By Wole Adedoyin
The African chapter of the International Human Rights Art Movement (IHRAM) has announced the call for submissions for the upcoming anthology, “Her Rights, Our Stories: An African Women’s Anthology.”
Dedicated to amplifying the voices of women essayists, poets, and artists across the continent, this initiative seeks to address the persistent challenges hindering women’s rights and progress in Africa. The anthology will be published in print by the IHRAF International Headquarters in New York.
Despite commendable efforts to advance gender equality on the African continent, challenges persist. The anthology aims to highlight the multifaceted nature of these issues and bring attention to acts of violence and human rights violations arising from societal and cultural barriers.
It will explore these challenges in-depth and propose viable solutions while also examining how women can wield and leverage power for the collective benefit of society.
The call for submissions is open to women essayists, poets, and artists across Africa. Entries can be in the form of essays, poems, paintings, and drawings, exploring themes such as Gender Inequality, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Harassment, Child Marriage, Sex Trafficking, and more.
Entrants are encouraged to delve into the issues, offering original perspectives and solutions. All submissions must be in English, with essays ranging between 1000 and 1500 words.
Entries must be sent via email to wole@humanrightsartmovement.org and copy ihrafafrica@humanrightsartmovement.org, with the subject line “HER RIGHTS, OUR STORIES: AN AFRICAN WOMEN’S ANTHOLOGY.”
The deadline for submission is May 31st, 2024. Entrants are required to provide essential information, including name, age, gender, country, address, phone number, and a short profile about themselves.
All participants will receive a Certificate of Participation, and selected works will be published in the anthology. This opportunity not only offers recognition but also contributes to a collective effort in addressing and dismantling barriers to women’s rights in Africa.
The African Women’s Anthology serves as a platform for women across the continent to share their experiences, insights, and solutions. By participating in this initiative, contributors play an active role in advancing the discourse on women’s rights and contribute to shaping a more equitable and just future for all. The International Human Rights Art Movement looks forward to receiving thought-provoking submissions that will collectively weave the rich tapestry of African women’s stories.
For any inquiries, please reach out to: Wole Adedoyin at woleadedoyin@gmail.com, Sinyuy Geraldine at sinyuyg@gmail.com.
