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A publishing imprint of IHRAM
Around every corner, for every just cause.
IHRAM Press Publishes
Literary Magazine
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Literary Magazine *
We are a Pushcart-Prize, Best American Short Stories and Best American Essays nominating quarterly literary journal.
PUBLISHED WORKS ACCEPTED UNDER FIRST WORLD RIGHTS.
ALL RIGHTS REVERT TO THE WRITER UPON PUBLICATION
Submit today to our Literary Journal!
We will be focusing on the following concerns in 2025:
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Submissions for this Quarter are NOW CLOSED.
Coming out 31st March, 2025!
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Deadline: June 1st 2025
A poignant reflection on contemporary slavery and forced migration, this issue delves into exploitative labor practices, human trafficking, and the loss of human rights. It examines the economic and personal challenges faced by migrants, including discrimination, culture shock, and the lingering mental health effects.
We are dedicated to publishing firsthand experiences of forced migration, factual retellings on contemporary slavery, reflections of the author’s personal experiences with the economic challenges or discrimination, and feelings of hope and perseverance. We encourage submissions from all over the world, regardless of gender or identity.
Magazine Themes: Modern slavery, forced migration, human trafficking, economic challenges, cultural discrimination, first-hand accounts, feelings of hope and perseverance.
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Deadline: September 1st 2025
Shining a light on life with disabilities and invisible illnesses, this edition raises awareness of the societal attitudes and injustices faced by the disabled community. It explores the impact on identity, memory, and sexuality while advocating for understanding and inclusivity.
We are eager to publish firsthand experiences by those living with a disability, reflections of the author’s personal experiences with societal justices towards illnesses, and the after-effects of discrimination on an author’s identity and sexuality. We encourage submissions from all over the world, regardless of gender or identity.
Magazine Themes: Disability awareness, invisible illnesses, societal attitudes, identity, memory, and sexuality, and the intersection of societal attitudes with an author’s lived experiences.
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Deadline: December 1st 2025
Centering on homelessness and the unhoused, this issue explores the human stories behind stereotypes, societal failures, and the fight for basic rights like shelter and healthcare. Reflections on homelessness during COVID-19 and personal journeys to stability provide a stark reminder of the ongoing struggle for dignity and safety.
We are committed to publishing personal experiences of those who have been unhoused, factual retellings of stories about homelessness in the author’s life, reflections of the author’s personal experiences, and feelings of optimism and faith. We encourage submissions from all over the world, regardless of gender or identity.
Magazine Themes: Homelessness, societal inequality, human rights, personal and creative reflections in order to break stereotypes, and post-pandemic challenges.
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.
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.
Submission Guidelines:
Before submitting, please review the following guidelines, including (1) IHRAM’s accepted media, required supplemental information, and quarterly magazine themes. We are only accepting pieces which align with our annual themes at this time. Thank you!
We are interested in reviewing and publishing the following for the 2025 quarterly magazine:
Poetry
Short stories (2500 words or less)
Essay (2500 words or less), or
Artwork*
*Accepted Visual Art includes: mixed media, acrylics, oil paintings, drawings, photographs, collages, sculptures, or any forms that fit our magazine themes.
Submission for artwork is unlimited. Please note, your published artwork might be presented in black-and-white and therefore should be suitable for “print”. We WILL NOT accept any AI-Generated art. Ensure your artwork is submitted as .JPG, .PDFs, or .PNGs.
Please submit your poetry, short story, essay, or artwork to submit@humanrightsartmovement.org along with the following required information:
Your full name and/or pen name.
Your country of residence.
A brief third-person bio (roughly 100 words). If your bio includes references of your past work, feel free to provide links!
A brief foreword to your piece (between 300-500 words), 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, authors are not required to provide photographs of themselves and are always welcome to decline, should they wish to remain anonymous.
IHRAM Press pays $50 per accepted written piece.
IHRAM Press pays $25 per accepted artist.
