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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Rokhaya Diallo

  • France
  • Civil RIghts, Human Rights

Rokhaya Diallo is a trailblazing French-Senegalese journalist, film director, writer, and activist on a mission to combat racism and promote equality in all forms. Her remarkable efforts have earned her widespread recognition and numerous honors, including the Struggle against Racism and Discrimination award in 2013 and being named one of the 100 most influential French women by Slate Magazine. Moreover, Britain’s Powerful Media list acknowledged her as one of the 30 most influential Black people in Europe. Rokhaya Diallo is the founder of Indivisibles, a passionate organization at the forefront of the fight against racial discrimination, drawing praise from the New York Times as “one of France’s most prominent anti-racism activists.” She has co-authored several publications delving into the intricate complexities of racism. Beyond the written word, Diallo has left her mark in the media industry, hosting various TV shows and directing the impactful documentary “Networks of Hate,” exploring online hate speech and freedom of expression. Through her diverse approach, Rokhaya Diallo has made a significant contribution to the battle against racism and discrimination, leaving a profound impact in France and beyond, establishing herself as a formidable figure addressing these critical issues.

France

  • Population
    67,013,000
  • Capital
    Paris
  • GDP (PPP)
    $41,181
  • July 14, 1789
  • Total Area
    643,801 km2 (41st)
  • Demonym
    French
  • Government
    Unitary semi-presidential republic

Artwork

Rokhaya Diallo is a journalist, a writer, a filmmaker, and a podcaster. Rokhaya Diallo is a feminist and anti-racist activist. Rokhaya Diallo is a woman who defends her ideas. I wanted my portrait to be faithful to who she is. I wanted it to be bold, daring, and colorful.

  • Illustration by
    LuLu La Nantaise