IHRAM Press is seeking submissions for their upcoming anthology, highlighting: Voices of 21st-Century Activism.
We are eager to publish: Poetry, Short stories (2500 words or less), and/or Personal essays (2500 words or less).
Firsthand accounts from authors who have participated in activist movements in 2025 or during the 21st-century, from support for Palestine and Ukraine, to awareness for climate change, amongst others.
Optimistic reflections on the power of creative resistance to inspire transformation.
We are especially interested in the voices of those who have faced human-rights abuses, state violence, discrimination based on gender or sexuality, and racism, and who have protested against these injustices.
Hopeful views on how creative expression can grow a more inclusive society and world.
We would also like to publish youth first-hand accounts and reflections on these themes.
We encourage submissions from all over the world, regardless of gender or identity.
This anthology will focus on the activist interventions that have sparked widespread change. It will highlight protests and acts of resistance expressed through storytelling and personal activism.
We seek to amplify diverse perspectives and celebrate the courage of those who have stood up to demand change. From large demonstrations to small groups organizing to the transformative power of creative expression and storytelling, these acts of defiance remind us of the resilience and courage of the human spirit.
Please submit your poetry, short story, and essay to [email protected] along with the following required information:
Your full name and/or pen name.
Your country of residence.
A brief third-person bio (roughly 100 words). If your bio includes references of your past work, feel free to provide links!
A brief foreword to your piece (between 300-500 words), explaining your inspiration for creating it, background information, explanation of key characters, and any other key insight for the reader.
*If your piece is accepted, we will request a high- resolution author photograph. However, authors are not required to provide photographs of themselves and are always welcome to decline, should they wish to remain anonymous.
Thank you, we appreciate your submission.
