Who are we?
Humanity Cartoons is a joint project of Time to Help and Human Rights Solidarity. These are two registered charities in England and Wales. Time to Help is active in humanitarian aid; and Human Rights Solidarity works on human rights. Immigration and asylum is an issue where these two areas of charitable work come together. Why does immigration matters?
Immigration and asylum are among the most important topics of discussion in the world today. The migration flow from East to West and from South to North is growing exponentially every year. Last year, approximately 80.000 people have applied for asylum in the UK. According to a UN report, more than 108 million people were forcibly displaced by the end of 2022. What is the problem?
This mobility brings with it economic, social and political problems. People who leave their countries at the risk of death face brand new problems in the countries they think of as 'safe harbours'. Some are arrested, some deported and yet others lose their mental health within years of uncertainty imposed on them.
Power of art!
By using the language of art, we want to raise social awareness about this vital issue and contribute to the solution of this human tragedy. For this purpose, 768 artists from many countries submitted 1,278 works to the cartoon competition on 'migration and immigration'. The wonderful cartoons you see here have been selected from these drawings. Refugees welcome!
Each of the works emphasises the reasons why migrants leave their countries, the difficult conditions they live in and the human rights violations they are exposed to. As people living in peace and prosperity, we have to think about them. Like every human being, they have the right to live freely. We should extend all kinds of helping hands to them and create the safe living conditions they need. The United Kingdom must be welcoming refugees.
1.Gustavo Fernando Caballero Talavera (Guffo) - Mexico
2.Ali Miraee - Iran
3.Vladimir Pavlik - Slovakia
4.Luc Descheemaeker - Belgium
5.Hamit Gis - Turkiye
6.Alireza Pakdel - Iran
2.Ali Miraee - Iran
3.Vladimir Pavlik - Slovakia
4.Luc Descheemaeker - Belgium
5.Hamit Gis - Turkiye
6.Alireza Pakdel - Iran
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Kianoush Ramezani
Kianoush Ramezani-Iranian awarded political cartoonist, Kianoush Ramezani lives and works in Europe since 2009. His editorial cartoons appeared in “Courrier International“, “Guardian“, “Libération“, “Arte“, “Le1“, “WeDemain” and many other European and International media. Kianoush publishes his weekly column ” Vu par Kianoush Ramezani” in “La Croix” newspaper each Monday since 2019. A series of Kianoush’s Original cartoons titled “R like Resistance” are part of the collection of Kunst Museum Solingen in Germany.
Christina Sifianou
Christina Sifianou loves and makes comics since she was able to read them. She studied graphic design at TEI of Athens and continued with a master's degree in animation, in Barcelona's Pompeu Fabra. She participated in comics and animation competitions in Greece and abroad. She works as a graphic designer, illustrator and animator while also makes comics.
Fawzy Morsy
Fawzy Morsy is The Founder & the Coordinator of the International Cartoon Gathering, Cairo. He is also a Cartoonist in October Magazine. His work Was published in Al-Ahram Newspaper, Pilkaja Magazine, Buduàr Magazine, El Kalima Newspaper, Caricature Magazine, Al Resha Newspaper, Tabibak
Safaa Odah
Safaa Odah is a cartoonist from Palestine - the Gaza Strip. She holds a master's degree in psychology. She has won local and international awards. She has participated in most Arab and international countries.Other works in The Top 20
We received a staggering 1278 applications from 768 different artists, requiring three distinct levels of judging to determine the winners.
Once again, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of you for participating in the Humanity Cartoons competition. Your artistic contributions have left an indelible mark, and your dedication to the art form is truly commendable. We encourage you to continue creating, expressing, and sharing your art with the world.
Once again, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of you for participating in the Humanity Cartoons competition. Your artistic contributions have left an indelible mark, and your dedication to the art form is truly commendable. We encourage you to continue creating, expressing, and sharing your art with the world.
What is
Immigration Cartoons Competition?
