Call for Submissions: Voices of Palestine

The International Human Rights Art Movement (IHRAM) and the Arab Foundations Forum have launched an important and timely call for submissions: Voices of Palestine: A Celebration of Culture. This upcoming print anthology seeks to uplift Palestinian stories, culture, and creative expression—especially at a moment when many voices are overshadowed by conflict, misinformation, and political noise.

The anthology invites Palestinians in the Holy Land and across the diaspora to share firsthand experiences, creative perspectives, and visual art that reflect the richness and diversity of Palestinian life. Whether rooted in memory, daily reality, cultural heritage, or artistic imagination, each submission contributes to a larger effort: reclaiming a narrative that has too often been silenced or misrepresented.

About the Anthology

Voices of Palestine will bring together writing and artwork that speak to lived experience, cultural identity, and the emotional, historic, and artistic dimensions of being Palestinian. The anthology will include works that span personal stories, creative interpretations, and reflections shaped by recent events, including the ongoing military campaign in Gaza.

What They Are Seeking

Contributors are invited to submit:

Poetry

Essays

Short stories

Visual art (up to 5 pieces)

The editors are particularly interested in authentic voices that uplift Palestinian culture and challenge narratives overshadowed by politics. The goal is to create a platform where sincerity, vulnerability, and creative value shine through.

Language Requirements

All written submissions must be in English. However, works originally written in Arabic or other languages are welcome as long as an English translation accompanies them.

Submission Guidelines

Written Work

Up to 1 essay or short story (max 2,500 words)

Up to 3 poems

Visual Art

Up to 5 artworks in high-quality JPG or PNG format

ZIP files or WeTransfer links are encouraged for large files

Submission Values

The IHRAM team will evaluate works based on:

Quality of writing/art

Beauty as a core creative principle

Sincerity and vulnerability

Cultural engagement

Celebration of the diversity of Palestinian experience

Submission Email Must Include

Subject line: “Submission: Voices of Palestine”

Full name or pen name

State/country of residence

A short third-person bio (~100 words)

A 300–500 word foreword explaining the inspiration and context of the submission

Selected contributors may provide an author photo (optional for those who prefer anonymity).

Send all submissions to:

hello@humanrightsartmovement.org

Deadline

December 31, 2025

This anthology is more than a publication—it is a cultural imprint, a collective memory, and a testament to resilience. Every story matters, and every voice contributes to reclaiming a history too often overlooked. For Palestinians everywhere, this call is an opportunity to speak, create, and be heard.