07/02/2024
*We are no longer accepting submissions. View the selected and published essays, here: https://warpreventioninitiative.org/2024/selected-essays-announced-in-peaceful-elections-essay-un-contest/ *
The War Prevention Initiative is seeking submissions for an essay “un-contest” on peaceful elections. International submissions are accepted and encouraged.
We want to challenge ourselves and potential contributors to ask: How can we ensure that elections are peaceful—that individuals feel safe expressing themselves politically, free from violence and threats of violence?
With half of the global population living in countries with national elections this year—among them, the U.S. presidential election in November 2024—we are concerned about the potential for violence before, during, and after these elections. In the U.S., severe political polarization means that trust in one another and political institutions is fraying—trust necessary for democracy to function well. People from across the political spectrum fear limits to political expression—another necessary component of a thriving democracy.
We accept written, photo, and video essays in English. The ideal due date for submission is August 28, 2024. Selected entries will be published on the Peace Science Digest prior to the U.S. Presidential elections in November 2024. We offer $300 compensation for selected entries. See link for essay questions and criteria, how to submit, and more: https://lnkd.in/gsctvXEz
This un-contest is endorsed by Nonviolent Peaceforce
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