INTERNATIONAL WRITERS ASSOCIATION APPOINTS GERALDINE SINYUY PhD AS CAMEROON COORDINATOR
The International Writers Association (IWA) has officially announced the appointment of Dr. Geraldine Sinyuy as the new Coordinator for its Cameroon Chapter.
This prestigious appointment was confirmed in a press statement issued by the Acting President of the Association, Wole Adedoyin.
Dr. Geraldine Sinyuy is a highly respected creative writer, educationist, researcher, editor, humanitarian, and eco-activist based in the North West Region of Cameroon. She holds a Ph.D. in Commonwealth Literature from the University of Yaoundé I and has been an active contributor to the global literary and academic community for several years.
Her literary journey began in her teenage years, with her poems and folktales regularly featured on CRTV Bamenda’s "Literary Workshop: A Programme for Creative Writing and Literary Criticism." Over the years, she has established herself as a multi-talented and passionate advocate for literature, social change, human rights, and environmental sustainability.
Dr. Sinyuy is affiliated with numerous prestigious organizations, including UNESCO-RIELA, Academia.edu, ResearchGate, and the International Human Rights Arts Movement (IHRAM), where she serves as the Director of its African Secretariat in Cameroon. In 2023, she was appointed an IHRAM Fellow and has also served as the chief judge for the WritingUkraine International Poetry Competition.
Beyond her academic and literary achievements, Dr. Sinyuy is a strong advocate for organic gardening and proper waste management. She is a World Pulse Digital Ambassador and a respected editor, serving as the critical book review editor at WordCity Literary Journal. In 2022, she founded The Rising Sun Editing Company Ltd, and in 2024, she became the editor for ASA (Journal of Education, Learning and Research). She also serves as an Editorial Adviser to The Journal of Cameroonian and Nigerian Writers League.
Her published works include Music in the Wood and Other Folktales (2023), Agonies of the Displaced (2024), and Poetry in Times of Conflict (as co-editor and contributing poet). She also co-edited Her Rights: Our Stories (2024) and contributed to Love Letters to Water (2022) alongside other anthologies. In 2017, she was a featured storyteller at World Pulse, and her short story, The Refugee’s Painting, earned her an Honorable Mention for the Creator of Justice Award in 2024, organized by IHRAM.
The International Writers Association noted that Dr. Sinyuy’s appointment is in recognition of her longstanding dedication to advancing literature, cultural advocacy, and human rights within Cameroon and beyond. Her leadership is expected to bring fresh momentum to the activities of the IWA Cameroon Chapter, particularly in empowering writers and fostering cross-cultural collaboration.
According to the Acting President, Wole Adedoyin, "Dr. Sinyuy’s impressive achievements and unwavering commitment to literary excellence make her the perfect choice to lead our efforts in Cameroon. We are confident that her leadership will significantly enhance the visibility and impact of the IWA in the region."
In her capacity as Coordinator, Dr. Sinyuy will be responsible for overseeing the chapter’s programs, coordinating events and workshops, and representing the association in various capacities at both national and international literary fora. The IWA Executive Committee has pledged its full support to her as she embarks on this new and important role.
With this appointment, the International Writers Association reaffirms its commitment to supporting outstanding literary figures and strengthening its presence across Africa, while promoting literature as a tool for human rights advocacy, cultural preservation, and social change.
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