PEN's Campaign for Writers in Prison

PEN’s Campaign for Writers in Prison advocates for the release of authors detained or persecuted for their literary work, ideas, or activism. It aims to raise awareness about censorship, repression, and human rights violations faced by writers worldwide. By mobilizing international support, PEN seeks to pressure governments to respect free speech and ensure writers can express themselves without fear of imprisonment or harm. The campaign emphasizes the importance of writers’ voices for a free, informed society and works through advocacy, petitions, and public awareness to defend those unjustly imprisoned for their writing.