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At 6:30 PM on Wednesday, April 23, Cairo will shimmer with the cultural spirit of India and the music of its letters, as Darna Museum , founded by artist, critic, and novelist Abdel Razek Okasha , hosts the inaugural session of the Afro-Asian Literary Forum . This unique cultural evening brings together writers and translators from Egypt and India in an exceptional intellectual gathering on the banks of the Nile—a celebration of literature that transcends borders. Ashraf Aboul-Yazid , poet, writer, and Editor-in-Chief of The Silk Road Today , Secretary General of the Congress of African Journalists (CAJ), and coordinator of the forum, announced that the evening will begin with a scholarly session dedicated to the theme of Arabic-Malayalam literary translation. This academic panel will feature three distinguished Assistant Professors and Research Supervisors from the Department of Arabic, Farook College , University of Calicut, Kerala: Dr. Abbas K. P. , presenting his paper “Challenges in Translating Poetry” , will discuss the aesthetic and stylistic complexities involved in transferring poetic beauty across languages. Dr. Abdul Jaleel M. , in his study “Translatability of Culture in Literary Translation – Arabic-Indian Texts as a Model” , will examine the cultural intricacies and transformations inherent in literary translation. Dr. Muhammed Abid U. P. , through his paper “Literary Translation from Arabic to Malayalam: An Overview” , will offer a comprehensive historical account of this rich linguistic exchange, addressing key achievements and ongoing challenges. Dr. Sabeena K. will be honored for translating the poetry collection "The Memory of Silence" into Malayalam, marking a significant milestone in cultural and poetic dialogue. Abdel Razek Okasha will be recognized for establishing Darna Museum and his role in building lasting cultural bridges across the world. The second session of the evening will celebrate the official launch of the Malayalam translation of "Memory of Silence" , a selected poetry collection by Ashraf Aboul-Yazid , translated by academic Dr. Sabeena K. This marks Aboul-Yazid’s second book to be published in Malayalam, following the earlier translation of his novel "Back Garden" , rendered into Malayalam by Dr. Abdul Majeed and Dr. Mansoor Ameen , faculty members at the University of Calicut and MES College, Mampad, respectively. Malayalam , spoken by over 40 million people globally—primarily in Kerala, the Lakshadweep Islands, and among diaspora communities in the Gulf, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, and the United States—has proven to be a vibrant medium for Arabic literature. Ashraf Aboul-Yazid has visited Kerala several times, attending the launch of his translated works and participating in the defense of the PhD dissertation "The Poetics of Narrative in the Novels of Ashraf Aboul-Yazid" , authored by Dr. Sabeena K. and supervised by Prof. Muhiyuddin Kuti A. P. , former Head of the Arabic Department, University of Calicut. A heartfelt message from Dr. Sabeena K. will be delivered on her behalf by her husband, Dr. Abbas K. P. , in a touching gesture that highlights the personal and academic bonds behind this cultural exchange. "Memory of Silence" is published by Dar Al-Nasher , represented by its founder, poet Magdy Aboul-Kheir, Egypt, as part of the Silk Road Creativity Series , which has also published The Poetics of Narrative in the Novels of Ashraf Aboul-Yazid , along with global literary projects such as eight short Korean novels, a poetry collection by Hemant Divate , and the multi-volume Silk Road Anthology Series including: Asia Sings, Mediterranean Waves, Ancient Egyptians, Modern Poets, Arabian Nights, World Poems and Nano Poems for Africa This body of work features contributions from over 150 writers representing more than 50 countries, reinforcing the series' global scope and literary richness. In recognition of local excellence, Abdel Razek Okasha also announced that Darna Museum will honor three outstanding Egyptian literary and intellectual figures during the forum: Prof. Anwar Moghith , former President of the National Center for Translation, for his monumental contributions to the field of translation. Safaa El Beily , celebrated playwright and critic, for her profound influence on the Egyptian and Arab literary scenes. Omar Hazein , recently elected Vice President of the Cairo Atelier, for his distinguished literary and cultural achievements. Under the dynamic leadership of Abdel Razek Okasha , Darna Museum continues to serve as a thriving cultural hub—where civilizations meet, ideas flourish, and hearts unite in the spirit of art, literature, and shared humanity.