The 3. Humanity Cartoons Immigration Cartoons Competition, organised by Human Rights Solidarity and Time to Help UK, both registered charities in the UK, is focused on raising awareness and inspiring thought about the plight of immigrants through the medium of cartoon art. Entrants, who must be aged 16 and over, are encouraged to submit original and creative cartoons that specifically address the challenges immigrants face. A panel of experts will judge the submissions and award cash prizes to the winning cartoons. This competition aims to use the power of cartoon art to shed light on immigration matters in general, to the problems in the asylum intake and refugee integration systems of the Western societies and contribute to a better understanding of the issues immigrant communities face. A selection of the submitted cartoons will be exhibited around the World by partner organizations on the occasion of the Refugee Week 2023.
The Process
A Serious Cause, A Thought-Provoking Contest: Join Our Refugee Cartoon Competition.
Drawing
Come up with new and striking ideas on immigration and illustrate them with your cartoons
Submitting
Please submit your cartoons through the Google form at the following link. You can submit only one cartoon. No anonymous or collective submission is accepted.
Competition Results
Our acclaimed international july will declare the winners on the 30 of May 2023.
Exhibitions
A selection of the submitted cartoons will be exhibited around the World by partner organizations on the occasion of the Refugee Week 2023. You are most welcomed to participate, regardless of how well you performed in the competition.
Previous Competition
2016 - 1.International KYM Cartoon Competition – Refugees
The theme of the "Humanity Cartoons" competition is the plight of immigrants and the challenges they face. The competition encourages entrants to submit original and creative cartoons that address the theme and aim to raise awareness and inspire thought. Entrants should focus on illustrating the struggles and difficulties immigrants face. The theme also promotes the idea of using the power of cartoon art to shed light on critical social issues and contribute to a better understanding of the problems related to immigration, asylum and refugee policies. the competition is open to all individuals aged 16 and over. There is no restriction on the location or citizenship of the entrant as long as they meet the age requirement.
About Us
The "Humanity Cartoons" refugee cartoon competition, organised by Time to Help UK, Dialogue Society and Human Rights Solidarity, is focused on raising awareness and inspiring thought about the plight of refugees through the medium of cartoon art. Entrants, who must be aged 16 and over, are encouraged to submit original and creative cartoons that specifically address the challenges faced by refugees. A panel of experts will judge the submissions and award cash prizes to the winning cartoons. This competition aims to use the power of cartoon art to shed light on refugee matters and contribute to a better understanding of the issues faced by refugees.
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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. Time to Help UK 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.
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1What is the theme of the competition?
The theme of the "Humanity Cartoons" cartoon competition is the plight of the immigrants and the challenges they face. The competition encourages entrants to submit original and creative cartoons that address this theme and aim to raise awareness and inspire thought about the issue. Entrants should focus on illustrating the struggles and difficulties immigrants face. The theme also promotes the idea of using the power of cartoon art to shed light on critical social issues and contribute to a better understanding of the matters related to immigration.
2Who is eligible to enter the competition?
The competition is open to all individuals aged 16 and over, except for employees of Time to Help (UK) and their immediate families. The cartoon must be an original creation - no copyrighted material may be used.
3What are the prizes for the competition?
The winners will receive:
• First Place: $1,000
• Second Place: $750
• Third Place: $500
• Fourth Place: $250
• Fifth Place: $100
• Jury’s Special: $100
4How do I submit my entry?
To join the competition, individuals must submit a cartoon on the subject of immigration. The cartoon must be original and created by the individual submitting it. The cartoons must not contain violence, profanity, nudity or direct attacks on individuals or organisations that surpass the limits of legitimate criticism. Any entries deemed offensive will be immediately disqualified. The cartoon(s) must be submitted as a high-resolution JPEG/PNG/PDF. Entries should be submitted via https://humanitycartoons.com along with a completed entry form.
5What is the deadline for entries?
15 of May 2023
6Are there any restrictions on the content of the cartoons?
The cartoons must not contain violence, profanity, nudity or direct attacks on individuals or organisations that surpass the limits of legitimate criticism. Any entries deemed offensive will be immediately disqualified.
7How will the winners be selected?
Entries will be judged by a panel of judges selected by Time to Help (UK). The judges' decisions are final with no right to appeal.
8When will the winners be announced?
30 May 2023