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About us
Who we are
English PEN is the founding centre of PEN International, a worldwide writers’ association with over 130 centres in more than 90 countries. English PEN works to promote literature and the right to freedom of expression through a range of campaigns, events, projects, and publications.
Our culture and values
English PEN works to achieve our vision by:
- Hosting events and prizes to champion international literature, showcase the diversity of writing, and celebrate literary courage
- Supporting writers at risk and campaigning for freedom of expression nationally and internationally
- Supporting literature in translation into English and developing opportunities for publishers, translators and translated voices in order to encourage diversity in the literary landscape
- Amplifying the voices of our writers, readers and our membership nationwide.
