The Romanian PEN Club is a national branch of the international PEN International organization, which promotes literature and advocates for freedom of expression. Founded in 1921, it brings together writers, poets, and intellectuals from Romania to support each other and defend the rights of authors worldwide. The club organizes various cultural events, including readings, workshops, and discussions, to foster literary creativity and dialogue. It also engages in campaigns against censorship and supports imprisoned writers, emphasizing the importance of free speech and the role of literature in society.