Pan African Writers Association (PAWA)
Association panafricaine des écrivains
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Contact Details
URL: https://panafricanwritersassociation.com/
Founded
1989-11 Accra Ghana
History
Founded during Constituent Congress of PAWA.
Aims
Provide a forum for all writers of Africa and those of African origin; seek and defend freedom of expression for all Africans and the material and spiritual interests of African writers and their association; promote literacy and to eradicate illiteracy in Africa; encourage inclusion of African literary works in the curriculum of educational institutions; promote African languages and the translation of African literature into African languages; promote research into recording and retrieving lost or undiscovered African heritage; promote peace and understanding in Africa and the world through literature; ensure the protection of the works of African writers through the appropriate copyright laws and agencies.
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General Assembly; Council, headed by President; Secretariat, headed by Secretary General.
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XD2912
Last News
2016
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