[Linganth] Call for Panel Proposals – WAU 2025 Congress, Antigua, Guatemala

[Ricardo A. Fagoaga H.]

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Call for Panel Proposals

World Anthropological Union (WAU) 2025 Congress

Unearthing Humanity: Critical and Urgent Epistemic Redefinitions in World
Anthropologies

Hybrid Congress | Antigua, Guatemala | November 3–8, 2025



Information

English: https://bit.ly/WAU2025eng

Español: https://bit.ly/WAU2025esp



The World Anthropological Union (WAU) 2025 Congress, “Unearthing Humanity:
Critical and Urgent Epistemic Redefinitions in World
Anthropologies”, stands as a crucial intellectual gathering in an era
marked by profound global transformations. As the boundaries of human
experience continue to shift under the weight of technological
advancements, environmental crises, and sociopolitical upheavals,
anthropology is uniquely positioned to engage with the intricate dynamics
of cultural, social, and ecological change. The WAU 2025 Congress invites
scholars, practitioners, and activists to collectively interrogate and
redefine the epistemic foundations of the discipline, addressing the urgent
need for inclusive, ethical, and innovative approaches to understanding
humanity in its diverse and interconnected forms.



At the heart of the WAU 2025 Congress is a recognition of the uneven power
dynamics that have historically shaped anthropological knowledge
production. The emphasis on epistemic justice foregrounds the voices of
those historically marginalized, advocating for methodologies that
dismantle Eurocentric frameworks and integrate pluralistic, indigenous, and
localized epistemologies. This endeavor is complemented by critical
reflections on the discipline’s colonial legacies, as explored in tracks
such as “Decolonizing Methodologies” and “Histories of Anthropology.” By
embracing diverse ways of knowing and prioritizing collaborative
approaches, the WAU 2025 Congress seeks to not only interrogate the past
but to envision a future in which anthropology serves as a tool for global
equity and mutual understanding.



Simultaneously, the WAU 2025 Congress highlights the interdisciplinary
potential of anthropology in addressing the most pressing challenges of our
time. Tracks such as “Anthropology of Climate and Environment” and “Global
Challenges and Local Realities” underscore the role of anthropologists in
navigating the tensions between global systems and localized experiences,
while themes like “Technology and Society” examine the anthropological
implications of digital transformation. These discussions, enriched by the
diverse perspectives of participants from around the world, aim to expand
the discipline’s theoretical and practical horizons. “Unearthing
Humanity” thus calls for a collective reimagining of anthropology’s purpose
and possibilities, emphasizing its role as a critical, reflexive, and
transformative lens on the human condition.



Tracks of the Congress

Panel proposals are welcome in (but not limited to) the following tracks:

- Epistemic Justice: Inclusivity and Representation in Anthropological
Research

- Interdisciplinary Approaches: Bridging Anthropology with Other Sciences

- Global Challenges and Local Realities: Anthropological Responses

- Technology and Society: The Anthropological Implications of Digital
Transformation

- Future Directions in Anthropological Theory and Practice

- Heritage and Memory: Preserving Tangible and Intangible Culture

- Urban Spaces and Cultural Dynamics: Shaping and Being Shaped by Urban
Life

- Migration, Diasporas, and Mobilities: Dynamics of Displacement and
Belonging

- Histories of Anthropology: Local to Global Perspectives

- Anthropology of Climate and Environment: Human Adaptation and Advocacy

- Ethics in Anthropological Practice: Power, Identity, and Responsibility

- Decolonizing Methodologies: Redefining Research Paradigms

- Anthropology of Health: Cultures of Medicine, Wellbeing, and Care

- Language, Communication, and Power: Anthropological Perspectives

- Performing and Visual Arts: Expressive Cultures and Identity



Scholarship Opportunities

To promote inclusiveness, the WAU 2025 Congress is offering scholarships to
facilitate participation:

- In-Person Scholarships: 20 scholarships of up to $1,000 for travel,
accommodation, registration, and living expenses.

- Online Scholarships: 50 scholarships covering registration fees for
virtual participation.



Information

English: https://bit.ly/WAU2025eng

Español: https://bit.ly/WAU2025esp



For further information or questions, please contact us at:
info at waucongress.org



Ricardo A. Fagoaga-Hernández

Chair, Organizing Committee

WAU 2025 Congress | Antigua, Guatemala

November 3-8, 2025

Email: info at waucongress.org
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