On April 24th, 1915, the Ottoman government hanged 300 writers, poets, intellectuals and cultural leaders because they thought by doing so they would kill any hope the Armenians had of mounting any resistance.

So when Karin talks about the power and the importance of writers, she not only does so from personal experience and personal passions, but because written history supports the very concept.

Here Karin talks about the mission of helping these brave creative souls, the pillars of free thought, the holders of their critical pens.

No truly necessary defence can be mounted without the efforts of untold and unheralded people toiling in the background. PEN, everywhere it exists, represents that very background...

I welcome opinions of every kind so please come and find me on social media at:

Instagram: TwoandaMic

Twitter: TwoandaMic1

Should I really have to ask? 😉 If you like the developing story of this social journey unfurling in my series of podcasts, feel more than free, feel partially responsible for spreading the word by subscribing and sharing and where possible, liking. It is greatly appreciated! Thank you!

PS. The transcript has been generated automatically and does not always reflect what has been said with 100% accuracy. I hope however that it will still provide some clarity on the content.