The achievement of peace is the world’s biggest challenge. In many respects the aims of PEN’s  Writers for Peace Committee underpin all of our activities. Its remit includes:

• Investigating and understanding the roots of conflict
• Exploring the nature of peace literature and how it can be promoted
• Building cross-cultural communications within Scotland

Key aims are to champion freedom of expression, usually the firstcasualty of war, and to foster writing that contributes to a culture of peace and genuine understanding.