The International Cartoonist Award

by the Freedom Cartoonists Foundation and the City of Geneva

Every two years since 2012, in May, on the occasion of the International Day of Freedom of the Press, our Foundation and the City of Geneva have announced an international Award recognizing editorial cartoonists from all over the world for the outstanding quality of their work, and for their courage in expressing their art in sometimes difficult circumstances. The prize salutes their exceptional contribution to human rights and freedom of expression. 

2022 Award

Announcend on May 3, 2022

2020 Award

Canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic

2018 Award

Musa Kart, Turkey

2016 Award

Zunar, Malaysia
Gado, Kenya

2014 Award

Hani Abbas, Syria and Palestine
Doa Eladl, Egypt

2012 Award

Firozeeh, Hassan Karimzadeh, Mana Neyestani & Kianoush, Iran