Who are we
A history spanning nearly seven decades continues to this day.
An international organization, born and rooted in Egypt with an Afro-Asian identity, was established by the martyr Yusuf Al-Siba'ai, a former Minister of Culture. As a leading figure among the Free Officers, the champions of the revered July 23, 1952 revolution, he acted under President Gamal Abdel Nasser's guidance in 1957. The organization's mission was to bolster the Non-Aligned Movement and foster positive neutrality, thereby reducing tensions between the East and West and averting direct confrontations. It aimed to advance liberation, independence, and development initiatives across Africa, Asia, South America, and the broader Third World, challenging discrimination, racism, marginalization, and domination attempts, particularly in the Arab and Islamic realms. This organization has played a crucial role, becoming a beacon for activists, a cultural bastion, and a source of enlightenment for free individuals and revolutionaries globally.
Martyr writer: Yusuf Al-Siba'ai, former Minister of Culture. Our logo tells it all
Guided by the lofty principles upon which it was established, the organization has attracted leading intellectuals, writers, and representatives from Afro-Asian nations, along with their writers' unions and cultural organizations, to join its ranks and engage in its diverse activities. These countries have bolstered the organization's efforts, providing material and moral support, driven by a belief in the nobility of its objectives and the excellence of its aims. With the conclusion of the Cold War and the advent of the communications and information revolution that transformed the world into a small global village, the organization has drawn inspiration from the tenets of monotheistic religions to promote peace, tolerance, love, and intercultural dialogue. The organization's global mission now focuses on the betterment of humanity, fostering cooperation among nations and peoples to spur development and prosperity for all, particularly for the historically marginalized developing nations of Asia and Africa. These regions now rightfully aspire to claim their share of progress and affluence, elevating the living standards of their populations.
Aspirations of nobility, rooted in elevated ideals.
The conviction that cultural activity is the primary gateway to strengthening ties and cooperative relations across political and economic spheres led to the consensus among writers and thinkers from Asia and Africa. This agreement culminated in the formation of the African and Asian Writers Organization, dedicated to pursuing the following objectives:
1. Encourage unity among writers across Africa and Asia, and cultivate relationships with authors, thinkers, and intellectuals globally.
2. We advocate for strengthening cultural ties between African and Asian writers, as well as among all peace-loving forces, organizations, and peoples. By defending our shared causes and fostering collaboration in various fields, we aim to enrich human thought, science, culture, and progress.
3. Encouragement: We should produce intellectual and cultural works that accurately reflect the realities of our era and promote objectivity. It's crucial to combat marginalization, confusion, domination, and any form of racial or sexual discrimination. Correcting misconceptions is essential, as is advocating for the dialogue between civilizations and cultures, rather than their conflict or clash.
Advocating for every idea focused on the development of societies and the advancement of humans, elevating their cultural, political, economic, and social status.
Cooperation among writers and thinkers worldwide who share the spirit and objectives of this Charter is essential.
Dr/
Mahmoud Al , Maharaqi President of the Organization
President of the African and Asian Writers Organization.
Poet and writer / Mohamed Ragab Radwan
Cultural advisor to the General Union of Egyptians Abroad, member of the Union of Egypt Writers, Vice President of the African and Asian Writers Organization, cultural advisor to the organization and responsible for organizing conferences.
Dr. Khaled Mohamed Zakaria
Vice-President and Scientific Advisor of the organization,
Assistant Professor of Radiochemistry - Department of Radiation Safety at the Nuclear and Radiation Safety Research Center - Atomic Energy Commission.
Dr. Laila Zahra Salem
Vice President of the Organization and Advisor for Education and Women's Issues, Professor of English Literature, Member of the Supreme Committee of the Egyptian Green Party, Producer and Presenter of Egyptian Radio Programs.
Dr. Refaat El Dabaa
Vice President and Advisor to the Organization for International Relations.