The Italian Kafka Committee for the Second Italian Humanism (Comitato del 'Secondo Umanesimo Italiano'; http://www.secondoumanesimoitaliano.it/ ), together with the city of Udine and the Province of Udine, invites all established authors from Italy and across Europe to submit their works, drawings, and artistic portfolios for the Italian National Prize "Franz Kafka", which has an international character. This is the second and only other literary prize in Europe and the world (besides the Czech prize of the same name in Prague, awarded by the “Franz Kafka Society” and the City of Prague) that bears the name of the great European writer Franz Kafka. It was established in 2011 in Italy to honor the literary and moral legacy of Franz Kafka (Prague 1883 – Kierling/Vienna 1924). The award was initiated by the Committee for the Second Italian Humanism. The idea for launching the Italian National Prize "Franz Kafka" was proposed by the renowned Italian cultural figure, writer, university professor, and Kafka scholar Rita Mascialino (https://www.ritamascialino.com/cms/). The award is presented in three categories: 1. For a lifetime achievement – for an entire career, body of work, and literary output in the spirit of Franz Kafka’s literary work and poetics; 2. For drawing – in any technique, reflecting the spirit and style of Franz Kafka (as Kafka himself was a persistent sketcher, often drawing in the margins of his manuscripts); 3. For painting – for the best painting of Franz Kafka or a visual motif inspired by his work. Previous laureates include renowned Italian and European writers, painters, academics, literary and art critics, and theorists. Eligibility is open to all writers from all countries, cultures, and languages worldwide. However, submissions and documentation must be exclusively in Italian. All information, detailed guidelines, and application forms for each of the three categories can be found on the official Prize website: https://franzkafkaitalia.it/ Submission deadline: May 15, 2025. Applications should be sent to: rita.mascialino@gmail.com The Prize is awarded by a jury appointed by the Committee for the Second Italian Humanism and the City of Udine. (Recommendation: If possible, please do not submit your application near the deadline to avoid overloading the jury during the review process.) *(Rita Mascialino is one of Italy’s most prominent Kafka scholars, a university professor and writer with a PhD in Literary Sciences. She was born in Genoa in 1946. She studied German language and literature at the University of Venice and obtained a degree in pedagogy from the University of Trieste. She is a multiple award-winning author, and her books and academic works have been published worldwide. She is one of the key figures

The Editorial Board and the Center for Culture and Information Ludbreg invites all interested haikuists who want to participate in the creation of the  Haiku zbornik – Ludbreg 2025  to send their poems. An invitation to participate in creation of the  Haiku zbornik – Ludbreg 2025  has no competitive character. Rules and limitations The number of poems that can be submitted is limited to 6 per author. For those who practice to write erotic haiku, some (or even all) can be with that theme. The best erotic poem will be awarded with the “Afrodita” plaque. Haikus intended for this award have to be marked as such – haiku for Afrodita. If not, although erotic themed, they won’t be considered. If the haiku are translated into English (preferably!), be sure to write the name and surname of the author of the translation. Please do not sign the poems with any codes, but only with the author’s name, surname and the country it comes from. Poems for publication in the Haiku zbornik – Ludbreg 2025 will be selected by the editorial board. “Gavran”/”Raven” award This year’s theme: Finger Five years have passed since the death of Zdenko Oreč “Gavran” (1930-2020), the founder of the Ludbreg haiku meetings. In his honor and memory, in 2021 we published a special edition of the thematic haiku collection of papers entitled “Raven” and launched the award of the same name. This year marks a hunderth death anniversary of Ivan Vučetić, an Argentinian criminalist of Croatian origin (Juan Vuchetich; 1858 – 1925). He was the inventor of dactyloscopy, so this year’s theme is – FINGER. Rules : Each participant may submit only one haiku signed by name, surname and address for this year’s theme – Finger. Poem must be original and unpublished (either in print or on social networks). Poems can be submitted in Croatian and (or) in English language. How and where to send? Please send us your work as Word/text document (as an email attachment) and name it by your last and first name (in that order, e.g. Smith.John.docx). Please do not send documents that have the name like HaikuLudbreg2025.docx. If sending poems by E-mail, write the subject of the E-mail as Ludbreg 2025_zbornik and author’s surname. Submit your work to: boris.nazansky@zrenik.hr or haiku@czkidn.hr If you are not able to send electronically or if you prefer, you can also send it by post mail to our address (Centar za kulturu i informiranje “D. Novak”, Trg sv. Trojstva 19 – 42230 Ludbreg, Croatia). Deadline for submission You can submit your poems until April 15, 2025 (for postal items, the date of the postmark is valid). Poems received after this deadline will not be included in the Haiku zbornik – Ludbreg 2023. Haiku meetings in Ludbreg We will inform you about the meeting and the promotion of the Haiku zbornik – Ludbreg 2025. afterwards. Please follow the announcements on our website: www.czkidn.hr Source : CZKIDN Ludbreg

New Drama Explores Spirituality, Science, and Visionary Conversations in a Virtual Reality Setting Prodigy Published is proud to announce the release of the new bilingual edition of URANTIA , a groundbreaking drama written by Zlatan Demirović. The play is now available in both BCS (Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian) and English. Inspired by the innovative work of Dr. Ana Stjelja, whose unique drama Tesla with Mask  explores the intersection of time and space, URANTIA  takes the exploration further. The play imaginatively gathers historical and spiritual figures like Nikola Tesla, Swami Vivekananda, and the enigmatic scientist Weinick in a virtual event on an alien base. The “Tall Whites,” an extraterrestrial species, serve as the audience and participants in a profound discussion on humanity’s freedom, blending science, spirituality, and visionary insight. Zlatan Demirović, drawing from Ana Stjelja’s idea of juxtaposing two great visionaries – Nikola Tesla and Elon Musk – has created a narrative that stretches the limits of creativity and imagination. URANTIA  brings together these towering figures in a metaphysical dialogue, offering deep reflections on human existence, technology, and the evolution of consciousness. The play is now available for free reading in an online flip-book format, providing easy access to the content for those curious to dive into this thought-provoking narrative. Read it for Free: Read URANTIA  here Purchase the Play: Buy URANTIA  on Prodigy Published For more information about URANTIA , visit the Prodigy Life Program's official website: Prodigy Life Program Author's Note: This play was written “on demand,” inspired by Dr. Ana Stjelja’s unique drama Tesla with Mask . The idea of merging visionary figures from different times and disciplines led to the creation of URANTIA , which imagines a virtual gathering of profound minds engaging in dialogue about humanity’s future. Set on an alien base, this virtual event involves the “Tall Whites” and explores the deep spiritual and scientific insights these figures share in judgment of humanity’s freedom.

