Judyth Hill Introduces the Women Writers Committee

September 10 2025: Judyth Hill, Chair of PEN International’s Women Writers Committee, reflects on the Committee’s guiding philosophy and approach to advocacy: the transformation of grief into compassion, and compassion into meaningful action. Through this ethos, the Committee seeks not only to respond to the challenges faced by writers across the globe, but also to create spaces of solidarity and healing. By fostering connection and mutual support, the Women Writers Committee continues to build a global community of writers committed to amplifying voices and advancing freedom of expression worldwide.