Day of the Dead 2011
2 Nov 2011. 00:00 - 00:00
Mexico, Mexico, Mexico
Mexico is one of the most dangerous places in the world in which to practise journalism. In the last five years, 35 journalists have been murdered and eight have gone missing. This year alone, nine journalists have been killed, four of whom were women.
On 2 November, the traditional Mexican Day of the Dead, PEN will focus public attention on the appalling violence and impunity affecting journalists and writers in Mexico and mobilize pressure on the Mexican authorities to bring an end to it. PEN members and writers worldwide will commemorate their fallen Mexican colleagues with traditional Day of the Dead activities such as special altars, as well as with public readings, editorials, interviews and talks, etc.
To learn more about the Day of the Dead Campaign and how to get involved see here; to see what Centres around the world are doing to mark Day of the Dead click here.