The Academy of Arts and Philosophical Sciences of Bari ,  International academic center for the free creation of thought, for the study and training on philosophical and artistic language and for the teaching of contemporary Sciences, Letters and Arts  promotes the VIII edition of theL UCIUS ANNAEUS SENECA INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC PRIZE FOR CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE Unpublished poetry and narrative (short story) – newspaper article – published book of poetry, narrative and essay – poetry and published book of poetry for residents abroad aimed at the meaning and valorization of the creative expressions of the human, which opens to the participation of works in prose and poetry, published or unpublished, by authors of all ages, backgrounds and nationalities. The Prize was awarded in 2023 with the Medal of the Chamber of Deputies. In previous editions, the initiative has enjoyed the patronage of the European Parliament , the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, the Senate of the Republic, the Chamber of Deputies, the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation , the Department for Culture and Education , the Ministry of University and Research , the University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, the University of Foggia, the Presidency of the Regional Council of Puglia, the Department of Culture, Tourism, Participation and Implementation of the program of the Municipality of Bari, the Municipality of Sannicandro di Bari and numerous International Academies.   REGULATION ART. 1 – PRIZE SECTIONS The VIII Edition of the Award includes the following sections: Adult categories Section A: single poem on a free theme Section B: collection of poems (anthology) Section C: narrative (short story) on a free theme Section F: journalistic article Section G: published book of poemsSection H: published book of narrative Section L: published book of non-fictionSpecial Prize Epistulae morales: Themed essay: (philosophical reflection on the Seneca quote:  Be a servant of knowledge, if you want to be truly free ) youth categories (university students and secondary schools) Section Sp: single poem on a free themeSection Sn: narrative (short story) on a free theme category  reserved for residents abroad Section S: single poem on a free theme in a foreign languageSection Sep: published book of poems (in Italian) ART. 2 – ADMITTED COMPOSITIONS Participation is open to all candidates of any nationality who intend to compete with poems, short stories, theatrical texts, journalistic articles and publications. Prizes will be awarded to compositions that stand out for their linguistic quality, literary style and content.Members of the Academic Senate, members of the Commission and anyone involved in the organization of the Prize, including their first-degree relatives, are not permitted to participate. Section A: maximum 3 (three) poems of no more than 36 lines eachSection B: maximum 10 (ten) poems of no more than 36 lines each, to be sent in a single file. The collection must be given a titleSection C: a story of no more than 3 editorial pages in lengthSection F: a free-form article of no more than 4000 charactersSection G: a published book of poetry, with an ISBN code, published from 2014 onwardsSection H: a published book of fiction, with an ISBN code, published from 2014 onwardsSection L: a published book of non-fiction, with an ISBN code, published from 2016Special Prize Epistulae morales: a themed essay of no more than 3 editorial pages in length Section Sp: maximum 2 (two) poems no longer than 36 lines.Section Sn: a story no longer than 3 editorial pages. Section S: maximum 3 (three) poems of no more than 36 lines each. Candidates must send the compositions in the official language of their country of residence with an attached translation into Italian or English. Sep Section: a published book of poetry exclusively in Italian All compositions may be PUBLISHED or UNPUBLISHED, even if awarded or winners in other competitions, prepared anonymously (with the exception of sections G, H, L, Sep), under penalty of exclusion, and accompanied by a title. Declaration of authorship of the compositions Each candidate assumes full responsibility for the content of the compositions sent and declares their paternity and intellectual and creative property. To this end, it is necessary to fill out and sign this declaration of responsibility in the participation form attached to this regulation. Furthermore, the organization declines all responsibility in the event of plagiarism or forgery by the candidates, and reminds that this offence is punishable under the special law of 22 April 1941, n° 633 on “Copyright”. Sending the compositions Candidates must send their compositions exclusively in electronic format (Word or PDF format – Times New Roman, font 12, single line spacing) to the email address Accademia.asf.seneca@gmail.com attaching, in separate files a) participation form, duly completed, with a declaration of authorship of the compositions and authorization to process personal data (form attached below);b) compositions with which you intend to participate, without signature or any other identifying mark. For sections G, H, L (published), send a hard copy of the book in addition to sending the PDF version including the cover  (*) by email; c) copy of the receipt proving payment of the participation fee referred to in the following Art. 4;d) short artistic biography (no more than 15 lines, otherwise it will not be taken into consideration);e) photograph