Through the Lens of the Maltese Woman

The IHRAM is seeking submissions for the next anthology in the Hear Their Voices series, highlighting the voices and stories of Maltese women. This anthology will feature artwork, photography, poetry, prose, and short stories.

We are eager to publish firsthand experiences by Maltese women, factual retellings of stories told by women in the author's life, and reflections of the writer's personal experience with gendered issues in Malta. We encourage submissions from all Maltese voices, regardless of gender identity.

The IHRAM is seeking to capture and publish the authentic Maltese voice, open conversation to the layered concerns faced by Maltese women, and respond to recent dissension around safe reproductive care, domestic violence, and legislative access against femicide.

This anthology will be curated of Maltese voices, feature Maltese artists, be designed cover-to-cover by Maltese creatives, and be ethically reviewed by Maltese editors.

Submission Guidelines:

Please submit your artwork to [email protected], along with the following information:

● Your full name and/or pen name.

● Your country of residence — i.e. current resident of Malta, past resident of Malta, raised by a Maltese guardian in another country, etc.

● A photograph of you (high-resolution with no filters)

● A brief third-person bio (2-5 sentences). If your bio includes references of your past work, feel free to provide links!

● A brief foreword to your piece, explaining your inspiration for writing the piece, background information, explanation of key characters, and any other key insight for the reader.