PEN Austria

The Österreichischer PEN-Club (PEN Austria) is an Austrian writers' association founded in Vienna in 1923. It works to promote literature and the freedom of the word, and as a member of PEN International it supports persecuted and imprisoned writers worldwide. Its activities rest on three pillars: promoting literature through readings, discussions and publications in Vienna and the federal provinces; defending the freedom of literature against censorship, intimidation and persecution; and international solidarity, supporting colleagues in detention and exile through public statements and by admitting persecuted writers as Honorary Members. Its office is located at Apollogasse 21/6 DG, 1070 Vienna.

The Österreichischer PEN-Club was founded in Vienna in 1923. It is a member of PEN International, which has more than 140 centres in over 100 countries. The club promotes literature and the freedom of the word, and supports persecuted and imprisoned writers worldwide. Its work is organised around three pillars: promoting literature through readings, discussions and publications in Vienna and the federal provinces; defending the freedom of literature against censorship, intimidation and persecution; and international solidarity, supporting colleagues in detention and exile through public statements and by admitting persecuted writers as Honorary Members. Its premises at sophie7, Apollogasse 21/6 DG, 1070 Vienna, also provide space for encounters and literary events.

Austrian centre of PEN International promoting literature and the freedom of the word.

1. 1Österreichischer PEN-Clubpenclub.at