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The International Publishers Association (IPA) announced the shortlist for the 2026 Prix Voltaire, honouring exceptional courage in upholding the freedom to publish. The shortlist was announced at the World Expression Forum held in Lillehammer, Norway. This year's shortlist features six individuals and organisations who have demonstrated resilience and bravery.
The 48th session of the World Intellectual Property Organization's Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rigths will take place from 18-22 May in Geneva. Exceptions and Limitations to copyright remain a standing agenda item.
The five-strong shortlist includes innovations in reading promotion, discovery, marketing and literacy with the winner to be announced at the 35th International Publishers Congress in July 2026.

The 35th International Publishers Congress

The Malaysian Book Publishers Association is the proud host of the 2026 International Publishers Congress in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The Malaysian Book Publishers Association is the proud host of the 2026 International Publishers Congress in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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