Campaigns
Our Campaigns
Every day, countless writers are detained, harassed, persecuted or even killed for the practice of their profession. We will not let their voices be silenced.
We raise awareness of their cases, campaign against abuses and lobby governments for imprisoned writers’ release. We demand investigations into cases of torture, disappearances, and killings. We show solidarity, provide encouragement and hope to persecuted writers and their families. By harnessing the power of our members and supporters, we work for a world where the right to freedom of expression is respected everywhere.
Explore our campaign types below or discover all our campaigns here.
Press Freedom
Safeguarding journalists is vital both in conflict situations and wars, and in times of peace, as they play a crucial role in providing the public with accurate and timely information, documenting hostilities, and reporting on war crimes and human rights violations.
Journalists are instrumental in upholding the independent flow of information, supporting transparency, and holding authorities to account.
Our Press Freedom Campaigns
Writers at Risk
All other rights flow from freedom of expression, so we defend it wherever it is under threat.
PEN International regularly holds campaigns to raise awareness and action for imprisoned writers around the world.
Our latest campaign highlights five cases from PEN International’s 2023-2024 Case List.
Our Campaigns for Writers at Risk
Defending Linguistic Rights
We are committed to the respect of all languages, and the protection and promotion of indigenous or minoritized languages.
Our campaigns, projects and events around the world highlight the importance of mother language education and translation as a means of spreading the unique culture of every language.
Every year on 21 February, PEN International joins other organisations advocating for linguistic rights via International Mother Language Day , to promote linguistic and cultural diversity, and multilingualism.
