Creators of Justice Literary Awards

In 2021, the IHRAF Publishes Creators of Justice Awards received over 250 submissions, from 55 countries and 24 US States. Prizes were awarded in: essay, short story and poetry.

2021 First Prize Winners

 

Sunday Obiageli

“An Unwanted Two-spirit”

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Dean Gessie

“Officers of Adaptation to Climate Change”

Read Dean's short story

Sophia Ashley

“In so-called Green Pastures”

Read Sophia's poetry
 
 

Youth Category

 

Harsimran Kaur

“Yellow”

Read Harsimran's Short Story

2021 Second Prize Winners

 

Caprice Haverty

“The Last Group to Seek Justice”

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Neille Williams

“The Light and Shade”

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Joshua Effong

“A Brief Understanding of Shelving”

Read Joshua's poetry
 

Youth Category

Srina Bose

“This is Not a Political Poem”

Read Srina's Poem

2021 Third Prize Winners

 

Ayesha Kajee

“Sagal: A Glimpse of An-other”

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Joe Johnson

“You Think You Know”

Read Joe's short story

Abu Bakr Sadiq

“Uncensored Footage of the Cyborg Leading a Protest in Lagos”

Read Abu's poetry
 

Youth Category

Mahbubat Salahudeen

“My Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia”

Read Mahbubat's Short Story

2021 Honorable Mentions

 
Essay
Short Story
Youth Category
Poetry

Past Award Winners

 
2020