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Artists unite for Asean Human Rights Cartoon Exhibition

A sneak peak of what’s to come during the month-long cartoon showcase

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 01 May 2021 10:30AM

Artists unite for Asean Human Rights Cartoon Exhibition — 'Freedom of Expression' by Toni Malakian (Indonesia). – Pic courtesy of Craftora, May 1, 2021

by Amalina Kamal

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.

'Indonesia' (left) by Guzwid (Indonesia) and 'Human Right' by Rossem (Malaysia). – Pic courtesy of Craftora

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’.

'III' by Wawawawin (Thailand). – Pic courtesy of Craftora

'Philippine Press' by Zack Katunista (Philippine). – Pic by Craftora

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

The cartoon exhibition will take place from Monday until May 30. – Craftora pix

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