a selman project

It’s no secret that every nation has its own unique culture, demographics, and associated social issues. Unfortunately, sometimes our perception of many countries is shaped most by the negative issues which bubble up in the media. Worse still, is that many countries go both unheard of and unheard by the larger world.

Thankfully, every nation equally produces individuals who devote and sacrifice themselves to the principles of peace, freedom, and equality. The Peace Post project began as a means to shine a light on individuals from around the globe who are champions of peace.

As a starting point, we determined that every sovereign nation should be represented in the project with a few key disputed states entered at our discretion. As a referential guide for each illustration, we profiled each country with a keen eye on the progression of traditional and contemporary visual styles associated with the art and culture.

In choosing which individual to profile for each country, we first referenced Nobel Peace Prize Laureates, notable omissions, and various other international peace awards looking for potential candidates. In several cases when a nation was not represented by a winner of a major peace award, we used our own research to find an individual who represented associated ideals and actions of peace advocacy.

We elected to represent the chosen individuals as a series of stamps for several reasons. Stamps have a long history of commemorating important people and events. Stamps are collectible and shareable. Perhaps most importantly, stamps represent a vehicle of correspondence and dialogue.

Our goal was to learn more about these countries, the positive people there, and share their stories with you.

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Hadja Idrissa Bah

  • Guinea
  • Children's Rights, Women’s Rights

Hadja Idrissa Bah is a child’s rights and women’s rights activist from Guinea who was born in 1999. She was elected as the President of the Guinean Children’s Parliament in 2016 when she was just 17 years old. During her tenure, Bah advocated for children’s rights and focused particularly on fighting against female genital mutilation (FGM). She founded the Guinea Girl Leaders Club in 2016 to educate young women about the harms of early marriage and to discourage parents from forcing their daughters into marriage at a young age. The club also campaigns against FGM, which is prevalent in Guinea, with an estimated 97% of Guinean women aged 15-49 having undergone the practice. Bah is outspoken on several other issues related to women’s rights, including domestic and sexual violence and the stigma around female sexuality.

In recognition of her efforts, Bah was selected as one of 57 young French-speaking people from around the world to participate in the LabCitoyen program in 2019 to discuss women’s rights and equality. She was also invited to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron in March 2020 to discuss women’s rights. Bah’s dedication to improving the lives of women and children in Guinea is a testament to her passion and commitment to social justice.

Guinea

  • Population
    8,746,128
  • Capital
    Conakry
  • GDP (PPP)
    $1,281
  • October 2, 1958
  • Total Area
    245,836 km2 (42nd)
  • Demonym
    Guinean
  • Government
    Presidential republic

Artwork

The artwork's color palette draws inspiration from the vibrant hues of the Guinea flag, symbolizing the values of sacrifice, justice, and solidarity embodied by Hadja Idrissa Bah.

  • Illustration by
    Nickson Jeremia Kimaro