We could not bring cartoonist Safaa Odah, trapped in Gaza, to Geneva to receive the 2026 Kofi Annan Courage in Cartooning Award from the Freedom Cartoonists Foundation, but she nevertheless received a standing ovation and could feel the love. Watch the moment 👇
Safaa is our 2026 co-laureate, along with Jimmy “Spire” Ssentongo from Uganda. They are two examples of outstanding bravery, humanity, and talent in editorial cartooning.
Read more or watch the full ceremony (May 4, 2026) 👉 https://freedomcartoonists.com