IHRAM’s Latest!
Oud Player on the Tel
IHRAM presents a story about how the founding of Israel could have been a catalyst for peace, and instead became 75 years of conflict, into the war of today. By IHRAM Founding Executive Director Tom Block.
New York, NY: November 8-24, 2024
HERE Arts Center, 145 6th Ave., NY, NY
Set in the foothills of Jerusalem in 1947, the play follows a family of Jewish refugees from Europe, after the destruction of World War II. Amir, the unofficial leader of the small Palestinian village of Bayt Jiz, welcomes Melke, the patriarch of the arriving Jewish family, and they become fast friends. Amir invites Melke into his home, teaches him the intricacies of growing olives and assures him that things will not be the same for him and his family here, as they were up in the northern lands.
The world is changing, however. The winds of history cannot be staid.
African Spoken Word Competition
Ibadan, Nigeria: December 1, 2024
We received more than 60 submissions from 11 countries. The participating countries include Eswatini, South Africa, Malawi, the Netherlands, Nigeria, India, Zambia, Kenya, Zimbabwe, and Mauritius.. This competition captured the imagination and creativity of artists across the African continent and beyond.
This competition is a testimony to the power of art in reflecting and addressing critical human rights issues that resonate deeply within African communities.
Check out the winners and Honorable Mentions HERE
Her Rights, Our Stories
A Collection Of Poems And Essays On The Plight Of Women And Girls In Africa.
New York, NY: September 1, 2024
The anthology is a collective call to all stake- holders of from the grassroots to the cities of Africa to team up and end injustice and violence against women. A gender-inclusive society is stronger than a gender-biased society. Women have a pivotal role to play in the development of the society and once they are excluded, the result is higher vulnerability and poverty levels which give birth to a frail and crumbling society.
Edited by IHRAM African Secretariat Director Wole Adedoyin, and Dr. Geraldine Sinyuy.
Curatorial Editor Kelly Kaur.
Vision: We believe in a world where artists are free to use their creativity to provide an engine for social change, and their work is honored as a human right.
Mission: We amplify the critical voices of artists who risk their lives to bring human rights issues to the forefront of conversation and inspire social change around the world.
Values: Beauty as a fundamental creative value; sincerity and vulnerability of presentation; opening doorways of
engagement and celebrating diversity!
The International Human Rights Art Movement has:
Highlighted the work of more than 2000 writers, poets, performers and activists from 100+ countries.
Paid every single artist who works with us, from Algeria to Zimbabwe, Papua New Guinea to Portugal, and around the world.
Highlighted causes ranging from Female Genital Mutilation in Kenya, LGBTQ restritctions around the world, Iranian Women’s struggles, impressions from a war in Ukraine and many, many more concerns.
IHRAF Festival 2023!
This documentary from the 2023 IHRAF Festival at the Tank Theater (December 4-10), shows the power and possibility of art at the intersection of society and the spirit. Meet our creators and hear them speak! Documentary by Chris Bradley.
IHRAF Festival 2021
This documentary from the 2021 IHRAF Festival at the Wild Project (December 6-12), shows the power and possibility of art at the intersection of society and the spirit. Meet our creators and hear them speak! Documentary by Mollie Block.
IHRAM Celebrates
A schedule of events throughout the year featuring an international cast of visual and performing artist-activists and culminating in our annual festival held on Human Rights Day in December.
IHRAM Inspires
Publications, videos and other digital platforms curating and promoting original works that draw urgent attention to human rights and social justice issues.
IHRAM Mobilizes
Programs which recognize artist-activists or train the next generation of social justice leaders.
“Without art, the Civil Rights Movement would have been like a bird without wings”
- Rep. John R. Lewis (D-GA), 1940-2020
ABOUT
IHRAM protects freedom of expression and safeguards artists at risk by leveraging the power of creative expression to advocate for human rights and social justice around the world. Through our festivals, publications, fellowships and partnerships, we work to raise awareness of critical issues and inspire influencers, policy makers and global citizens to mobilize and take action.
GET INVOLVED
The fight for human rights never stops. We welcome all people of good will to share their time and talent with us, participate in a program, make a donation or collaborate with us on an initiative or event. We want to hear from you!
“I have found a platform, which advocates humanity and human rights without prejudice, fear and reservations...Let us stand against the violation of human rights, inequality and discrimination. Let us build a bond among communities. Let there be light, peace and humanity.”
— Shagufta Hussein on the IHRAM, poet, Bangladesh
