IHRAM Announces Winners of Art of Unity Creative Award and Rhonda Gail Williford Award

 

 

IHRAM ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF ART OF UNITY CREATIVE AWARD AND RHONDA GAIL WILLIFORD AWARD

By Wole Adedoyin

The International Human Rights Art Movement (IHRAM) is delighted to announce the winners of the prestigious Art of Unity Creative Award and the Rhonda Gail Williford Award for Poetry. These awards celebrate artistic excellence in visual and literary arts that advocate for human rights, justice, and unity across the globe.

The Art of Unity Creative Award, which honors outstanding creative works that promote unity, cultural resilience, and human dignity, has recognized two exceptional artists this year. Melanie Hyo-In Han from the United Kingdom secured the First Prize with her powerful piece, Triptych: Comfort Women. Sofia Sokol from Ukraine claimed the Second Prize for her evocative artwork, What Maky Mean. Their works stand as poignant testimoniesto the resilience of marginalized communities and the importance of historical remembrance.

Readers and art enthusiasts can view the winning pieces at: https://humanrightsartmovement.org/art-of-unity-creative-award.

In the realm of poetry, the Rhonda Gail Williford Award for Poetry recognizes poets whose work elevates the voices of those affected by injustice and conflict. This year’s First Prize was awarded to Nwuguru Chidiebere Sullivan from Nigeria for his deeply moving poem, Beyond an Hourglass, A Basket of Severed Hands Outlives Centuries of Pogroms; Still Surviving.

The Second Prize was secured by MB McLatchey from the United States for For a Dying Child, a heart-wrenching meditation on the fragility of life. Meanwhile, Leah Bobet from Canada won the Third Prize with Refeeding, a poignant reflection on survival and renewal in the face of adversity.

The winning poetry entries can be read at: https://humanrightsartmovement.org/rhonda-gail-williford-award-for-poetry.

IHRAM extends its warmest congratulations to all winners and commends their unwavering commitment to the transformative power of art and literature. Through their work, these artists and writers continue to inspire dialogue, empathy, and action for a more just world.

As the global community faces ongoing challenges, IHRAM remains dedicated to supporting artists and writers who use their craft to advocate for human rights. The organization encourages emerging creatives to participate in future editions of these awards, ensuring that diverse voices and perspectives remain at the forefront of social change.

For more information about IHRAM and its initiatives, please visit https://humanrightsartmovement.org.