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.
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.
World Cup in Qatar
More than 6,500 migrant workers from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have died in Qatar since it won the right to host the World Cup 10 years ago.
Trump 2024
Trump has announced he will run for president in 2024.
Retreat from Kherson
Russia’s retreats from the Ukrainian city of Kherson.
COP27
Another year, another climate summit...
Bibi's comeback
Benjamin Netanyahu returns to power as head of Israel’s most right-wing government ever after winning this week’s national election.
Elon Musk buys Twitter
Elon Musk strikes deal to buy Twitter for $44bn.
Lula wins elections in Brazil
Brazil has taken a turn to the left as former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva beat far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in the presidential election.
Putin's dirty bomb
Putin claims Ukraine might use a dirty bomb. There has also been speculation that Russia is planning to explode a dirty bomb in Ukraine itself and pin the blame on Ukrainian forces.