Peaceweavers – Peacemakers, peace activists and radical advocates for justice.
Is a peaceful world achievable? Are war and conflict an inevitable part of human nature – or are there realistic peaceful and non-violent alternatives?
At Culture Matters we believe that without justice, there is no peace, and it is by tackling the many causes of social injustice and inequalities that a stable, peaceful society and world can be achieved.
We want to hear from those actively working for peace – whether at an individual, grassroots community or global level, working as activists, writers, critics or or creatives. We’re particularly (though not exclusively) interested in the following areas:
Conscientious objectors and alternatives to war
Restorative justice
Global peace witness
Peace activism
Peace education
Mediation
Humanitarian assistance
Radical forgiveness
Alternatives to violence
Interfaith dialogue
Challenging racism, homophobia and prejudice
Challenging economic and social inequalities
Disarmament and weapons amnesties
Peace and reconciliation work
We are seeking artistic as well as critical responses to the topic of Peace, in the form of original art, photography and poetry. (Visual art and photographs should be capable of being reproduced in black and white format).
Guidelines for Submissions
1. Essays should be between 500-1000 words, in English, on MS Word (2007/later version), font size 12, Times New Roman font.
2. Submissions should be your own, original, previously unpublished work.
3. Please send submissions as separate attachments, with a short biog (100 words), together with your full name, email address and contact address.
4. All entries will remain the copyright of the author but Culture Matters will have the right to publish them online and as a printed book. Contributors will receive a free copy of the anthology.
5. Artwork should be included as a jpg attachment, no less than 300 dpi.
PLEASE SEND SUBMISSIONS AND ANY QUERIES TO: swanmedia@ntlworld.com with subject line PEACEWEAVERS ANTHOLOGY, and copy to info@culturematters.org.uk
DEADLINE: 31 March 2025.
