ANTHOLOGY ON THE SUDANESE CIVIL WAR: IHRAF EXTENDS DEADLINE TO JULY 31ST, WELCOMES SUBMISSIONS FROM SUDANESE AND NON-NIGERIAN POETS
By Wole Adedoyin
The International Human Rights Art Festival (IHRAF) and its African Chapter are pleased to announce the extension of the submission deadline for the anthology "Thorns, Tears and Treachery: An Anthology of Short Stories/Poems on the Sudanese Civil War." The new deadline for submissions is July 31st, 2023. This extension is aimed at encouraging and capturing the diverse voices of writers residing in Sudan. IHRAF welcomes both Sudanese and non-Nigerian poets to contribute to this important literary endeavor.
The primary objective of this Pan-African project is to amplify the views and voices of Sudanese and African writers, both at home and abroad, on the ongoing civil war in Sudan. By harnessing the power of creative expression, IHRAF aims to shed light on the conflicts, struggles, and experiences of the Sudanese people. The selected works that meet our criteria of excellence will be published in the anthology, ensuring that these powerful narratives reach a wide audience.
Authors whose works are chosen for publication will receive a compensation of $50.00 each. It is important to note that submissions must be original and previously unpublished. We expect works of the highest language and literary quality, showcasing the depth and richness of Sudanese creative talent.
To submit your work, please send a maximum of three (3) poems or two (2) short stories as MS Word attachments formatted in Times New Roman font size 12 to [email protected]. Alternatively, you can use the online submission form available at https://forms.gle/i4i9FGXusCvrsuaSA. Please do not submit screenshots or writings in jpg format. Include your brief bio-data and contact details, including your address, email, phone number/WhatsApp number, etc.
IHRAF and the authors of the selected works will hold the copyright to the published pieces. The anthology will be distributed in hard copies, featured on the IHRAF website, and made available on other notable online platforms. By participating in this anthology, writers will contribute to a powerful collective voice advocating for human rights and social justice.
We would like to emphasize that submissions received prior to the original deadline, which ended on June 30th, 2023, and have been acknowledged by IHRAF, will remain valid for consideration. However, this deadline extension specifically targets voices from Sudan due to the low percentage of submissions received from Sudanese writers.
The selected works that meet our criteria will be announced in September 2023, and authors whose works are chosen will be notified accordingly.
About IHRAF: The International Human Rights Art Festival (IHRAF) is dedicated to giving voice to the voiceless, protecting freedom of expression, and using creativity to bring attention to human rights and social justice causes worldwide. IHRAF's inclusive programs aim to unite artists, activists, politicians, government agencies, and social leaders in the pursuit of social justice and positive change.
For further information and inquiries, please contact: Wole: +234 807 267 3852, [email protected] Terseer: +234 807 722 3196, [email protected] Website: www.ihraf.org