Presented by CARTOONISTS RIGHTS in odd-numbered years and named after the founder and former Executive Director of the organization, Dr Robert “Bro” Russell, our next Courage in Cartooning Award will be announced May 5th at a special event to mark World Press Freedom Day and taking place at the Institute for Democracy, Journalism & Citizenship (IDJC) at Syracuse University, Washington, DC
CARTOONISTS RIGHTS opens nominations for the Robert Russell Courage in Cartooning Award as we prepare to once again recognize the exemplary bravery of a cartoonist facing threats to their human rights.
“We reaffirm our commitment to defending cartoonists and their right to create without fear. A society without the freedom to laugh, question, or criticize is no society at all.” Our statement on the tenth anniversary of the Charlie Hebdo attack, with visual commentary from Ann Telnaes.
CARTOONISTS RIGHTS welcomes the news that activist, cartoonist, and visual artist Atena Farghadani has been freed from Evin Prison, Tehran where she...
CARTOONISTS RIGHTS urges US voters to contact their congressperson and tell them to oppose H.R. 9495
