What Cartooning For Peace does

Cartooning for Peace is a French non-profit association (loi 1901) headquartered at 12 cité Malesherbes, Paris, with 28 employees and a separate Swiss foundation entity in Geneva. Founded in 2006 and registered in 2008, it operates an international network of 374 press cartoonists from 80 countries, with editorial leadership by Delegate-General Barbara Moyersoen and Editorial Director Laure Simoes. The organization's mission is to promote press cartoons as a vehicle for press freedom, democratic debate, and media literacy.

Its core offerings comprise the Cartoonothèque (a themed digital archive of press cartoons), traveling and permanent exhibitions, books and reports published with major houses (Gallimard, La Martinière, Calmann-Lévy, Steinkis, Actes Sud), pedagogical programs in schools and prisons, support services for threatened cartoonists, and weekly editorials distributed via the bilingual "Libérons les Crayons" blog hosted on Le Monde. Recent outputs include the joint "Under Pressure" report on threatened cartoonists (2023-2025, with Cartoonists Rights and UNESCO funding) and "La bascule du monde" (October 2025, with La Martinière and Amnesty International).

Revenue is generated primarily through tax-deductible donations under French law (66% deduction for individuals, 60% for corporations), supplemented by institutional grants (notably UNESCO's Global Media Defence Fund), publishing royalties from partner houses, and government/institutional support for specific exhibitions. The association has no shareholders, external investors, or parent company; its go-to-market is event- and mission-driven, relying on international exhibitions, media partnerships, school outreach, newsletters, and social media to reach educational institutions, the general public, media partners, and member cartoonists.

Name

Cartooning For Peace

Legal name

Association Cartooning for Peace

Website

https://cartooningforpeace.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cartooning for Peace is a Paris-based French non-profit running an international network of 374 press cartoonists from 80 countries, delivering exhibitions, educational programs, publications, and editorial cartoons to promote press freedom and media literacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Press Freedom Advocacy and Editorial Cartoon Publishing

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (513120), Book Publishers (513130), All Other Publishers (513199)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721), Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

Comic Strips & Syndication Publishing (Newspaper/Online) (MPAJAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Children’s Comics, Graphic Novels & Manga Publishing (MPAJAFAH), Art/Alternative/Underground Comics Publishing (MPAJAGAK)

Keywords

• Press freedom advocacy
• Editorial cartoons
• Media literacy education
• Press cartoon exhibitions
• Non-profit journalism

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: As a French law 1901 association recognized as being of public interest, Cartooning for Peace relies primarily on donations from individuals and organizations. Donations are tax-deductible: individuals can deduct 66% of donations from income tax (up to 20% of taxable income), and companies can deduct 60% of donations from corporation tax.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cartooning for Peace operates an international non-profit editorial platform that curates, publishes, and distributes press cartoons from a global network of 374 cartoonists across 80 countries. It produces editorial cartoons, themed publications and books, traveling exhibitions, educational programs for schools and prisons, and support services for threatened press cartoonists worldwide.

Product overview

Cartooning for Peace is a non-profit organization (association loi 1901) operating as an international network of 374 press cartoonists from 80 countries. The organization functions as an editorial publisher and platform, offering a Cartoon Library (Cartoonothèque) of press cartoons organized by themes, Publications including books and reports on press freedom, Exhibitions for public display, Educational Actions (Actions Pédagogiques) for schools and institutions, Support to Threatened Cartoonists services, and Weekly Editorials through the 'Libérons les Crayons' blog partnered with Le Monde. The portfolio is unified around promoting press cartoons as a tool for information, democratic debate, and awareness on societal issues.

