Racism

— One Race: Human

Racism — an affliction as old as humanity itself — continues to plague our world. Despite centuries of progress and countless acts of courage, this deep-rooted prejudice remains stubbornly alive.

With this year’s theme, “Racism – One Race: Human”, we call upon cartoonists from around the globe to wield their pens not just as tools of humor or satire, but as instruments of change. Let us confront the absurdity of racial superiority with powerful lines and striking ideas. Let us expose the injustice — not with anger, but with the universal language of art.

We invite you to join us in this creative resistance. Turn your thoughts into images, your indignation into inspiration — and help us show the world that beneath our differences, there is only one race: the human race.

AWARDS

The Process

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Drawing

Come up with new and striking ideas on the topic of racism and illustrate them through your cartoons.

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Submitting

Please submit your cartoons via the Google form at the link below. Each artist may submit up to 5 cartoons.

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Competition Results

Our international jury panel will announce the winners on December 20, 2025.

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Exhibitions

A selection of the submitted cartoons will be exhibited around the world. You are most welcome to participate, regardless of how well you perform in the competition.

GRAND JURY

GRAND JURY

Terms and Conditions

The “Humanity Cartoons” cartoon competition aims to raise awareness and inspire thought about the plight of refugees through the medium of cartoon art. The competition is open to all individuals aged 16 and over and encourages original and creative submissions addressing refugees. A panel of experts will judge submissions, and the winning cartoon(s) will receive a cash prize. International JournalistsAssociation (IJA) is committed to using the power of cartoon art to shed light on critical social issues. We hope this competition will contribute to a better understanding of the challenges faced by refugees.

IJA

IJA Humanity Cartoons Competition Results

Frequently asked Questions

The theme of this year’s “Humanity Cartoons” competition is the recent rise of racism. The contest encourages participants to submit original and creative cartoons addressing this theme, with the aim of raising awareness and provoking thought. Participants should focus on depicting the negative aspects of racism. The theme also emphasizes using the power of cartoon art to shed light on important social issues and to contribute to a better understanding of matters related to racism.
Everyone over the age of 16 can participate in the competition.
• First Prize: €1250 • Second Prize: €1000 • Third Prize: €750 • Jury Special Award: €500 • Honorable Mention (x3): €750
The works can be submitted through the “Apply to the Competition” section on our website.
The deadline for applications is December 15, 2025.
• The cartoon must be entirely the artist’s own work and must not have received an award in any other competition. • Works containing hate speech, insults, or incitement to violence based on race, gender, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, etc. will be disqualified. • Any content involving child abuse, pornography, or the sexual depiction of children is strictly prohibited. • Portraits of real individuals may cause legal issues, especially if drawn in a defamatory or derogatory manner, and such works may be disqualified by the jury. • The artwork size (horizontal or vertical) must be A3, file format PDF or JPEG, and resolution 300 dpi.
After the competition deadline, the pre-jury will select the top 50 works, and the main jury will determine the winners from among these 50 entries.
The winners will be announced on December 20, 2025 on our website and social media accounts.

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