The PEN International Women Writers Committee (PIWCC) is hosting its annual meeting, 8th March 2024, International Women’s Day.

The world evolving around us in one of conflict and enormous human tragedy. In this context, we are focused on the role women play in working for peace - especially women writers. This path is one all PEN members are dedicated to in their commitment to the PEN Charter.

PEN Centres are invited to join us online on March 8th to celebrate the achievements of women writers from across the PEN movement.

Click HERE to register, deadline is March 3.

Agenda

Session 1. Friday, 8 March, 14:00-16:00 London time

Room Opening 30min ahead of the starting time.

1. Start: Housekeeping

2. Empty Chair

3. Keynote address Including Chat Q&A

4. WWC Chair’s updates

5. 2024 WWC Chair Elections Opportunity for aspiring nominees to address the meeting

6. Know Her Words Presentation Including Chat Q&A

7. Centre Updates Break: 16:00-16:10 PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME

Session 2. Wednesday, March 8, Poetry Session, 16:10-17:10 London time

8. Poet Empty Chair

9. Poetry Reading session

10. Chair’s thanks and farewell

Practical information

The sessions will be held online as a closed, invitation-only meeting. Further details and technical information will be communicated to confirmed participants closer to the meeting.

The sessions will be recorded by the Secretariat for reporting purposes only and will not be broadcast or published later.

This meeting will be organised under the Chatham House Rule, and participants will not be allowed to record.

The sessions will be held in English only. Unfortunately, no interpretation can be provided. We apologise for this inconvenience.