Short Abstract

The theme examines how the historical experiences of colonialism and contemporary postcolonial realities intersect with gender, sexuality, conflict, social inequality, and public health across Africa.

Long Abstract

Intersectionality, Conflict, Sexuality and Public Health in Africa: Colonial Legacies, Postcolonial Transformations and Social Resilience

Africa's contemporary social and public health realities are deeply connected to historical processes, including colonial encounters, cultural transformations, political conflicts and postcolonial restructuring. This theme invites critical interdisciplinary scholarship that examines how intersectionality, conflict, sexuality and public health intersect in shaping African societies and lived experiences. Particular attention is given to how gender, age, ethnicity, class, religion, disability and other social identities influence vulnerability, access to healthcare, experiences of conflict and responses to social change. The theme also encourages examination of colonial legacies and their continuing implications for sexuality, health institutions, cultural practices, social inequalities and conflict management. Contributions may explore how African communities, institutions and individuals have negotiated these challenges and developed forms of social resilience, adaptation and collective response. Historical and contemporary perspectives are particularly welcome, including studies of conflict, displacement, gender relations, sexual health, cultural practices, urbanisation, migration, healthcare systems and community-based responses. The theme seeks to create a multidisciplinary platform for scholars to interrogate Africa's complex past and present while generating new perspectives on social justice, human wellbeing, resilience and sustainable transformation.

Keywords: Intersectionality; Conflict; Sexuality; Public Health; Colonial Legacies; Postcolonial Africa; Gender; Social Resilience; Cultural Practices; Social Transformation.

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