Český PEN klub
Praha 1, Czech Republic
About
Český PEN klub is a non-profit association based in Praha 1, Czech Republic working on arts & culture, human rights.
The Czech PEN Club, the Czech centre of the International PEN Club, is a non-profit association of writers, translators and publicists based in Prague. It promotes literature and freedom of expression. Its activities include public readings, literary evenings, discussions, awards such as the Cena Karla Čapka and Cena PEN klubu, an audio and video archive, a podcast, and a committee supporting imprisoned writers. It runs its office in the Kolowratský palác in Prague and is funded in part through donations and membership.
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Audio a videoarchiv PEN klubu
Arts & Culture
Archive of recordings of readings, lectures and events held by the Czech PEN Club, published on YouTube.
PENCAST
Arts & Culture
Podcast of the Czech PEN Club featuring readings and recordings from its events.
Výbor pro vězněné spisovatele
Human rights
Committee for Imprisoned Writers, supporting writers who are persecuted or imprisoned for their work.
Cena Karla Čapka
Arts & Culture
Literary award presented by the Czech PEN Club, with laureates including Jaroslav Rudiš for 2022.
Cena Josefa Čapka
Arts & Culture
Literary award presented by the Czech PEN Club.
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Cena PEN klubu
Cena Karla Čapka
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Dilia, ICZ a.s., Hlavní město Praha
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