Africa Human Rights Spoken Word Contest

📖 About the Contest

The Africa Human Rights Spoken Word Contest is a creative initiative by the African Secretariat of the International Human Rights Art Movement (IHRAM). It aims to amplify voices across Africa using spoken word poetry as a tool for human rights advocacy. Artists are encouraged to address urgent issues such as:

• Social justice
• Climate change
• Women’s empowerment
• Immigration
• Police brutality
• Gender inequality
• Child labor and marriage
• LGBT rights

📅 Opportunity Details

• Date Published: October 20, 2025
• Application Deadline: October 31, 2025
• Category: Contest
• Eligible Locations: Africa

🎁 Benefits

1. 1st Prize: $100
2. 2nd Prize: $75
3. 3rd Prize: $50
4. Five Honorable Mentions
5. Additional Recognition:
   • Certificates of Participation for all entrants
   • Certificates of Excellence for shortlisted participants
   • Winning entries will be showcased at the International Human Rights Art Festival in New York City (December 8–14, 2025)

✅ Contest Requirements

• Open to participants worldwide
• Entries must focus on human rights issues in Africa
• Only one video submission per entrant

📝 Application Process

1. Create Your Video

• Record a 1-minute video of yourself performing an original spoken word poem
• Minimum file size: 20MB
• Must be filmed in landscape mode, with no background noise, no other people, and no added graphics or captions
• The poem must focus on human rights issues in Africa

2. Prepare Your Submission Email

• Send your video to:
  • Primary: wole@humanrightsartmovement.org
  • CC: ihrafafrica@humanrightsartmovement.org
• Use the subject line: “AFRICAN HUMAN RIGHTS SPOKEN WORD CONTEST”

3. Include Personal Details

In your email, include:

• Full Name
• Age
• Gender
• Country
• Address
• Phone Number
• Where you heard about the contest
• Short profile about yourself
• Name of school or university (if applicable)

4. Confirm Eligibility

• Confirm that the work is your own, unpublished, and not previously awarded
• Only one entry per person is allowed
• Plagiarism will result in disqualification

5. Deadline

• Submit your entry by October 31, 2025
• Winners will be announced on December 1, 2025

6. Rights & Permissions

• By entering, you grant IHRAM first world rights to showcase your video on their platforms

📅 Application Deadline

October 31, 2025

🌐 Application Portal

View details and apply for the contest at:
Africa Human Rights Spoken Word Contest

• 1st Prize: $100
• 2nd Prize: $75
• 3rd Prize: $50
• Five Honorable Mentions
• Additional Recognition:
  • Certificates of Participation for all entrants.
  • Certificates of Excellence for shortlisted participants.
  • Winning entries will be showcased at the International Human Rights Art Festival in New York City (December 8–14, 2025).