Although our cartoonists draw about a wide range of issues, some subjects get a lot of ink. On this page, you can find the collections we have created about these subjects, grouping together some of our favorite cartoons that provide different perspectives and global coverage.
Israel bans Palestinian flag
Itamar Ben Gvir, Israel’s new hard-right national security minister, has ordered police to remove any Palestinian flag flown in public.
Attack on Brazilian democracy
Supporters of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro stormed Brazil's Congress and top court.
China’s Covid crisis
China scrapped its strict zero-Covid policy in December and has seen a rapid surge of infections and deaths.
Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI passed away on December 31, 2022.
2023
Our cartoonists share their hopes and fears for the coming year.
Merry Christmas
Wishing happy holidays to all with our collection of festive cartoons.
Argentina wins the World Cup
Argentina wins a dramatic World Cup final on penalties.
Qatargate
Belgian investigators seized €1.5m in a bribery scandal involving World Cup host Qatar at the European Parliament.
Executions in Iran
In response to the continuing protests in Iran, the regime has started executing protesters by hanging them.
Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December — the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). In this collection we have selected some of the best cartoons about human rights. Be sure to also see our 30 cartoons illustrating the 30 articles of the UDHR, made for the United Nations in 2018.
Trump and the Constitution
Trump calls for the termination of the Constitution.
Disabilities
The inclusion of persons with disabilities is an essential condition to upholding human rights, sustainable development, and peace and security, says the UN. But there is still a long way to go, say our cartoonists.
Protests in China
People in China have risen up against the zero-Covid policy, calling for the removal of Xi Jinping. Some have called it the A4 revolution, with people holding blank papers above their heads hinting at the widespread grievances.
Winter in Ukraine
A rough winter lies ahead for the people of Ukraine.
Violence against women
Violence against women is a major public health problem and a violation of women's human rights. Global estimates published by WHO indicate that about 1 in 3 (35%) of women worldwide have experienced either physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence in their lifetime.