in jpg format, in color, of good quality. (*) For the published sections G, H, L, also send a paper copy, together with the membership form, to: Academy of Philosophical Arts and SciencesVia Orazio Flacco 28/B – 70124 Bari Each candidate will receive from the secretariat, within 3 days of receiving the material, a confirmation email with the confirmation of admission to the Award and correct registration. Registrations that do not comply with the provisions of this regulation and are not regularized within the indicated deadlines will not be taken into consideration and will not give the right to a refund of the participation fee. It is kindly requested to send the compositions possibly in advance, with respect to the deadline, to facilitate the organization in cataloguing them. The works will not be returned in any way. As regards the published sections G, H, L, the books will remain the property of the Academy Library. The organization reserves the right to exclude from the Award, without any notice and without obligation to return the participation fee, all compositions deemed offensive to public morality and civic sense, towards people and institutions, or containing racist, xenophobic, blasphemous, pornographic elements or incitement to hatred, violence, discrimination or that serve as ideological, party and political proclamations. Participation in multiple sections is permitted by paying the relative contributions cumulatively, with the methods indicated in Art. 4. Furthermore, all registrations received without the personal data sheet, illegible or incomplete, without a copy of the proof of payment of the participation fee or of the compositions with which the participant intends to participate, in a manner not compliant with the provisions of this regulation or after the deadline, are grounds for exclusion. ART. 3 – TERMS OF SUBMISSION The compositions must be sent by midnight on 31 May 2025 (the date of sending the email will be considered valid). ART. 4 – PARTICIPATION FEE To participate in each section, a contribution and support to cover the costs of organization, secretarial and promotion must be paid in the amount of € 20.00. It is possible to participate in more than one section by paying, for the subsequent ones, the additional fee of €10.00. There is no contribution for the youth categories. For candidates of any nationality RESIDENT abroad: Section Sp: single poem – no contribution is expectedSection Sep: published book of poetry – a contribution of €10.00 is expected Payment can be made by bank transfer to: Academy of Arts and Philosophical Sciences IBAN: IT14Q 07601 04000 001057617977 Reason: registration fee for the SENECA Prize VIII edition – Name of the Candidate – section In very exceptional cases, for any method other than Bank Transfer, ask for information by sending an email to   accademia.asf.seneca@gmail.com ART. 5 – COMMISSION (composition evaluation committee) All the compositions (with the exception of sections G, H, L, Sep) will be submitted anonymously to the evaluation of the members of a Technical Commission appointed by the organization of the Prize, composed of authoritative personalities and exponents of the cultural, information and university teaching scene, poets and literary critics whose judgment is final and irrevocable. The work of the Commission will be carried out in full compliance with the guidelines of the Academy. The minutes drawn up by the Commission, with the ranking and special prizes for each section, will be published by July 2024 on the Academy's website  www.accademia-asf.it . All candidates will also be promptly informed of the results of the Award by email, with subsequent telephone communication only to the winners. The Commission has the right to not assign some qualifications, if the compositions are not considered worthy. No follow-up will be given to requests regarding positions and scores obtained, aesthetic-evaluative analyses or critical comments on the works presented. There Commission , chaired by  Pasquale Panella , Rector-Dean of the State Colleges, former Expert in the Subject at the Chair of Glottology and Linguistics of the Faculty of Letters and Philosophy, University of Bari. ART. 6 – PRIZES For each section, in addition to the first three classified, the following Special Prizes will be awarded: Excellence Award from the University of Bari “Aldo Moro”Award from the Academic SenateAward from the President of the CommissionAward from the City of Bari (best composition among authors resident in the province of Bari)De Brevitate Vitae Award in memory of Cristina Conserva and reserved for the anthology section and Special Awards relating to specific themes – Quello che Caino non sa Award (gender violence)– Domus Award (affections, family)– Dafne Award (love)– Pegaso Award (childhood)– Centuria Award (conflicts) All award winners will receive a  personalized trophy and  the  academic parchment  signed by the Award President and the Commission President, with relative critical significance. The organization also reserves the right to award any additional special prizes to candidates who have distinguished themselves for the quality of their works and who will be awarded trophies and parchments. ART. 7 – AWARD CEREMONY The Award Ceremony will take place on Saturday 4 October 2025 at the Sala delle Scuderie of the  Norman-Swabian Castle of Sannicandro di Bari , in the presence of well-known personalities from the world of culture, entertainment and the municipal administration. The artistic direction is entrusted to the writer Maria Teresa Infante La