IHRAM Publishes
IHRAM Publishes is a Pushcart-Prize, Best American Short Stories and Best American Essays nominating literary journal.
PUBLISHED WORKS ACCEPTED UNDER FIRST WORLD RIGHTS.
ALL RIGHTS REVERT TO THE WRITER UPON PUBLICATION
IHRAM Publishes has moved to a quarterly, themed literary edition!
AND: we are now accepting visual artwork for inclusion in the journal!
We will be focusing on the following concerns:
First Quarter: Resilience Amidst Displacement — PUBLISHED
Second Quarter: Reflections of Feminine Empowerment — PUBLISHED
Third Quarter: Childhood Reflections and Youth Empowerment. — PUBLISHED
Fourth Quarter: Indigenous Voices: Heart, Hope and Land: SUBMIT YOUR WORK TODAY!
Desirous of hearing the voices of original thinkers and land stewards, our fourth quarterof the IHRAM literary magazine is dedicated to indigenous culture and experience in light of Indigenous history in Canada, highlighting Indigenous authors and artists.
Themes: Land stewardship, spirituality, mythology and dreams, aspirations, value of the native voice, challenges faced in this modern world, indigenous experiences which shaped the writer's adulthood, indigenous culture, etc.
Of course, we will continue to look, to listen and to learn about issues of concern for creators from Algeria to Zimbabwe, and everywhere in between! Up to 50% of each issue will be reserved for pieces that expand our understanding of human rights and social justice concerns not covered by the quarterly theme.
Submission Guidelines:
Please submit your poem, short story, essay (2500 words or less), or artwork to submit@humanrightsartmovement.org, along with the following information:
Your full name and/or pen name.
Your country of residence.
A photograph of you (high-resolution with no filters) should you wish to provide one.*
A brief third-person bio (2-5 sentences). If your bio includes references of your past work, feel free to provide links!
A brief foreword to your piece, explaining your inspiration for creating it, background information, explanation of key characters, and any other key insight for the reader.
*If your piece is accepted, we will request a high-resolution author photograph. However, auhors are not required to provide photographs of themselves and are always welcome to decline, should they wish to remain anonymous.
IHRAM Publishes pays $50 per accepted written piece.
IHRAM Publishes pays $25 per accepted artist.
SUBMISSIONS ARE LIMITED TO ONE WRITTEN PIECE PER WRITER.
SUBMISSIONS OF ARTWORK ARE UNLIMITED.
We publish an ever-expanding collection of original works from lesser known and up-and-coming writers who seek to bring attention to urgent social justice issues around the world. We base our work on the values of beauty, sincerity, vulnerability, engagement and celebration of diversity.
IHRAM Publishes has presented work from 73 countries and 30 U.S. States.
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Pushcart Prize nominees in 2023: Edward Edmond Eduful, Ariana Lee, Mackenzie Duan, Alyza Taguilaso,Marcus Ugboduma and Simon Thaddeus Tsaga
Best American Short Stories nominees in 2023: Tyler Hein, Hec Lampert-Bates, Lena Petrović, Kashvi Ramani
Best American Essays nominee in 2023: Ian Stewart
Pushcart Prize nominees in 2022: Joanna Cockerline, Alex Stein, AlfredoSalvatore Arcilesi, Luiza Louback, Joshua Effiong, Kristin W. Davis
Pushcart Prize nominees in 2021: Laneikka Denne, Kalpna Singh-Chitnis, Sunday Obiageli, Esther Iyanuoluwa, Dean Gessie, Ashley Sophia
IHRAM QUARTERLY LITERARY MAGAZINE Childhood Dreams and Aspirations
OUT NOW — IN PRINT!
The pieces featured in this quarter’s magazine explore themes of economic parity, workplace equity, and the ongoing pursuit of gender equality. IHRAM Magazine proudly advocates for peaceful feminism through creativity that sparks dialogue and promotes unity. Through poetry, prose, and visual art, we delve into not only the challenges but also the triumphs of women worldwide, amplifying voices often marginalized and celebrating the resilience found in shared stories.
The IHRAM magazine was created with a simple goal: to celebrate and uplift up-and-coming authors from all over the world; each of the authors in this anthology contend with their identities in the context of their environments, providing readers with their unique perspectives on issues of human rights.
Thank you for being part of a greater cause.
Find your home country below and purchase a copy of the 2023 Literary Magazine. If your home base is not listed, don’t worry! CLICK HERE OR THE COVER IMAGE TO VIEW ONLINE.
