THE Asean Human Rights Cartoon Exhibition presents political cartoons by 37 cartoonists across Asean countries. Taking place from Monday until May 30, around 100 hard-hitting cartoons themed ‘Human Rights in My Country’ will be featured.
Among the issues highlighted in the main gallery is the state of emergency in Malaysia, the royal defamation law in Thailand, the murderous war on drugs in the Philippines and the coup in Myanmar and Papua in Indonesia.
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to launch the event online on Monday, at 2pm.
Other honorary speakers are Yenny Wahid, the daughter of former Indonesian president Gus Dur, and Phil Robertson of Human Rights Watch Asia.
In addition, participating cartoonists join forces to show support for the people of Myanmar to defend democracy against the coup d’état by the military regime through the ‘Myanmar Solidarity Gallery’.
Entrance is free and visitors will be able to visit the gallery and attend the launch event online at www.craftora.com – The Vibes, May 1, 2021