The African Human Rights Sustainability Poetry Competition A project of IHRAM Press Literary Magazine (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (March 2026). We provide the following information as an archive. About The Internation Human Rights Art Movement’s (IHRAM) African Secretariat is elated to announce the African Human Rights Sustainability Poetry Competition, dedicated to inspiring creative expression and critical thinking about environmental issues and sustainability.This contest invites poets to explore the urgent challenges facing our planet and envision a more sustainable future through the power of words. This competition draws inspiration from the intersection of poetry and environmental advocacy. We encourage works that reflect, but are not limited to: environmental justice, reciprocality with nature, sustainable living, climate action, personal connection with the environment, etc. No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2026 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationOne-time contest AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Poetry Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Africans.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: Up to 40 lines.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Nature/Environment: Environmental issues. Place/Regions: Specific region. Other: See guidelines.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $100 winning prize.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to contest webpage Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Make a Donation The African Human Rights Sustainability Poetry Competition Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsAmerica's Slide Towards Authoritarianism Anthology CLOSEDArt of Unity Creative Award CLOSEDArt, Action, Impact: Voices of 21st-century Activism Anthology CLOSEDCreators of Justice Literary Award DNQIHRAF Publishes - Youth BELIEVED DEFUNCTIHRAM Press Literary MagazineRhonda Gail Williford Award for Poetry ON HIATUSToday's Pressured Youth: What Will They Say? Anthology CLOSEDVoices of Ukraine Anthology CLOSEDYouth Speaks: Human Rights in Verse Anthology CLOSED Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 22 May 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only