Would you like to write for Routed?

Our new Call for Submissions (CfS), on the subject of Archiving migration, is open until 19 December.

Archives are sites of memory, power, and resistance. In the context of migration, they have emerged as powerful instruments for documenting histories of displacement, border violence, and the struggles for mobility, particularly of voices who are less powerful and whose perspectives are erased from official historical records / archives.

This CfS invites explorations of the role of [counter] archives in documenting and preserving histories of migration and displacement beyond dominant narratives. We seek work that critically engages with questions such as: What kinds of archives do we need, and who is responsible for creating them? How can we think beyond institutionalised archives? What is the role of these alternative archives in ongoing struggles for justice, memory, and belonging?

We welcome diverse formats that reflect the multifaceted nature of migration histories and archival practices. This includes, but is not limited to, artistic practices, academic work, personal storytelling, and use of various mediums (visual and audio materials, oral history, ephemera, art etc).

For this issue, contribution themes include but are not limited to:

Documenting and Preserving Counter-Narratives
Participatory and Ethical Archival Practices
Feminist, Antiracist, Decolonial Perspectives
Transnational Archives and Global Solidarity
Engaging with Migration Archives

We are particularly interested in publishing work that lifts up the voices of people on the move and exploring (im)mobility in its many varied forms. We are also keen on receiving pieces that analyse current news about migration and (im)mobility, or reflect on cultural developments related to these topics. Articles should address a broad audience, made of experts and non-experts, and should be originally written in English.

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When: The deadline for proposals is 19 December 2025.

How: If you are interested in proposing a submission for this issue, please send us a short abstract no longer than 250 words via email to: routedmagazine@gmail.com. We would also like to hear about your relationship to migration and mobility (whether you are a migrant, a researcher, a student, a practitioner...).

Article guidelines:

The length of the piece should be between 700 and 1000 words.
The article should consistently use British spelling and grammar, if you are writing in English.
The simpler the language the better. Try to briefly explain or add links to any concepts, organisations, policies… introduced in the article.
Concepts and cited works/legislation/articles should be inserted in the article as hyperlinks, not as footnotes or endnotes.
All acronyms should be specified in parentheses.

Some notes on the publication process:

Once you send us your proposal, we will get back to you after the deadline for all submissions (19 December 2025).
First drafts are due on 23 January 2026, for publication in March 2026. After you send us your first draft, your editor will get back to you with their comments, which you will review before publication.
The article will be included in Routed Magazine’s newsletter and promoted on social media.
We understand this topic may be highly sensitive. If any writer wishes to remain anonymous, we commit to protecting their identity.
Please be aware that any opinions you express in your article will be yours alone and not reflect Routed’s general stance.

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