Theme: CHILDREN'S RIGHTS
Organizer: Culture and Arts Commission of the Human Rights Association Istanbul Branch
Country: Türkiye
Theme
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS
The competition aims to raise awareness about children's rights and highlight issues such as war, poverty, discrimination, violence, inequality, education, freedom of expression, peace, and the right of every child to a safe and dignified life.
Deadline
November 1, 2026
Regulations
Participation is open to amateur and professional cartoonists from all over the world.
The competition includes two categories:
Adult Category
Under 18 Category
Participants may submit an unlimited number of cartoons.
Artists are free to use any technique.
Submitted works may have been published previously but must not have won any award in another competition.
Works created using Artificial Intelligence (AI) are not accepted.
Each participant may receive only one award.
Cartoons must be submitted in:
JPG format
Maximum size: A3 (29.7 × 42 cm)
Resolution: 300 dpi
Each participant must submit:
Full name
Postal address
Telephone number
Email address
Short biography
Age
One personal photograph
Participants under 18 years old must also indicate their date of birth.
All participants will receive a digital participation certificate.
By submitting works, participants automatically accept all competition regulations.
Copyright and Publication Rights
Whether awarded or not, submitted cartoons may be used by the organizer in:
Exhibitions
Posters
Books
Albums
E-albums
Calendars
Brochures
Promotional materials
Online publications
Submission Address
Email:
ihdhumanrightscartoons@gmail.com
Awards
Adult Category
First Prize: Plaque
Second Prize: Plaque
Third Prize: Plaque
Under 18 Category
First Prize: Plaque
Second Prize: Plaque
Third Prize: Plaque
Jury
The organizers have announced that the jury members are available in a separate announcement.
The jury list has not been included in the present call for entries.
Results
Competition results will be announced in:
December 2026
Exhibition and Award Ceremony
The exhibition and award ceremony will be held in Istanbul on a date to be announced later.
Awards of participants unable to attend the ceremony will be sent by post.
Links
Submission Email:
ihdhumanrightscartoons@gmail.com
Organizer:
Human Rights Association Istanbul Branch
Culture and Arts Commission
