IHRAM’s Latest!
the Feminine Voices of Malta
Celebrating the powerful voices of Maltese women and highlighting the historical struggle for “freedom of a woman’s essence.”
New York, NY: June 20, 2024
il-Leħen Femminili ta’ Malta captures the raw and poignant experi- ences of Maltese women throughout history, published in the midst of a crucial, cultural turning point. This collection unveils the subtle and overt acts of discrimination, the societal expectations tethered by tradition, religion, and politics, and the profound strength of women who refuse to be silenced.
ArtForce!
A new Arts & Culture Podcast from The International Human Rights Art Movement,
hosted by Webby-Award recipient Katie Mack
New York, NY: July 5, 2024
Welcome to ArtForce, where we amplify the voices of IHRAM artists creating incendiary artwork amidst adversity and life-threatening geopolitical situations. Join our nomadic, NYC-based host Katie Mack as she bridges the gap, exploring what it means to make art against all odds from a Western perspective. Tune in to hear stories of resilience and passion on ArtForce.
Check out the trailer HERE. And sign up to make certain not to miss an episode when they drop!
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.
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