Marca, Director of the Department of Solidarity and Social Promotion of the Academy of Arts and Philosophical Sciences of Bari.The winners will receive communication on the outcome of the Award in due time and must confirm their presence at the event. Maximum publicity will be given about the event, through the press, web and local TV. The organization does not provide any reimbursement for travel expenses. The program will continue, compatibly with what is specified above, with the convivial dinner in the company of the members of the Commission, the Honorary Committee and representatives of the Academy.The awards must be collected personally by the interested party. In the event of proven inability to participate in the Ceremony, it is possible to delegate a trusted person by communicating with the Organization at the email address indicated below.Uncollected awards may be sent upon request with the recipient charged for the costs. In the event that technical or organizational reasons or in the event of restrictions that prevent the performance of the Ceremony according to the methods and terms set out in this regulation, participants will be promptly notified by email or telephone. In this case, the organization will undertake to conduct the event via video conference in the presence of the Commission members and the entire organization. In this event, the prizes will be sent at the recipient's expense. ART. 8 – AUTHORIZATION FOR PUBLICATION OF COMPOSITIONS Participation in the Award implies tacit authorization for possible publication of the compositions, without further formalities, on the Academy website, on the advertising and information material of the Award, together with any photos of the award ceremony in newspapers, cultural magazines, social networks. Mention of the author's name is required in compliance with Art. 20 of Presidential Decree no. 19 of 01/08/1979. ART. 9 – ACCEPTANCE OF THIS REGULATION Participation in the Award implies tacit and unconditional acceptance of all the articles of this regulation that compose it, binding for all candidates, who waive any and all future claims against the Academy. For anything not foreseen, the resolutions of the Academic Senate apply. ART. 10 – PRIVACY By signing the participation form, each candidate expressly authorizes the Prize Organization to process and protect the personal data transmitted pursuant to Law 675/96 (Privacy Law) and subsequent amendments Legislative Decree 196/2003 (Privacy Code), information update pursuant to Art. 13 of EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR) in force from 05/25/2018. The organization guarantees that such data will be used exclusively for the performance of the obligations inherent to the VI Edition of the  Lucius Annaeus Seneca International Academic Prize for Contemporary Literature  and processed in accordance with the aforementioned European Union regulation on the processing of personal data, therefore they will not be communicated or disclosed to third parties for any reason. ART. 11 – INFORMATION ON THE PRIZE This regulation is available, electronically, on the website  www.accademia-asf.it  on which all official communications will be published (names of the members of the Commission, names of the guests who will speak during the Award Ceremony, rankings and any other information relating to the Award). Any information and clarifications may be requested at the email address  accademia.asf.seneca@gmail.com  or at the Prize Secretary, available at 348 4097289 ( from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm) and 328 9674612 (from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm ) on all weekdays. The organization, where necessary, reserves the right to make changes to this regulation and the prize plan. It is also not responsible for any consequences due to false information about the personal details provided. Failure to comply with any of the rules prescribed herein constitutes grounds for exclusion from the Prize. For anything not covered by this regulation, current legislation applies.

Kazakhstan’s HDHY QB proudly announces the 5th International Literary Competition, “Literary Asia 2025,” inviting poets and writers from around the world to participate in Kazakh, Russian, English, and other languages. This prestigious event commemorates the 560th anniversary of Kazakh statehood , honoring a rich literary and cultural heritage. The highest distinction—a gold medal —will be awarded alongside the esteemed MSND Grand Prix medal . In addition to literary excellence, this year also marks the launch of the 3rd International World Artists’ Competition , further celebrating this historic milestone. Awards & Recognition Winners will receive diplomas, certificates, commendations, and honorary titles , including: Publicist of the Year Poet of the Year Writer of the Year Journalist of the Year Blogger of the Year Submission Guidelines Format: Microsoft Word (DOCX), Times New Roman, font size 14 Categories Poetry: Up to 80 lines Short Prose: Up to 10,000 characters (excluding spaces) Key Dates Submission period: March 16 – August 25, 2025 For detailed participation guidelines, visit the Commonwealth of People’s Diplomacy (MSND) Facebook page . Email: ioanna_1994_94@mail.ru WhatsApp: +7 702 119 5819 Source : Silk Road Today

