Latvijas Rakstnieku savienība

Founded in 1940, Latvijas Rakstnieku savienība is a non-profit association based in Rīga, Latvia working on arts & culture, education, human rights.

The Latvian Writers Union is a public-benefit association representing the professional and social interests of Latvian writers, poets, translators, dramatists, literary researchers and critics, both in Latvia and abroad. It runs the Dubulti Writers Residence in Jūrmala, organises the Dzejas dienas and Prozas lasījumi festivals, co-organises the Latvian Literature Annual Award, operates grant programmes for foreign publishers of Latvian literature, and provides lodging, education and legal advice to its members. Founded in 1940, it became an independent association in 1990.