PEN Perth

PEN Perth is the Perth chapter of PEN International. PEN defends responsible freedom of expression, supports writers in prison, protects a free press, celebrates literature’s role across the globe, and promotes the linguistic rights of minorities.

Located on Whadjuk land in Perth, Western Australia, PEN Perth is one chapter of PEN International, a non-profit organisation working at the intersection of writing and politics. PEN International was founded in London in 1921 and now has 150 centres around the world.

PEN Perth is active on local and international issues, including questions of Indigenous incarceration, refugee detention and a free press. In particular, we campaign for the release of wrongfully imprisoned writers and advocate for the responsible freedom of expression.

PEN Perth aims to raise the consciousness of the public and encourage a world where writers are free to express themselves, responsibly and respectfully.