Cairo Festival Opens Photography Call on Gender & Power

The third edition of the ‘16 Days of Activism Community Festival’, organised by Egypt-based publication What Women Want Magazine, is inviting photographers to submit work exploring the realities of gender, identity and societal expectations.

The festival brings together the public, artists, survivors and community leaders for conversations around gender-based violence and inequality. This year’s open call centres on the question, ‘What does it mean to be a man/woman?’, with themes including gender roles, masculinity and femininity, patriarchy and power, and breaking stereotypes.

Set to take place in Downtown Cairo from December 17th to 21st, the festival will feature selected works as part of its wider programme.

What Women Want Magazine is accepting submissions including portraits and documentary photography until November 15th, 2026.