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Products and services

• Cartoon Library (Cartoonothèque) A digital archive of press cartoons from the organization's network of 374 member cartoonists across 80 countries, organized into 10 thematic galleries including censorship, environment, economics, women's rights, migrations, war and peace, religions, and new technologies.
• Publications and Books Printed and digital publications including thematic cartoon collections, reports on press freedom, and educational guides, published in partnership with major publishers such as Gallimard, La Martinière, Actes Sud, Steinkis, and Calmann-Lévy.
• Under Pressure Report (2023-2025) Joint report by Cartooning for Peace and Cartoonists Rights documenting the situation of threatened press cartoonists worldwide from 2023 to 2025, with support from UNESCO's Global Media Defence Fund.
• La bascule du monde (The World in Turmoil) Co-edited publication by Cartooning for Peace and Emmanuelle Hascoët, published by La Martinière, featuring perspectives from photographers and press cartoonists with an introduction by Pierre Haski and partnership with Amnesty International.
• Exhibitions Traveling and permanent exhibitions on international press cartoons addressing topics such as human rights, press freedom, environmental issues, and global conflicts. Exhibitions are available for booking and are presented in public spaces, schools, and institutions worldwide.
• Educational Actions (Actions Pédagogiques) Educational programs and pedagogical tools using press cartoons to raise awareness about societal issues, freedom of expression, and human rights. Includes projects in schools, extracurricular activities, and prisons.
• Support to Threatened Cartoonists Alert system and support services for press cartoonists facing threats, censorship, or persecution worldwide. Includes legal protection resources, diplomatic interventions, and referrals to partner organizations.
• Weekly Editorials (Libérons les Crayons Blog) Weekly editorial cartoons published in partnership with Le Monde and other media partners, providing international perspectives on current events through press cartoonists' work, distributed via the bilingual "Libérons les Crayons" blog.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• MGEN (Mutuelle Santé Prévoyance)supportingOthersMGEN provides support for the Cartooning for Peace website as indicated by the website footer acknowledgment. This is a supporting partnership rather than a core strategic alliance.
• Centre for Civil and Political Rights (CCPR Centre)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint exhibition with the CCPR Centre on Quai Wilson in Geneva to mark the 60th anniversary of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. The partnership combines legal expertise with cartoon art to make human rights accessible to the public.
• Freedom Cartoonists FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in presenting exhibitions on civil and political rights, with the Foundation contributing to content development and advocacy efforts.
• Republic and Canton of GenevasupportingOthersProvides support for the exhibition on the 60th anniversary of the ICCPR held on Quai Wilson in Geneva.
• City of GenevasupportingOthersCo-supports the exhibition celebrating the 60th anniversary of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
• Friedrich-Ebert-StiftungsupportingOthersSupports the exhibition on civil and political rights, contributing to funding and institutional backing.
• Cartoonists RightscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint reporting on the situation of threatened press cartoonists worldwide. Collaborated on the 'Under Pressure' report (2023-2025) and the 'Cartoonists on the line' report (2020-2022).
• Reporters Without Borders (RSF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on reports documenting threats to press cartoonists, including contributions to the 'Under Pressure' report. Also partnered on the 'COVID-19 Response in Africa' project and various publications.
• Amnesty InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on publications including 'La bascule du monde', 'Fichez-nous la paix!' (Ukraine war), 'À vos masques!' (COVID-19), 'En avant toutes!' (women's rights), and children's rights publications. Wrote afterword for 'La bascule du monde'.
• Le MondecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMedia partnership hosting the 'Libérons les crayons' blog on Le Monde.fr, providing weekly editorial cartoons and commentary on international affairs. Premier editorial partnership for cartoon distribution.
• France Médias MondesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Cartooning for Peace on the 'Fichez-nous la paix!' publication about the Ukraine war, contributing to media coverage of international conflicts.
• Freedom Cartoonists FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on reporting and advocacy for threatened press cartoonists, including contributions to the 'Under Pressure' report on the situation of threatened cartoonists worldwide.
• FORHUMsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization contributing to the joint report on threatened press cartoonists ('Under Pressure', 2023-2025).
• Columbia Global Freedom of Expression (Columbia University)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner contributing to the joint report on threatened press cartoonists, bringing research expertise to the documentation effort.
• Artists at Risk ConnectionsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner contributing to the 'Under Pressure' report, providing expertise on the situation of artists and cartoonists at risk.
• Gallimard ÉditionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor publishing partner for Cartooning for Peace's book collection, publishing titles including 'Intelligence artificielle: une (r)évolution?', 'Ça chauffe pour la planète!', 'Dans la jungle de l'info', and other titles in their collection dedicated to press cartoons.
• Éditions de La MartinièrecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublisher of 'La bascule du monde - Perspectives from photographers and press cartoonists', co-edited by Cartooning for Peace and Emmanuelle Hascoët.
• Calmann-Lévy ÉditionssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublished 'Africa' collection featuring African press cartoonists, with text by René Guitton and preface by Audrey Azoulay.
• CFI (French Media Development Agency)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner on the 'Cartooning for Africa Facts' project to combat misinformation, in collaboration with Africa Check.
• Africa ChecksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFact-checking partner for the 'Cartooning for Africa Facts' project aimed at combating misinformation and hate speech on the African continent.
• Hello AssosupportingOthersSecure online donation platform used by Cartooning for Peace for receiving donations from supporters.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Index on Censorship: UK-based organization promoting freedom of expression through publishing, advocacy, and awards. Comparable as a free-expression NGO producing publications on censored content; broader remit than Cartooning for Peace but similar advocacy and editorial model.
• Amnesty International: Global human rights organization that has co-published and written afterwords for Cartooning for Peace books (e.g., 'La bascule du monde'). Comparable as a human-rights advocacy and publishing entity, though operating at vastly larger scale and across many issue areas.
• Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ): US-based international press freedom organization documenting threats against journalists and advocating for their protection. Comparable in advocacy mission and donor base to Cartooning for Peace but addresses a broader constituency than cartoonists.
• Reporters Without Borders (RSF): Global press freedom organization with much broader scope (journalists and media outlets generally). Strategic partner of Cartooning for Peace on reports and projects, comparable as a free-expression advocacy and grant-making entity but operating at significantly larger scale.

Others

• PEN International: Global writers' organization promoting literature and freedom of expression. Comparable as a free-expression advocacy NGO with similar publishing and awards programming, though centered on writers rather than cartoonists.
• Article 19: International human rights organization focused on freedom of expression and information. Comparable in advocacy mission and grant-making model, addressing broader free-expression issues beyond cartooning.
• International Press Institute (IPI): Global press freedom network of editors, journalists, and publishers. Thematically comparable as a press freedom advocacy organization but focused on newsroom and journalist support rather than cartooning specifically.

Direct peers

• Freedom Cartoonists Foundation: Dutch-based foundation defending press freedom for cartoonists. Core strategic partner of Cartooning for Peace on exhibitions and reporting (e.g., 60th anniversary of the ICCPR exhibition), making it a directly comparable advocacy and exhibition organization.
• Cartoonists Rights Network International: Direct peer NGO focused on defending press cartoonists at risk worldwide. Explicitly partners with Cartooning for Peace on joint reporting (e.g., 'Under Pressure' and 'Cartoonists on the line' reports), making it the closest comparable organization in mission, scope, and stakeholder base.

Emerging players

• World Press Photo: Dutch foundation that runs the world's leading photojournalism contest and exhibitions. Comparable in visual journalism mission, exhibition programming, and educational programs; covers photojournalism rather than press cartoons specifically.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

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