Competition Description:
The Policy Tank is inviting submissions for its Essay Writing Competition on the theme “Comics Storytelling Across the Global South.” The competition encourages participants to critically explore how comics and visual narratives influence public understanding of social, political, cultural, and policy issues across the Global South.
Participants can engage with themes such as caste, gender, migration, conflict, disability, environmental activism, decolonial storytelling, and other contemporary issues through an interdisciplinary lens.
Details:
• Competition: Essay Writing Competition
• Theme: Comics Storytelling Across the Global South
• Organiser: The Policy Tank
• Word Limit: 1200–1500 Words
• Submission Deadline: 31 May 2026, 11:59 PM
Suggested Themes:
• Caste and Social Justice
• Gender and Representation
• Migration and Identity
• Conflict and Resistance
• Disability Narratives
• Environmental Activism
• Decolonial Storytelling
• Comics and Public Discourse
Why Participate?
• Strengthen research, analytical, and policy-writing skills
• Explore social, political, and cultural issues through storytelling
• Build a strong writing portfolio for careers in policy, law, governance, research, and academia
• Gain an opportunity to publish your work
• Develop the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively
Eligibility:
• Students
• Researchers
• Policy Enthusiasts
• Aspiring Changemakers
• Individuals interested in public policy, social justice, media studies, history, and storytelling
Application Process:
• Interested participants may prepare and submit their essays as per the competition guidelines before the deadline.
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