Peter Godwin (born 4 December 1957) is a Zimbabwean author, journalist, screenwriter, documentary filmmaker, and former human rights lawyer.
Best known for his writings concerning the breakdown of his native Zimbabwe, he has reported from more than 60 countries and written several books.
He served as president of PEN American Center from 2012-2015 and resides in Manhattan, New York with his wife, Joanna Coles, who was named Editor-in-Chief of Cosmopolitan in 2012.
In 2016 Coles assumed the role of Chief Content Officer at Hearst Media.