Front cover March 2025  – The Woman Scream Festival , a global movement amplifying women's voices through art and literature, in a collaboration with the Association Alia Mundi for Promoting Cultural Diversity proudly presents Echoes of Her Soul , a special edition publication celebrating the festival’s 15th anniversary. This remarkable collection brings together writers and artists from Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, UAE, India, Italy, France, USA, Georgia, Egypt, Iraq , and beyond—each contributing their unique voice to this year's theme: It's Not a Game. Dedicated to children’s rights and the fight against child marriages , the publication is divided into two powerful sections: literary contributions and art contributions . Through poetry, prose, and visual art, creators illuminate the harsh realities faced by countless young lives, raising awareness and calling for change. Curated by Dr. Ana Stjelja , who served as editor and coordinator, the collection embodies a global dialogue on resilience, injustice, and the power of artistic expression as activism. The striking cover, an oil painting titled My Imaginary Village  by Faezeh Mohammed Hassan , sets the tone for this deeply moving and visually stunning publication. Back cover As the Woman Scream Festival  reaches this milestone year, Echoes of Her Soul  stands as a testament to the unwavering voices of artists and writers who refuse to be silent. This collection is more than just an artistic endeavor—it is a global outcry for justice, a celebration of resilience, and a beacon of hope for a future where every child’s right to a free and safe childhood is protected. About the Woman Scream Festival Founded in 2011, the Woman Scream Festival  is an international movement uniting poets and artists worldwide to advocate for women's rights and social justice. Through exhibitions, performances, and publications, the festival amplifies voices that inspire change. List of writers and artists who contributed to this bilingual (Serbian-English) collection titled ODJECI NJENE DUŠE / ECHOES OF HER SOUL... ✍🏻WRITERS 🇷🇸KRIK ŽENE 2025 Dušan Stojković - UKRADENO DETINJSTVO DEČJIH NEVESTA Zvonimir Nemet - OŽILJCI Melita Mely Ratković - PRIČA IZ PRVE RUKE Miljenka Koštro - BAKINO RUHO Sanja Marinković - SLOBODA Jelena S. Glišić - HOĆU DA SE KUĆI VRATIM Duška Kontić - KRIK DEVOJČICE Gordana Opalić - PREKINUTO DETINJSTVO Dorina Vojinović - NEFERTITA Vesna Đukanović - BESKUĆNA VILA Biljana Maksimović - DEVOJČICA SA LOPTOM Maid Ćorbić - NEVINOST JEDNOG DETETA Biljana Marković Mihajlović - VRISAK DUŠE LEPE EMINE Bojana Bogojević - DEVOJČICA SA KRILIMA Razija Buharalija – BILO JE Katica Zmijarević – KRIK DJEVOJČICE NA MORSKOM GREBENU Irena Jovanović – TAKO MLADE Tamara Dragić – SVIM EVAMA Borka Miličić – SRCEM TE DRŽIM Danijela Milojković – DERDANI Tanja Ajtić – DULIŠA Katarina Jurčević – LUTKA 🇺🇸WOMAN SCREAM 2025 Ivana Milaković – WINGS Aleksandra Lekić-Vujisić – BROKEN Bogdana Găgeanu – AGAINST THEIR WILL Meher Pestonji – STREET GIRL AMONG MIGRANTS Şükran Aydın – FEMALE JOKE Reshma Ramesh – GIRLS NOT BRIDES Cao Shui – THE VILLA CALLED ONE THOUSAND-AND-ONE-NIGHT PLEASURE MARRIAGE Rika Inami - SHINING LIGHT ON THE DARKNESS OF CHILD MARRIAGE Nagla Ali Hassan - A GAME TIED WITH STRINGS Priyanka Neogi - NEVERTHELESS, I WILL NOT STOP Taghrid BouMerhi - THE STOLEN CHILDHOOD OF YOUNG BRIDES Maria Tosti - TANKA Silvana Dimitrievska - THIS IS NOT A GAME Barbara Anna Gaiardoni - CHERITA 🎨ARTISTS: Faezeh Mohammed Hassan - MEERA, MY IMAGINARY VILLAGE, TRADITIONAL EMIRATI DRESS Ljiljana Stjelja - PINK RIBBON Lidia Chiarelli - THE GIRLS' CAROUSEL Hervé Alexandre - PROMISED, THE BUBBLE GIRL Ketevan Keta Merkviladze - WOMAN IN THE MIRROR, HOPE FOR NEW LIFE, NATIVE AMERICAN SPIRIT Tamara Kusovac - CHARM Ahmed Al Awadhi Rukni – SMILE Tea Silagadze – MORE THAN DEFEATS DARKNESS, SURVIVOR, LOST PERSON David Šamić – CRY Mariam Khawer – HIKMA, EYE SPY Gianpiero Actis – A WOMAN'S FUTURE Sanjli Saha – RESILIENCE Shirley Smothers – NO TO CHILD MARRIAGE Nagla Ali Hassan – EGYPTIAN QUEEN Tanja Ajtić – PRISON Dr. Ali Lazem Al-Gharawi – A LOOK AT THE LAND OF CIVILIZATIONS Farah Khan – BEYOND THE CHAINS Reshma Ramesh – GIRLS NOT BRIDES Shiba Khan – WOMAN SACRIFICE This collection is a powerful testimony to the creative force of literature and art in addressing social injustices. Through their works, these writers and artists contribute to a global conversation on human rights and the importance of storytelling as a tool for change. The publication can be read HERE

This is not a game, yet the little hands 'playing in the kitchen' a game called 'How to wash the dishes perfectly,' to remain only pure words said in a sign of approval. This is not a game, yet the thin fingers 'play through the house', they place the beds, clean the items, wipe the windows with hope that they will see through them new landscapes filled with spring. Cold toes draw a heart on the glass, and then emit a warm sigh, maybe the room will be filled with life. This is not a game, yet, little hands cover their eyes, they stitch their mouths. Not to look, not listen, not to speak. Their game is silent and speechless, In a world that shouts loudly: freedom and justice. Silvana Dimitrievska is a graduate philologist and journalist. She writes poetry, prose, haiku, essays, and literary reviews. She has won prestigious national and international awards. For her first poetry book, she won the prestigious National Award for Unpublished Poetry Collection 'Aco Karamanov'. In 2023 she was named one of the laureates of the prestigious World Poetry Award 'Naji Naaman' and acquired the title of honorary member of the Academy of Culture of the same name in LebanonFrom the Academy of Philosophical Arts and Science from Italy, she has won an international academic award for contemporary art Lucius Anaeus Seneca for 2024.

