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About us
Who we are
About us
English PEN is one of the world's oldest human rights organisations, championing the freedom to write and the freedom to read around the world. We are the founding centre of PEN International, a worldwide writers’ association with 145 centres in more than 100 countries.
Our vision
English PEN celebrates the diversity of literature, and envisions a world with free expression and equity of opportunity for all readers and writers.
Our mission
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.
