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PEN is the world's only international fellowship of writers, working together to promote literature and defend the freedom to write. From campaigning on behalf of persecuted writers to promoting literature in translation and running writing workshops in schools, English PEN seeks to dismantle the barriers to creative expression. PEN's work is made possible by our sponsors, donors and members, who benefit from a wide range of events and publications.

Writers in Prison

Protecting threatened writers around the world
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Writers in Translation

Promoting the best international writing
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Readers & Writers

Taking literature into every corner of society
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Writers in Public

Hosting the best writers and the key debates
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Free Expression

Campaigning for creative freedom
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