Illustration: AI JOURNALISTS On the website of the Corriere della Sera Come out marquette (in)worthy of the Gazzettino di Valmadrera, the freelance webetic, who have never had the misfortune to work, churn out pieceworks of bullshit that not even Baget Bozzo on the altar, in a relentless pursuit of fake news and the scoop with every insert, they beat, at a kilo a piece, the road that leads to Studio Aperto. This is the same category that insistently interviews the unfortunate during an earthquake, without suffering, as a counterpart, in the street, the application to the muzzle of a copious enteroclysm, being able to reason with someone who lives on the number of typefaces he pounds in the press room considering human dignity out of fashion, is like making Cicciolina drive a pump-truck. Will anyone ever be able to explain to a cultural trader living in a caricature market publishing, victim of the hypertrophy of supply of articles without demand, that independence and truth do not fit into the lexicon of horticulture, The bold Houdinis of the utilitarian neo-sophistication with the collapse of the mechanisms of hyper-capitalist publishing, will end up being, finally, in their underwear, demolished by the contempt of having been a ‘journalist’. OUT OF ISCHEMS Try, once in your life, to stop living outside each ischeme, without constant ink interruptions to the vein’s phoneme, so that the western crisis becomes an occipital crisis, with the saving of ants increase the consumption of cicadas. As you stopped reading, at least stop writing ‘public’ that doesn't exist and forces us to sell books like vacuum cleaners, Porta a Porta, where Novi Aldi goes on Vespa and returns Bompiani, after abandoning Theseus' ship, in whiff of hurricanes. This is the century, or the millennium, of the professional artist not knowing how to do anything, you are content to remain a figurehead, among the various shrewd actors and actresses of the publishing market willing to give their children to a rom in exchange for an inch of shelf space in the prestigious Feltrinelli bookshop in your town you don't want to stop living out of ischems, c'aggia fa? THE BARBARIAN AND THE PRINCESS To you who observe with your bistro eyes my discontents you defuse me with a smile, you neutralise me with a love as enduring as a Compact Fluorescent Lamp, becoming aeriform, neon, argon, krypton, maybe it's the krypton that deactivates my Superman cravings, climbing up my spine with catlike paws, dissuading me from gobbling, from drinking, from brawling, from stopping writing. Princeza romana, eu sou seu bárbaro, i keep wearing white tank tops in my black underwear not washing the dishes, banging on the keys, better than washing the keys and banging on the dishes, i kidnapped you on a raid on the coasts of Gaeta, enchanted by you, late-modern Circe, capable of turning pigs into men, pig's heart is equal to the human heart, you alone have understood this, in twenty years, with your insulinous carefreeness, with your insecurities, with your premenstrual breakdowns, with your questioning face, always capable of disconcerting me, square mime destined to go bald, without replacing me. Princeza romana, eu sou seu bárbaro, yet without being able to dedicate Odi barbare to you, i am not equipped to hate anyone, or to mix metres, - what shall we do, half a metre?- better my aptitude for duelling, Ro rocamboling, half Cyrano de Bergerac and half Socrates, i'm convinced that you prefer me whole, and long-life, not having the ambition of the modern woman to turn her man into an asshole. AT THE TAVERN OF SOLID LOVE My little love, solid, you, today, fell and i was not there to support you, with my aggressive biceps of a barbarian from the northern forests, my face painted blue, lying in the spasmodic berserksgangr of drinking from the skulls of the vanquished, it all begins with a trembling, chattering of teeth and a feeling of cold, immense rage and a desire to assault the enemy. My little love, fragile, you, today, fell, and there is a tavern behind our house, all brianzola, your new world, there is a tavern that serves a hundred and a hundred types of risotto to spread on your wounds and on your skinned knees, where i, imperative man, can still interpret every amber darkness in your wise child's eyes, manipulating the kaleidoscope of your irises, voluntarily uncovering my flank to the dagger of your arctic lucidity. If not a tavern, our love, resembles us: we eat and live, remunerating each other, victories and defeats, hôtellerie, we bustle and eat, until the innkeeper Godan, the god of stubborn ‘poets’, slams a mug of mead on the table invite us to dance at Walhalla, Mocambo a contrario, dance far away, to the end of the worlds, you will return to the simple freshness of your sea, you wandering caetan siren of sand, and to me the fog-damp earth of the valley without ascents or descents will not weigh on my zinc. In the ancient taverns of solid love continue to mix fog and sea-water, outside thunderstorms, lightning and thunder, liquefied by the cloudburst everything is drying out, and we, we eat and live, we bustle and eat, sheltered, in our reserve of happiness, aware that, hovering in the air, in the long run, the misty ice crystals will flow into the sea. THE INHERITANCE On a bourgeois family of honourable society a surprising inheritance happened, between head and neck, an old aunt whose death everyone, including me, secretly cheered on dying she left her nephews money, flats and jewellery in safe, and the nephews, cleverly, far from getting into a toast started to fight. The grandchildren with the keys to the flat got the idea to retrieve the jewels with a record worthy of Mennea, without taking into account the insignificant circumstance of having acted without notifying the notary and the entire cousinhood. Reacts ferventerly the wife of the Carate chrome-worker, busy settling his bankruptcy in instalments: he is a thief who fucks three spoons he is a saint who does not pay his workers severance pay. Responds, proudly, the brother of the new Arsenii, my brothers left her cheque books, and all, indignant, entrench themselves behind obstruction in deciding which apartment each will be assigned. The cousins from Veneto, accustomed to the plateau, Want, at all costs, the five flats in Bassano; the