26th World Press Freedom International Editorial Cartoon Competition (Results)

First Prize: Darko Drljevic, Montenegro

The jury, composed of five members of World Press Freedom Canada met on April 8 to select the winners of the 26th World Press Freedom International Editorial Cartoon Competition.

The theme, this year, was "Times are tough".

26th World Press Freedom Canada International Editorial Cartoon Competition

 

The theme of the 26th International Editorial Cartoon Competition is:

Times are tough

Inflation is skyrocketing while wages remain stagnant, artificial intelligence threatens entire sectors of the economy and home ownership is out of reach for younger generations.
The imposition of tariffs and the erratic behavior of the American president fuels uncertainty worldwide.
What was previously alarming becomes normal while we wait for the next scandal, the next court ruling or the next election to turn the tide.

25th World Press Freedom International Editorial Cartoon Competition (Results)

First Prize: Constantin Sunnerberg (Cost), Belgium

The jury, composed of five members of World Press Freedom Canada met on April 2 to select the winners of the 25th World Press Freedom International Editorial Cartoon Competition.

The theme, this year, was "It's a Trump World".

Musa Gümüş 1963-2025

From his website.

I have just learned of the passing of celebrated Turkish cartoonist Musa Gümüş.

Born in Gaziantep in 1963, he has won a total of 275 awards from competitions both at home and abroad.

25th World Press Freedom Canada International Editorial Cartoon Competition

The theme of the 25th International Editorial Cartoon Competition is:

It’s a Trump World 

At Trump’s first inauguration, it was easy to dismiss « alternative facts » about the size of those in attendance.
Now with American big tech bosses bowing at his feet, « alternative facts » may become the only ones we know as Facebook eliminates fact-checking in the name of free expression and Twitter reinstates Trump’s account, making it increasingly difficult to discern the truth.
Media outlets refuse to endorse opposition candidates by invoking political neutrality and live under the threat of expensive lawsuits.
There may have been adults in the room during Trump's first mandate but his current circle appears to be catering to his every whim.

24th World Press Freedom International Editorial Cartoon Competition (Results)

First Prize: Bruce MacKinnon, Canada

The jury, composed of five members of World Press Freedom Canada committee, met on April 9 to select the winners of the 24th World Press Freedom International Editorial Cartoon Competition.

The theme, this year, was "Artificial Intelligence: yes or no?"

24th World Press Freedom Canada International Editorial Cartoon Competition

The theme of the 24th International Editorial Cartoon Competition is:

Artificial Intelligence: yes or no?

Some believe that artificial intelligence (AI) will solve all our problems while it inspires apocalyptic talk in others.

AI can help journalists gather information, but “deep fakes” and voice simulators capable of generating believable audio segments, can sow doubt about the authenticity of content and put democracy at risk.

On the other hand, some politicians brandish the term “fake news” to denounce opposing opinions or deny reality.

Finally, using AI to generate illustrations on demand robs artists of their work and infringes on their copyright.

Fortunately, AI  hasn’t yet figured the number of fingers on one hand.

23rd World Press Freedom International Editorial Cartoon Competition (Results)

First Prize: Ali Miraee, USA

The jury, composed of five members of World Press Freedom Canada committee, met on April 11 to select the winners of the 23rd World Press Freedom International Editorial Cartoon Competition.

The theme, this year, was "Free speech or free for all".

23rd World Press Freedom Canada International Editorial Cartoon Competition

 

The theme for the 23rd International Editorial Cartoon Competition is:

Free speech or free for all

Intimidation and disinformation have become weapons in the arsenal of politicians and those who seek to control the media narrative.
Donald Trump’s rude behaviour and open disdain for rivals, the media and government institutions has encouraged others, such as Jair Borsonaro, to emulate him.
On average, Trump lied twenty times per day on Twitter and Facebook, bypassing mainstream media organizations that are responsible for checking facts.
Social media companies profit by creating algorithms that divide us and reward fear and anger, rather than accurate information.
Has mainstream media been derelict in its mission as it struggles to remain profitable? How can we filter abuse without curtailing free speech? And if that is at all possible, who would moderate the moderators?

22th World Press Freedom International Editorial Cartoon Competition (Results)

First Prize: Marilena Nardi, Italy

The jury, composed of the members of World Press Freedom Canada, met on April 14 to select the winners of the 22th World Press Freedom International Editorial Cartoon Competition.

The theme, this year, was "Silence is golden".

22nd World Press Freedom Canada International Editorial Cartoon Competition

 

1. The theme for the 22nd International Editorial Cartoon Competition is:

Silence is golden

Cancel culture has become a source of our newest cultural cleavage.
Whether it be on social media or at live events, 'cancelling' someone has become a modern day version of excommunication and is being used as a weapon by political partisans both left and right to discourage civil discourse and media freedom.
In opposing systemic racism, misogyny and xenophobia, progressives feel the need to resort to extreme tactics in an attempt to be heard.
Fearing that history is being re-written, traditionalists, for their part, use cancel culture to silence critics and whitewash history's wrongs.

21th World Press Freedom International Editorial Cartoon Competition (Results)

 

First Prize: Jean-Loïc Bélom, France

The jury, composed of the members of World Press Freedom Canada, met on April 13 to select the winners of the 21th World Press Freedom International Editorial Cartoon Competition.

The theme, this year, was "Censorship, shaming and disinformation on social media" and we received 406 entries from 59 countries.

The 21st World Press Freedom Canada International Editorial Cartoon Competition

 

1. The theme for the 21th International Editorial Cartoon Competition is:

 

Censorship, shaming and disinformation on social media  

 

Social media and its algorithms can spare us from being confronted with contrary opinions, creating echo chambers for our own points of views.

The proliferation of disinformation has turned debates into fights where dialogue is no longer possible, and unpopular opinions are shouted down or cancelled out.

It leaves journalists operating in an environment where facts are often subordinated to lies and propaganda spread online. 

As the siege on Capitol Hill has demonstrated, moderating social media is no longer a luxury.

Jean-Loïc Belhomme (Belom) Exhibition

From the European Cartoon Center.

The European Cartoon Center, in Kruishoutem, Belgium, will exhibit the work of French cartoonist Jean-Loïc Belhomme (Belom) from May 31 until September 20.

20th World Press Freedom International Editorial Cartoon Competition (Results)

Grand Prize: Arash Ekramifar, Iran

The jury, composed of four members of the Canadian Committee of World Press Freedom, met last March 31st to select the winners of the 20th World Press Freedom International Editorial Cartoon Competition.

The theme, this year, was "Pulling the plug on social media" and we received 313 entries from 30 countries.

20th World Press Freedom International Editorial Cartoon Competition (Theme and Regulations)

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19th World Press Freedom International Editorial Cartoon Competition (Results)

Grand Prize: Luc Descheemaeker, Belgium

The jury (composed of seven members of the Canadian Committee of World Press Freedom) met on April 15th to select the winners of the 19th World Press Freedom International Editorial Cartoon Competition.

The theme, this year, was "Open season on journalists" and we received 370 entries from 29 countries.

19th World Press Freedom International Editorial Cartoon Competition (Theme and Regulations)

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18th World Press Freedom International Editorial Cartoon Competition (Results)

Grand Prize: Steven Degryse (Lectrr), Belgium

The jury (composed of five members of the Canadian Committee of World Press Freedom) met on April 16th to select the winners of the 18th World Press Freedom International Editorial Cartoon Competition.

The theme, this year, was "The high price of a free press" and we received 417 entries from 49 countries.

18th World Press Freedom International Editorial Cartoon Competition (Theme and Regulations)

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