The theme for this edition is, Never Again: Remembering to Heal and Overcome. All pieces must be previously unpublished.

“The most important hallmark of holocaust remembrance and education is the phrase ‘never again’,” Yahad-in Unum says. “Unfortunately, tribal divisions, ethnic cleansing and genocides continue in the 21st century. We are looking for submissions in any literary media, highlighting aspects of human unity and positive cross-pollination between groups, ethnicities, religions and/or nations.”

Interested writers can submit entries in the following formats:

• Short story, non firction or essay (2500 words or less)

• Poetry

• Essay

Prizes:

• First prize – $150.

• Second prize – $100.

• Third prize – $50.

• Honourable mention – up to 20 WRITERS will have their work presented as part of the winners.

Note:

• All winners and honourable mention recipients will be promoted via the website, Facebook page, Instagram page, e-newsletter. 

Interested applicants can send submissions to hello@humanrightsartmovement.org  with ‘Art of Unity Creative Award’ as the subject line. There is no entry fee for participation.

NEW THIS YEAR! ALL WINNERS AND HONORABLE MENTIONS WILL BE PUBLISHED IN A BOOK FORMAT. WINNERS WILL RECEIVE A PDF COPY OF THE PUBLICATION.

The application deadline is 30 September