San Miguel pen Calendar

Important dates

International Mother Language Day

February 21

International Women’s Day

March 8

“Don’t think about making women fit the world - think about making the world fit women.”

Gloria Steinem

American Journalist & Social-political Activist 

“I think realizing that you’re not alone, that you are standing with millions of your sisters around the world is vital.”

Malala Yousafzai 

Activist

“I am not free while any woman is unfree, even when her shackles are very different from my own.”

Audre Lorde

Writer, Professor, Philosopher, Poet & Civil Rights Activist

"I have learned you are never too small to make a difference."

Greta Thunberg

Activist

World Poetry Day

March 21

World Press Freedom

May 3

Day of the dead, Honoring assassinated writers

Nov 1

International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists

November 2

PEN International’s Day of the Imprisoned Writer

November 15

International Men’s Day

November 19

Discover all of PEN Campaigns

Every day, countless writers are detained, harassed, persecuted or even killed for the practice of their profession. We will not let their voices be silenced.

Explore our campaign types below or discover all our campaigns here.

 

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