PEN Centres

PEN Centres are national organizations affiliated with PEN International, dedicated to promoting literature, freedom of expression, and writers' rights within their countries. They serve as communities that support authors, advocate for free speech, and foster the exchange of ideas among writers and the public. By organizing events, campaigns, and initiatives, PEN Centres aim to protect writers facing censorship or persecution and to celebrate literature's role in society. Each Centre adapts to its country’s context, but collectively, they work toward a global commitment to literary freedom and the power of storytelling.