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PEN America stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression in the United States and worldwide. We champion the freedom to write, recognizing the power of the word to transform the world.
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PEN America was created more than 100 years ago for writers and they remain at the heart of what we do. We support them with grants, fellowships, awards, workshops, and quality public programming while defending their freedom to write.
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Poetry in Chains: A Conversation with Egyptian Poets and Writers In Honor of Galal El-Behairy’s 35th Birthday
Friday June 2711:00 AM ETFreeSpeakers: Basma Mostafa, Ahmed Naji, Mina Thabet, Asma Laouira -
Financial Anxiety in Uncertain Times: A Member Exclusive Webinar
Tuesday July 83:00 PM ETFree
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