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Applications for the 2025 Africa Human Rights Spoken Word Contest are now being accepted. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
The African Human Rights Spoken Word Contest is a creative initiative by the African Secretariat of the International Human Rights Art Movement (IHRAM). With purpose to amplify voices across Africa using spoken word poetry as a tool for human rights advocacy and encourages artists to address urgent issues like: Social justice,Climate change,Women’s empowerment,Immigration,Police brutality,Gender inequality,Child labor and marriage,LGBT rights and more
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).
Open to participants worldwide.
Entries must focus on human rights issues in Africa.
Only one video submission per entrant.
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.
Prepare Your Submission Email
Send your video to:
Primary: [email protected]
Use the subject line: “AFRICAN HUMAN RIGHTS SPOKEN WORD CONTEST”
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)
Confirm Eligibility
You must confirm that the work is your own, unpublished, and not previously awarded.
Only one entry per person is allowed.
Plagiarism will result in disqualification.
Deadline
Submit your entry by October 31, 2025
Winners will be announced on December 1, 2025
Rights & Permissions
By entering, you grant IHRAM first world rights to showcase your video on their platforms
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