Turkish journalist, documentary filmmaker and author. He was arrested in 2015 for his work and now lives in exile in Germany.