cousins from Monza do not agree: they are fearful that the rented houses in Brianza conceal defaulters. How will it end? Negotiations begin face to face worthy of the Treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis, everyone claims muggings andplots scams as if they were guests at Maria De Filippi's. The only black misfortune is my situation, my mother, granddaughter like everyone else, vacca malora, still hasn't noticed her aunt's death! Ivan Pozzoni was born in Monza in 1976. He introduced Law and Literature in Italy and the publication of essays on Italian philosophers and on the ethics and juridical theory of the ancient world; He collaborated with several Italian and international magazines. Between 2007 and 2024, different versions of the books were published: Underground and Riserva Indiana, with A&B Editrice, Versi Introversi, Mostri, Galata morente, Carmina non dant damen, Scarti di magazzino, Qui gli austriaci sono più severi dei Borboni, Cherchez la troika e La malattia invettiva con Limina Mentis, Lame da rasoi, with Joker, Il Guastatore, with Cleup, Patroclo non deve morire, with deComporre Edizioni and Kolektivne NSEAE with Divinafollia. He was the founder and director of the literary magazine Il Guastatore – «neon»-avant-garde notebooks; he was the founder and director of the literary magazine L'Arrivista; he is the editor and chef of the international philosophical magazine Información Filosófica. It contains a fortnight of autogérées socialistes edition houses. He wrote 150 volumes, wrote 1000 essays, founded an avant-garde movement (NéoN-avant-gardisme, approved by Zygmunt Bauman), and wrote an Anti-manifesto NéoN-Avant-gardiste. This is mentioned in the main university manuals of literature history, philosophical history and in the main volumes of literary criticism. His book La malattia invettiva wins Raduga, mention of the critique of Montano et Strega. He is included in the Atlas of contemporary Italian poets of the University of Bologne and is included several times in the major international literature magazine, Gradiva. His verses are translated into 25 languages. In 2024, after six years of total retrait of academic studies, he return to the Italian artistic world and melts the NSEAE Kolektivne (New socio/ethno/aesthetic anthropology) [ https://kolektivnenseae.wordpress.com/ ].

every night she hugs her beloved rag doll don't be scared the bogyman is just a figment of your imagination Barbara Anna Gaiardoni received the Grand Jury Prize at the international poetry competition “Ossi di seppia 2024” (Taggia, Italy). She has been nominated twice in the Touchstone Award 2023, once in the Touchstone Award 2024, in the Sundress Publications Annual Best of the Net Anthology (2025) and in the Haiku Euro Top 100 list 2023 and 2024. She has been recognized in The Mainichi’s Haiku in English Best list for 2023 and 2024 and received an Honorable Mention at the Fujisan Tanka Contest 2024. Her Japanese-style poetry has been published in 233 international magazines and translated into 12 languages.

Illustration: AI Rain Window Raindrops, escaping the wipers Crystalize my window Through this crystalline veil I divine my destined path Rising from the pondside path to the distance Floating from the lifted wheat stalks to the village Where churches and ancient houses stand Where chimes echo and rain-kissed windows glisten Starting from inside the house Opening rain-drenched windows one by one My footsteps unlike droplets from branches Cannot create ripples in puddles My silhouette unlike roadside grass Cannot embrace the rain so wholly Yet I long to push open one more rain window Stepping into a new world. Dream of Journey Even when awakened I still sway within the carriage Moments ago We journeyed away from our destination No transition from asphalt to soil No final tree before the turn Only distant wild grass and patchwork paths And the simplest things in the countryside Yellow wheat, dry channels, and sycamore trees Mountains not chosen, rivers not included My heart finds peace on this journey With a trustworthy driver and myself We have a destined stop Indeed, we pause in a new village street Through the shopfronts, I see clearly Banquets of strangers under the lights Meeting friends from my hometown In an instant We begin our return, I guard time closely Bidding farewell to friends, offering banquet wishes And the ordinary fields along the way Sparkling before my wandering eyes I strive to memorize all I see As it swiftly fades into distance I've always known I'm dreaming Walking an endless road Yet filled with familiar matter Until I open my eyes, beginning to miss All that I left behind there Never to return but emerges hazily. Mountain Tears Behold the unwithered Not clinging to life through affliction But growing true to their nature Should winds assail the slopes They stand, unwavering shields Observe the withered Not untimely perished But exiting with rhythmic grace Should rains pierce the soil They face fragmentation fearlessly Perhaps a desiccated tree's millennia-old lament Swallows the mountain's verdant stoicism Perhaps a lone grassroots future ember Ignites the ground's seasonal unfurling Ultimately, your chiseled facade Erodes, bearing your mournful whispers Your preserved tears No longer seek recompense For the droplets shed adorning trees and igniting grass Su Yun , Whose real name is Chen Ruizhe, he is a 16-year-old poet. He is the member of the Chinese Poetry Society. His works have been published in more than ten countries, including the poetry collections "Spreading All Things" and "Wise Language Philosophy" in China, and the poetry collection "WITH ECSTASY OF MUSING IN TRANQUILITY" in India. He won the 2024 Guido Gozzano Apple Orchard Award in Italy.

child brides in their innocent eyes copious tears of stolen childhood only muted screams Maria Tosti is an Italian author from Perugia. Her literary debut was with a multilingual poetry book in 2014. She likes various forms of poetry but she's particularly interested in short poems, in Japanese style, and also likes creating visual poems thanks to her passion for Photography and Drawing. Many of her literary and artistic works have appeared in various national and international literary journals, magazines, blogs, websites and anthologies around the world.