Representing the interests of Irish writers

MEMBER We Stand With Ukraine

An Anthology of Writing in Solidarity with Ukraine     I recommend this anthology to anyone interested in or concerned about democracy, justice, and the right to demonstrate and protest. Gerasko Larysa, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to Ireland This is a beautiful and moving collection bursting with solidarity and compassion for the people […]

MEMBER Ukrainian Writers and Poets

Ukrainian writers and poets have, throughout history, played an important role in shaping Ukrainian identity especially during the most difficult days, when Ukrainian culture faced existential crisis from occupation by the Polish, Russian (Tsarist, Soviet and Republican) and Romanian governments. These occupations threatened the autonomy of the people and our community, our “ourness” and our […]

MEMBER IWO Statement on War in Gaza

The Irish Writers Union's message advocating for peace and justice in Gaza

The War in Gaza is also a War on Writers, Poets, and Journalists, and it Must End The 23.000 Palestinians reported killed in the war as of 11 January 2024, included 13 Palestinian poets and 68 journalists. These deaths were publicly reported because their names are known through the poets’ publications and through the journalists’ […]