Dear colleagues and friends,

In the autumn of 2023, Sophia will be organizing a new event that explores the state of affairs relating to feminist research and knowledge. For this year’s edition, we will be focusing on how we can transform our approach to justice in today’s society. We are very happy to share with you our open call for contributions, which is still open until May 1st. 

By examining the possible meanings of justice from different intersectional viewpoints, we aim to highlight the link between individual justice and collective liberation through engaging in critical dialogue. How can we address the systemic causes of injustice and transform society into a safe and joyous place for everyone? What is our collective responsibility in upholding systems that allow injustices to perpetuate? How can we reimagine justice as not simply the absence of violence, but the presence of the values, practices, and relationships we want and need? 

We understand the transformation of justice by a large spectrum: examining root causes of injustices, cultivating accountability, healing community practices, rebuilding solidarities, reforming state and systemic responses to violence, deconstructing systemic harm and oppression, imagining futures beyond cycles of violence, rethinking the meaning of citizenship… The list goes on!

We are looking for submissions that reflect on the meaning of justice from transformative, restorative or imaginative angles. We welcome activist, artistic, and/or academic contributions. Both creative and traditional (academic) contributions are accepted and we have a particular interest in works that highlight the intersectional dimensions of justice. We also highly encourage collectives and/or grassroots organisations that work around these topics to share their knowledges.

You can find the complete open call (in English, Dutch and French) attached.

Be sure to share this open call with anyone in your professional or personal networks who might be interested!

In case of questions or doubts regarding your submission, you can contact us on info@sophia.be for further assistance.

We are looking forward to receiving your contributions! 

Warm regards,

Medea & Nina