What they’re saying about us…

Your organization has been a profound inspiration to me. As a young activist exploring human rights through art and performance, I have often looked to your work as a model of how creativity can amplify marginalized voices and foster meaningful dialogue. The dedication and vision of the International Human Rights Art Movement have motivated me to pursue activism that bridges scholarship, performance, and social justice.
Nirav Sachan, India, 2026

I also just want to say that this project has been one of the most important and meaningful experiences I’ve ever had. Beyond being part of something so significant, I truly appreciated the creative freedom I was given and that my ideas were heard and brought to life.
Inna Ivanovskaya, IHRAF Festival Videographer, 2025

I am truly honored to be asked to curate a performance block for the International Human Rights Art Festival under the theme “Celebration of Africa.” The opportunity to collaborate with your team again and to amplify African artistry fills me with excitement and gratitude. Your trust in my vision, and your commitment to centering African voices on such a vital platform, means the world. Please know how deeply I appreciate this chance to contribute to IHRAF’s mission.  Working with you over the years has been one of my great joys, and I am eager to continue this partnership with renewed energy. Thank you for believing in the power of African stories and for creating spaces where they can shine.  
Taiwo Aloba, Nigerian-American, IHRAF Festival 2025

There are not enough words to express our infinite gratitude for giving us the opportunity to let us curate the show and allowing us to bring such powerful voices on stages! Thank you for creating this opportunity to create bold work in response to the social and political climate of these days: it is really important, even fundamental, and we are glad to have been part of it!
Sara Pizzi, SaraIka Movement Collective, IHRAF Festival: Queens, 2025

I am overwhelmed with gratitude and joy upon receiving the cash prize (as transferred via Moneygram) for winning the recently concluded International Human Rights Music Competition! It's an incredible honor to be recognized for my music and advocacy. Thank you for this amazing opportunity and for believing in the power of music to drive positive change. Your efforts in promoting human rights through art are truly inspiring. I'm thrilled to have been part of this competition and look forward to continuing to use my music as a force for good.
Itunu Oyewale, Nigeria, African Human Rights Music Competition, 2025

I’m still buzzing from the incredible experience! :D  This event has truly transformed my life in ways I never expected. Thank you for crafting such a beautiful and thoughtfully designed platform that champions beauty, justice, and human rights. Your patience and unwavering support throughout the pre-production process meant the world to me. You were always there with that lifeline just when I needed it! :)
Lindsey Wilson, IHRAF Festival 2024

Thank you so much for the incredible opportunity to perform at this year’s festival. It was truly an honor to share my work on The Tank’s stage and to be part of such a meaningful celebration of art and human rights. The experience was deeply fulfilling. Your support, organization, and dedication to creating a safe and welcoming space for artists made this journey unforgettable.
Tina Bararian, Iranian-American, IHRAF Festival 2024

Whatever force moved you to begin this movement called IHRAM was a very great one. If I keep quiet, then the hairs on my head will certainly be shouting it out because it can't be bottled, I mean the impact of IHRAM in my creative life. Tom it's from the bottom of my heart. IHRAM has given me visibility. Thanks so much for featuring me in that post entitled From the African Secretariat. If you know what it means for the voice of of a creative writer to be silenced by lack of opportunities, then you know what IHRAM has done for me. Thanks immensely.
Geraldine Sinyuy, Cameroon, 2024

In my view, IHRAF is one of the most powerful movements of the 21st century, and it is here to stay.  IHRAF has revolutionized human rights through the use of arts.
Wole Adedoyin, Nigeria, Founding Director, IHRAF African Secretariat, 2021-present

The International Human Rights Art Festival is doing an amazing work by empowering creative writers and providing them with the tools, resources and support they need to create lasting change. By fostering a community of artists and activists united in their pursuit of social justice, IHRAF has established itself as a beacon of hope and a catalyst for change, harnessing the transformative power of art to make the world a better place.
Stanley Umezulike, Nigeria, 2023