International Human Rights Art Movement (IHRAM),

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.


Founded out of Tom Block’s own art-activist practice, the IHRAM offered a manner of expanding positive energy and influencing social justice and human rights discussions around the world.  
The first iteration of the project was the Amnesty International Human Rights Art Festival, which Tom produced  in 2010 outside of Washington DC, the the largest such event ever.  The event brought more than 500 artists offering 200 different art events in 40 venues over a weekend.  

Tom Block 

Costanza Bugiani

Kalpna Singh-Chitnis

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Exploring society’s voice for masculinity, this edition examines the evolving discourse around emotion, identity, and the male experience. From breaking down the stereotypes of toxic masculinity to embracing emotional vulnerability, it highlights the intersection of language, culture, and societal expectations surrounding what is deemed “masculine” and “feminine.” 

We are eager to publish firsthand experiences by men, factual retellings of stories told by men in the author’s life, and reflections of the author’s personal experiences with emotion, identity, and the male experience. We encourage submissions from all over the world, regardless of gender or identity.

Themes: Firsthand experiences by men, masculinity and toxic masculinity, emotional expression, societal norms, language and identity, author reflections on factual retellings. 


The Evolving Gaze: Society’s Voice for Masculinity

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 for descendants of slavery.

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.

Themes: Modern slavery, forced migration, human trafficking, economic challenges, cultural discrimination, first-hand accounts, feelings of hope and perseverance.


Invisible Chains: Contemporary Slavery and Forced Migration

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.
Themes: Disability awareness, invisible illnesses, societal attitudes, identity, memory, and sexuality, and the intersection of societal attitudes with an author’s lived experiences.

Enduring Voices: Life with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses

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.
Themes: Homelessness, societal inequality, human rights, personal and creative reflections in order to break stereotypes, and post-pandemic challenges.

Echoes from the Street: Homelessness and the Unhoused

They razed sugarcane fields
to erect the bones that formed 
our neighborhood schools, but never 
taught us the truth buried in the land:
that the bedrock of our education was built
over unmarked graves of slave laborers;

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