Founded in 1921, English PEN is one of the world's first non-governmental organisations and among the first international bodies advocating for human rights.[2] English PEN was the founding centre of PEN International, a worldwide writers' association with 145 centres in more than 100 countries.[3] The President of English PEN is Margaret Busby, succeeding Philippe Sands in April 2023.[4][5] The Director is Daniel Gorman.[6] The Chair is Ruth Borthwick.[1]
English PEN celebrates the diversity of literature and envisions a world with free expression and equity of opportunity for all by supporting writers at risk and campaigning for freedom of expression nationally and internationally.[7] English PEN also hosts events and prizes to champion international literature, showcase the diversity of writing, and celebrate literary courage.[8] By supporting literature in translation into English and developing opportunities for publishers, translators and translated voices, English PEN aims to encourage diversity in the literary landscape.[9]
^ abBoard of Trustees - English PEN.
^International Human Rights: PEN Teaching Guides
^PEN (Organization): An Inventory of its Records at the Harry Ransom Center
^Page, Benedicte (5 January 2018), "Philippe Sands to take on English PEN Presidency", The Bookseller.
^"Margaret Busby appointed President of English PEN", English PEN, 19 April 2023.
^Chandler, Mark (27 March 2019), "Gorman made English PEN director as Byatt joins First Story", The Bookseller.
^"What we stand for" - English PEN.
^Prizes | PEN Prizes - English PEN.
^Translation | Writers in Translation - English PEN.
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