PANAF 2025

Zanzibar, Tanzania

The Pan-African Network for Artistic Freedom (PANAF) is an initiative advocating for freedom of artistic expression in the creative sector. Founded by Selam, a non-profit cultural organization, PANAF seeks to establish an inclusive voice for organizations, artists and culture producers to demand for safe and enabling environments for artistic creativity in the society.

In 2025, Selam and ARC worked together to organize and host the second PANAF Summit in Zanzibar, Tanzania from February 14 to 16 focused on the theme, “Art, Civic Engagement, and Movement Building”.

Read the Summary Report on the 2nd Edition of the PANAF Summit