Human rights abuses don’t stop…
And neither does IHRAM
From New York City, USA to Ibadan, Nigeria, from Kerala, India to Brisbane, Australia to Myanmar, our artists and team use creativity 24/7 to make the world a more just and welcoming place.
IHRAM Values: Beauty as a fundamental creative principle; Sincerity and Vulnerability of presentation; Celebrating Diversity and opening doorways of Engagement!
The International Human Rights Art Movement is an indispensable ally in the fight for human rights.
IHRAM expands the power of art and supports artists in their quest to heal the world. We utilize the soul-force of positive creativity in all media to work toward a world where human rights are honored equally for all.
The IHRAM uses our platforms to give voice to artists and issues around the world. We protect freedom of expression by highlighting those who might be suppressed or oppressed in their home countries.
We bring together all members of society through our programming, from artists-in-exile and at risk; to activists on the front lines of the struggle for rights and justice in their own country; to creators working in all media; to national and international politicians, government agencies, social leaders and celebrities.
We believe that creative engagement with all members of the society is the surest path toward social justice and positive change.
Learn more from our featured videos.
This documentary shows our first festival, held at Dixon Place in New York's Lower East Side, March 3-5, 2017. There were more than 50 events presenting 150+ artists and performers, including welcome videos from Norman Lear and Senator Charles E. Schumer, appearances by NYC Human Rights Commissioner Carmelyn Malalis, Chinese Democracy Activist Wei JingSheng, Nigerian activist and founder of Sahara Reporters Sowore Omoyele and many more.
Tom Block, founding producer of the International Human Rights Art Movement, joins Bob Lee for an interview about the IHRAM Celebration of Black Men, which highlighted the wisdom, beauty and talent of a selection of Black male performers.