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[00:00.71]Last year Peter Ripken retired after several years as ICORN's chairman. But he is still active in the organization. 
[00:12.96]He and many others are developing relationships with new partners and supporters. 
[00:21.58]The goal is to increase the group's capacity to protect and promote writers and artists at risk around the world. 
[00:32.86]More than 60 cities have joined the network, and no less than 170 writers and artists have found shelter in an ICORN member city.
[00:45.29]In 2016, International Cities of Refuge Network celebrated its ten?year anniversary.And Ripken says he will continue to stay busy in the world of arts and literature.