By Wole Adedoyin
The International Human Rights Art Movement (IHRAM) has announced the upcoming release of its latest anthology, Her Rights, Our Stories: A Collection of Poems and Essays on the Plight of Women and Girls in Africa (Hear the Voices Series).
This groundbreaking 119-page book, edited by Geraldine Sinyuy and Wole Adedoyin, is scheduled for public release on September 1, 2024, and is now available for pre-sale.
Under the visionary leadership of Mr. Tom Block, Founder and Executive Director of IHRAM, Her Rights, Our Stories emerges as a poignant collective voice for women and girls across Africa. This anthology features the works of 29 authors from various countries, each contributing a unique perspective on the injustices faced by women in Africa, and the critical need for societal change.
Her Rights, Our Stories is not just a book; it is a call to action. The anthology urges stakeholders at all levels, from grassroots organizations to urban policymakers, to unite in the fight against the pervasive violence and discrimination faced by women and girls in Africa. The book advocates for a gender-inclusive society, emphasizing that such a society is not only more just but also more resilient and prosperous.
The anthology features contributions from a diverse group of authors including Ayo Ayoola-Amale (Nigeria), Chisomo Ponell Bangula (Malawi), Lola Fabowale (Canada/Nigeria), Doreen Mwenda (Zambia), Adama Lami Yusuf (Nigeria), Rahma Ahmed (United Kingdom/Somalia), Fiddy Tamanda Nangwale (Malawi), Nokuthula Mkwanazi (South Africa), Eudiah Kamonjo (Kenya), Dr. Mary Kamwaza (Malawi), Shulamite Njideka Muoka (Nigeria), Sheba Lishika-Dzekedzeke (Zambia), Fadeelah Raya Abubakar (Nigeria), Love Olufunke Saba (Nigeria), Pacella Chukwuma-Eke (Nigeria), Imaan Wallenburg (South Africa), Chioma Iwuala (nee Duruzo) (Nigeria), Nusrat Lasisi (Nigeria), Ndukwo Mary Chidinma (Nigeria), Solape Adetutu Adeyemi (Nigeria), Adetola Eyimofe Jerry-Adesewo (Nigeria), Anyaobasi Ginikachi Glory (Nigeria), Juliet Chinazaekpere Udedike (Nigeria), Dr. Mark Ogbodo (Nigeria), Oparah Mitchell Osinachukwu (Nigeria), Joy Aniju Ogbitse (Nigeria), Modupe Joel (Nigeria), Nagasha Martina (Uganda), and Odewumi Joy Odifemenuwe (Nigeria).
Through poems and essays, Her Rights, Our Stories addresses critical issues such as gender-based violence, educational disparities, and economic inequality. The anthology also celebrates the resilience and strength of African women, offering hope and inspiration to readers and communities alike.
Edited with care and precision by Geraldine Sinyuy and Wole Adedoyin, the book showcases a wide array of literary styles and voices, ensuring that every reader finds something that resonates with them. The contributors come from diverse backgrounds and experiences, yet they all share a common goal: to shed light on the challenges faced by women and girls in Africa and to inspire change.
As part of the Hear the Voices Series, this anthology continues IHRAM’s mission to use art and literature as tools for human rights advocacy. The movement believes that by amplifying the voices of the marginalized, society can begin to address the root causes of inequality and injustice.
Her Rights, Our Stories will be available for purchase on Amazon starting September 1, 2024. Pre-orders can be made through the following link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBG5CJ89?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520. Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with this powerful collection and support the ongoing fight for gender equality in Africa.
For more information about IHRAM, click on this link. https://humanrightsartmovement.org/