Award Nominees
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2024
“Instruction Manual: Sheets of Desire” by Miriam Calleja, Malta;
“The Hollow” by Pacella Chukwuma-Eke, Nigeria;
“To Bury A Curious Girl” by Amirah Al Wassif, Egypt;
“Savio” by Rigel Portales, Philippines;
“Nani’s Chai” by Navin Desai, United States;
“Fifteen” by Ana Reisens, Spain
2023
Edward Edmond Eduful, Ariana Lee, Mackenzie Duan, Alyza Taguilaso, Marcus Ugboduma and Simon Thaddeus Tsaga
2022
Joanna Cockerline, Alex Stein, AlfredoSalvatore Arcilesi, Luiza Louback, Joshua Effiong, Kristin W. Davis
2021
Laneikka Denne, Kalpna Singh-Chitnis, Sunday Obiageli, Esther Iyanuoluwa, Dean Gessie, Ashley Sophia
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2024
“Chamelemom” by Nathaniel Spencer-Cross;
“Green Door” by Kathleen Hellen;
“Quaking” by Kimberly W. Heiman
2023
Tyler Hein, Hec Lampert-Bates, Lena Petrović, Kashvi Ramani
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2024
“Red Red Roses” by Jadi Campbell, Germany and United States;
“Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is Terrorism Against Women’s Bodies” by Nagasha Martina, Uganda
2023
Ian Stewart
IHRAM Publishes
Quarterly Literary Magazine 2024
IHRAM QUARTERLY LITERARY MAGAZINE Indigenous Voices
OUT NOW — IN PRINT!
Throughout history and across the globe, Indigenous people have faced silenced voices, profound injustices, and forced displacement from their homes and communities. However, they continue to rise; sharing their stories with courage and pride and beautifully threading their ideas of spirituality and mythology into the innate fabric of their narratives. The authors and artists in Indigenous Voices urge us to challenge the past, draw insight from their themes, and carry their knowledge into our present and future.
IHRAM Magazine proudly provides a platform for these native voices, offering a space for poetry and prose to resonate with reflections of heart, hope, and the enduring connection to land. 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 2024 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 Childhood Dreams and Aspirations
OUT NOW — IN PRINT!
A child’s experiences will shape their entire life, from their dreams to their aspirations, all the way into adulthood. The authors and artists featured in Childhood Dreams and Aspirations boldly share their firsthand accounts and reflect upon their youth experience: tales of childhood memories trans- formed into life lessons, challenges faced by teachers, war-affected youths, and advice to our future children.
IHRAM Magazine proudly creates a space for authors to spread their voices through poetry and prose, championing for youth empowerment and childhood dreams. 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 2024 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 2024 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 2024 Literary Magazine. If your home base is not listed, don’t worry! CLICK HERE OR THE COVER IMAGE TO VIEW ONLINE.
IHRAM Publishes
Literary Magazine 2023
IHRAM LITERARY MAGAZINE 2023 COLLECTED WORKS
OUT NOW — IN PRINT!
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.
IHRAM Press Blog
Support Artistic Activists
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“The World that Loved Executioners” by Vyacheslav Konoval
It doesn’t matter what your state is, / look at the map / everything is conditional
“Free” by Haro Istamboulian
“You toast to life and love in a clear glass or three while drought dries their kidney as the government bathes in greed / You are not free. “
“Manifesto of the Repressed” by Arathi Menon
“Some people think we are talking bullshit and they may be partially right.”
“I Saw You” by Zaynab Iliyasu Bobi
“What else did you see as the water hardened into a mirror? I asked. I saw You”
“Lie Fallow” by Jade Wallace
“Before week’s end, I was healed enough to rejoin the living. I felt my gynecologist had fixed a decades-old, prenatal mistake by sealing up my fallopian tubes and sequestering my ovaries from the rest of my body. “
“Grandma” by Bhuwan Thapaliya
ravaged by walking barefoot on rough terrain / she looked older than her ancestral deity on a hilltop nearby
“If Walls Could Talk” by Kali Fox-Jirgl
“Sometimes our walls exist just to see who has the strength to knock them down”
“Amalgamation” by Ali Ashhar
Beneath the far horizon there’s a ground; / beyond propaganda and prejudice, / between rain and sunshine
Simple Operations” by Elaine Gao
One plus one equals two. / Black hair plus yellow skin equals Chinese, / who take your orange chicken order / and owns the best massage parlor. / But there’s no place else for your forehead’s crease.
“Rippling Song Of Scars“ by Chinecherem Enujioke
my mother tells me to be patient/that all troubled /waters will calm/that even shards of a broken mirror are all mirrors
“Skin Too Thick” by Fadrian Adrian Bartley
let them know that giants cannot crush the rain with bare hands. / or sweep away the river with their lashes.
“Mr. Carter’s Women” by Ananda Kumar
Your daughter is a prodigy, your granddaughter is a leading virologist, and your great-granddaughter is a Picasso in the making. Look at what you have made, Mr. Carter!
“Boys of the Savanna“ by Chinedu Gospel
There's a God. And there are / voices that whir from beneath / the turf —angels, ancestors. Our boys
