What is International PEN?
Q: What is International PEN?
A: International PEN is a worldwide association of writers founded in 1921 to increase friendship and intellectual co-operation among writers everywhere.
Q: What did the letters P, E, and N stand for when it was first founded?
A: When it was first founded, the letters P, E, and N stood for "Poets, Essayists and Novelists".
Q: Who does International PEN include now?
A: Now International PEN includes any other kinds of writers such as journalists and historians.
Q: What are some goals of International PEN?
A: Some goals of International PEN include making the role of literature stronger in developing international understanding and world culture; fighting for freedom of expression; and acting as a powerful voice to help writers who are harassed, imprisoned, or killed for their views.
Q: Is International PEN the world's oldest human rights organization?
A: Yes, International PEN is the world's oldest human rights organization.
