Living Under Censorship, Occupation, and War
- Jun 13
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 28
A global call for submissions seeks first-hand accounts from individuals living under war, censorship, authoritarian rule, or foreign occupation. Writers, artists, journalists, students, elders, and survivors in Afghanistan, Iran, Syria, Sudan, Myanmar, Ukraine, Yemen, and Palestine are invited to share testimonies of survival, repression, and resistance. Submissions may take the form of essays, letters, poetry, visual art, or recorded testimony. The project aims to preserve stories too often silenced by politics and erasure, offering anonymity and security for those who need it. Contributions will serve as both personal witness and historical record.
Call for Submissions
Living Under Censorship, Occupation, and War
If you are living in Afghanistan, Iran, Syria, Sudan, Myanmar, Ukraine, Yemen, Palestine, or any region facing the devastation of war, the grip of authoritarian rule, systemic censorship, or the ongoing trauma of foreign occupation, we invite you to share your lived experience.
Whether you are surviving the terror of aerial bombardment, navigating the collapse of essential infrastructure, resisting state-imposed surveillance or religious repression, or simply trying to protect your family in a world where safety is no longer guaranteed, your voice carries truth the world needs to hear.
Your story is not just a reflection of what has happened to you.
It is evidence.
It is resistance to censorship.
It is a critical moment in history that must be documented before it is wiped from the history books entirely.
We welcome testimonies in every form, whether written, visual, and spoken. Anonymity and security are always prioritized when required.
You deserve to be heard.
And the world must be provided the opportunity to listen.
What We’re Looking For (Among Other Things)
First-person stories of life under restriction, resistance, and repression
Private writings, letters, or reflections never before shared
Poetry, art, or essays capturing the emotional toll of life in conflict zones
Testimonies from activists, journalists, students, elders, and soldiers
Audio or visual documentation that speaks the truth you cannot say aloud
Submission Guidelines
We welcome submissions across all open categories. Please follow the guidelines below to ensure your work is properly considered:
File Uploads: You may include up to five files with your submission. Accepted formats include Word documents, PDFs, audio recordings, photographs, and video files that support or accompany your written narrative.
Cover Letter: A cover letter is required for all submissions. This should provide a brief introduction, explain the context of your piece, and note whether anonymity is requested.
Document Format: Written submissions must be formatted as a Word Document or PDF, using 12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced, and clearly titled.
Deadline: Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis, unless otherwise stated in your specific call.
Anonymity and Privacy: If you request anonymity, we will remove all identifying details and handle your submission with the highest level of confidentiality. Your safety and privacy are top priorities for this project. We adhere to strict ethical editorial standards to protect the interests of every contributor.
Please carefully review the specific submission requirements for the call you’re responding to before submitting. We look forward to hearing your story and honoring it with the care it deserves.
This is an open archive for the silenced, the displaced, and the censored—a platform to document what the world too often ignores. Let history remember your voice, not just the headlines.
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