PEN American Center works to protect the freedom of the written word wherever it is imperiled. PEN defends writers at home and abroad who are imprisoned, threatened, persecuted, or attacked in the course of carrying out their professional work. PEN also leads campaigns to end attacks on freedom of expression in the United States and around the world.

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Demand the Release of Liu Xiaobo

Support PEN’s We Are Ready for Freedom of Expression campaign, which works toward the release of imprisoned writers in China, by sending an e-mail to the Chinese government demanding the release of Liu Xiaobo. >> More

Join the Rapid Action Network

PEN’s Rapid Action Network (RAN) alerts its members through an RSS feed to developments affecting the welfare of writers and journalists around the world. Members are encouraged to respond instantly by writing appeals and passing information on to their contacts. >> More