IHRAM’s Latest!
ArtForce Drops!
The IHRAM podcast that amplifies the voices of IHRAM (International Human Rights Art Movement) creators who continue to make resistance art amidst adversity & in life-threatening geopolitical situations is live! Join nomadic arts maker and Webby Award winning CreatorKatie Mack, as she bridges the gap to a US-based Western audience, exploring what it means to make art against all odds.
Listen to the latest episodes HERE
Episode 1: Introduction to the IHRAM
Episode 2: Sanaz, Iranian visual artist living in Tehran
Episode 3: Geraldine, Writer and activist in the middle of the Cameroon Civil War
Episode 4: Progga, Bangladeshi student, writer and Queer advocate
Episode 5: Ibrahim, Ugandan poet on the run and in exile from his oppressive government
Episode 6: Wafa, Palestinian filmmaker who was working on a film about her homeland - Gaza - before the war. She will return to finish the film as soon as she is able . . .
Episode 7: Amma/Gaudia, Two student artist-activists, one in India and one Nigerian-British
New IHRAM African Office
We are thrilled to announce that longtime IHRAM contributor, Fellow, literary judge and book editor Geraldine Sinyuy will be heading out third African office, this one in Cameroon. Geraldine is a passionate and committed human rights and environmental advocate, even in the face of an ongoing civil war in her hometown.
Direct Action
Artists Under Pressure!
IHRAM responds
The International Human Rights Art Movement has begun the process of initiating a Direct Action granting program, to respond to artists-at-risk from around the world, who reach out to us on a weekly basis. Recent emails received include:
”Even feeding on a daily basis is a big problem, as well as knowing where I will sleep. I am at risk because of my Queer works.” Aron Touch, Uganda
”Because of my ethical stance against corruption and my refusal to comply with unlawful practices, I have been subjected to defamation, isolation, and threats. I am unable to live with dignity, peace, or safety.” Mustafa Abdulmalek Abdulaziz Abdulmajeed Alsumaidi, Yemen
“I am a Venezuelan independent pop singer-songwriter, currently displaced in Argentina due to the political and humanitarian crisis in my country. My wife and I have been surviving under extreme conditions: undocumented, homeless, and without access to stable income, food, or shelter.” David Rangel, Venezuela
Help us help them HERE!
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.
Values: Beauty as a fundamental creative value; sincerity and vulnerability of presentation; opening doorways of
engagement and celebrating diversity!
IHRAF Festival 2024
This documentary from the 2024 IHRAF Festival at the Tank Theater (December 9th - 15th), shows the power and possibility of art at the intersection of society and the spirit. Meet our creators and hear them speak! Documentary by Kevin Frech of Logical Chaos.
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.
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
