English PEN
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Founded in 1921, English PEN is one of the world's first non-governmental organisations and among the first international bodies advocating for human rights. English PEN was the founding centre of PEN International, a worldwide writers' association with 145 centres in more than 100 countries. The President of English PEN is Margaret Busby, succeeding Philippe Sands in April 2023. The Director is Daniel Gorman. The Chair is Ruth Borthwick.
Antony Gormley's Witness, on the piazza of the British Library, London
PEN International
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PEN International is a worldwide association of writers, founded in London in 1921 to promote friendship and intellectual co-operation among writers everywhere. The association has autonomous International PEN centres in more than 100 countries.
Catherine Amy Dawson Scott, co-founder of PEN International
Memorial grove, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Antony Gormley's Witness, on the piazza of the British Library, London