International Human Rights Arts Movement

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The International Human Rights Arts Movement (IHRAM) is an international human rights arts organization, committed to raising the profile of human rights and social justice issues through the promotion of the arts. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12]

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Outreach

An annual activity of the organization is the International Human Rights Arts Festival (IHRAF), with the associated Art of Unity Creative Awards, which cover artistic expression across a range of genres. The organization is based in New York, US, although has wide international involvement. [13]

The International Human Rights Arts Movement, through its IHRAF activity, is registered in the USA as a 501(c)(3) organization, which effectively gives the organization tax-exempt and not-for-profit recognition. [14]

Co-sponsors

The listed co-sponsors for the organization include: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Bernie Sanders, Chuck Schumer, Barbara Streisand, Kathleen Turner, and Wei Jingsheng. [15]

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Official website for the International Human Rights Arts Movement