IHRAM QUARTERLY LITERARY MAGAZINE Reflections of Feminine Empowerment
OUT NOW — IN PRINT!
The pieces featured in this quarter’s magazine explore themes of economic parity, workplace equity, and the ongoing pursuit of gender equality. IHRAM Magazine proudly advocates for peaceful feminism through creativity that sparks dialogue and promotes unity. Through poetry, prose, and visual art, we delve into not only the challenges but also the triumphs of women worldwide, amplifying voices often marginalized and celebrating the resilience found in shared stories.
The IHRAM magazine was created with a simple goal: to celebrate and uplift up-and-coming authors from all over the world; each of the authors in this anthology contend with their identities in the context of their environments, providing readers with their unique perspectives on issues of human rights.
Thank you for being part of a greater cause.
Find your home country below and purchase a copy of the 2023 Literary Magazine. If your home base is not listed, don’t worry! CLICK HERE OR THE COVER IMAGE TO VIEW ONLINE.
IHRAM QUARTERLY LITERARY MAGAZINE RESILIENCE AMIDST DISPLACEMENT
OUT NOW — IN PRINT!
Home is a privilege so many of us take for granted. Whether it’s a simple roof over our heads, enclosed walls to shelter our loved ones, or the luxury of a locked door. The authors and artists featured in Resilience Amidst Displacement: Voice of a Refugee bravely share their stories and reflect upon the experiences of others; tales of being torn from home, watching their cities destroyed from afar, navigating unfamiliar cultures, and reconstructing their understanding of home within themselves.
The IHRAM magazine was created with a simple goal: to celebrate and uplift up-and-coming authors from all over the world; each of the authors in this anthology contend with their identities in the context of their environments, providing their unique perspectives on issues of human rights.
Thank you for being part of a greater cause.
Find your home country below and purchase a copy of the 2023 Literary Magazine. If your home base is not listed, don’t worry! CLICK HERE OR THE COVER IMAGE TO VIEW ONLINE.
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IHRAM LITERARY MAGAZINE 2023 COLLECTED WORKS
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If art is a window, consider this magazine a direct line — a can and string mechanism — to a fellow human, a world away. The beauty of the International Human Rights Art Movement is that we are not just another soldier in the fight for global human equality; we are a peaceful space for human connection and reflection. We envision a world where artist activism is honored as a human right, and a source of social change.
The IHRAM magazine was created with a simple goal: to celebrate and uplift up-and-coming authors from all over the world; each of the authors in this anthology contend with their identities in the context of their environments, providing their unique perspectives on issues of human rights
Find your home country below and purchase a copy of the 2023 Literary Magazine. If your home base is not listed, don’t worry! CLICK HERE OR THE COVER IMAGE TO VIEW ONLINE.
If Tomorrow Never Comes, by Nneamaka Onochie
I closed my eyes and prayed tomorrow never comes, eventually dozing off with Mama's sobs lurking in my dreams.
“Regreso a casa” by Brittany Dulski
Ana bustled around her small senior living apartment downtown. It was a nervous kind of energy; the kind that requires a deep focus on something like removing non-existing scuff marks on the floor.
“Paradise of Poverty” by Olayioye Paul Bamidele
You can tell: the poplars, shredding their leaves / Fruits, unstitching their stems to the floor.
“Behind the Barbed Wire” by Leila Zak
Gaunt and hollow-eyed, they stared through the mesh: people who didn’t look like people, enshrouded by a sickness that seemed to cling to the air.
“The Dream Season” by A. N. Grace
Last night they released The Panama Papers / Now—days months years later— / it’s like no one remembers
“The Music of Birds in Exile” by Ewa Gerald Onyebuchi
mama is not dead / she sits under the plum tree beside my window / she’s a bird with prominent feathers; she's a girl of fifteen
“Glass Ceilings” by Goodwell Kaipa
Sometimes I find her sitting outside at night / Gazing at the stars or otherwise still sky.
“Rose” by Gezani Abel Maluleke
South Africa is our land; / She exhales the salty ocean breeze / She instigates freedom from Robin Island.
“In Exile” by Toby Ameson
A life of passion and purpose and meaning / a chosen family of people / who live in exile — together.
“All Our Stories Come Ashore” by Nancy Meyer
Like my saying nothing. When the garage attendant called Mel “boy.” Saying nothing. When he was depressed, overlooked by his white boss. Saying nothing. When, after the divorce, our 16-year-old son’s white therapist told him it was “okay to pass for white.”
“We Remember” by Debbie Cutler
I can only imagine / the helpless feeling / seeing fellow souls, one by one
