Who are we?
We are a collective of artists, journalists, cartoonists, graphic designers, and illustrators who share a common vision: to promote awareness of human rights, equality, and peace through the universal language of art and satire.
With this purpose, we organize the Humanity Cartoons International Cartoon Contest every year.
So far, nearly 4,000 artists from more than 100 countries have participated in our competition. Through this global initiative, we aim to create a space for dialogue that connects people across cultures and perspectives.
At the end of each competition, the winning works are honored with awards and exhibited in various countries, bringing together artists and art lovers from around the world.
Humanity Cartoons operates under the umbrella of the International Journalists Association (IJA), based in Germany. The project is also supported by partner organizations such as Human Rights Solidarity and Time to Help UK.
Our Team
Our organizing team consists of Şemsi Açıkgöz, Rıza Bayraktar, Adnan Sarıkabak, Tuncay Yavuzarslan, Ömer Akbulut, Mehmet Ulga, Orhan Nalın, Mehmet Özdemir, Musab Ben, and Emre Özdemir.
Each member of our team has received numerous national and international awards and brings extensive professional experience in art, media, and communication.
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.
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.
3rd IJA Humanity Cartoons Competition Results
