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      Every year, PEN International hosts a number of events around the world promoting freedom of expression and celebrating literature in a variety of ways. PEN Centres stage events such as literary festivals large and small, storytelling sessions with families and children, book clubs and everything in between. One important occasion to mark is the annual Day of the Imprisoned Writer, 15 November, which gives the entire PEN community a chance to celebrate our work across the world as well as drawing attention to the ongoing persecution faced by many writers today.

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    Day of the Imprisoned Writer


    15 Nov 2011. 00:00 - 00:00
    PEN International , London, United Kingdom

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    On 15 November, PEN International will be celebrating the thirtieth annual Day of the Imprisoned Writer, an international event which recognises and supports writers who struggle against repressive regimes to exercise their right to free expression.  The aim is to raise awareness of the plight of these writers, and to highlight specific cases and make calls for action. We will also commemorate the 34 writers and journalists who have been killed since 15 November 2010.

    To learn more about the Day of the Imprisoned Writer click here; updates on what Centres around the world are doing to mark the day will be detailed here.

    PEN International celebrates literature and promotes freedom of expression. Founded in 1921, our global community of writers now spans more than 100 countries. Our campaigns, events, publications and programmes aim to connect writers and readers wherever they are in the world.