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Toons Mag is an international online cartoon magazine that showcases cartoons, caricatures, comics, and related articles from artists around the world. Founded in 2009 by Bangladeshi-Norwegian cartoonist Arifur Rahman,^[1] the platform aims to promote freedom of expression and provide a global stage for cartoonists to display their work.

History

Arifur Rahman established Toons Mag with the vision of creating a community where artists could freely express their ideas and share their creations without censorship. After facing challenges related to freedom of speech in his home country of Bangladesh, Rahman relocated to Norway, where he continued his advocacy for artistic expression through Toons Mag.

Activities

International Cartoon Contests and Exhibitions

Toons Mag is renowned for organizing international cartoon contests and exhibitions that focus on pressing social and human rights issues. Notable themes have included:

Children's Rights (2015): An exhibition that garnered global participation, highlighting the importance of children's welfare and rights.
Women's Rights (2016): A contest and exhibition aimed at promoting gender equality and addressing issues faced by women worldwide.^[2]^[3]^[4]^[5]^[6]^[7]^[8]^[9]
Freedom of Expression (2017): An event emphasizing the significance of free speech and the challenges encountered by artists and journalists.
Equal Rights (2019-2020): An event emphasizing the significance of equal rights and equality and the challenges encountered by artists and journalists.^[10]^[11]^[12]^[13]

These initiatives not only provide artists with a platform to showcase their talents but also serve to raise awareness and foster dialogue on critical global issues.

Publications

In addition to online content, Toons Mag publishes books and catalogs featuring selected works from their contests and exhibitions. These publications aim to reach a wider audience and document the artistic contributions made through the platform.

Mission

The mission of Toons Mag encompasses:

Promoting Freedom of Expression: Advocating for the rights of artists to express their thoughts and ideas without fear of censorship or persecution.
Supporting Artists Globally: Offering opportunities for cartoonists and illustrators to present their work to an international audience.
Raising Social Awareness: Utilizing the universal language of cartoons to highlight and stimulate discussion on social, political, and human rights issues.

Recognition

Toons Mag has received international acclaim for its dedication to supporting free speech and empowering artists. The platform's efforts have been recognized by various organizations, and it has been featured in multiple media outlets for its contribution to the global artistic community.

Founder: Arifur Rahman

Arifur Rahman is a prominent cartoonist known for his commitment to freedom of expression.^[14]^[1] His personal experiences with censorship have fueled his passion for creating safe spaces where artists can freely share their work. Through Toons Mag, Rahman continues to champion the rights of cartoonists and promote the importance of artistic freedom.

External Links

Reference

[:0-1] 1.0 ^1.1 About Toons Mag

[2] Women’s Rights Cartoon Exhibition in Slovakia

[3] Women’s Rights Exhibition now in Presov, Slovakia

[4] Women’s Rights- International Cartoon Exhibitions, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

[5] Women’s Rights- International Cartoon Exhibitions, Drøbak, Norway

[6] Women’s Rights- International Cartoon Exhibitions, Uttar Pradesh, India

[7] Award Winning Cartoons About Women’s Rights

[8] Women’s Rights International Cartoon Exhibition, Drøbak, Norway

[9] Women’s Rights International Cartoon Exhibition Bangalore, India

[10] Jury Members of Equal Rights Cartoon Contest 2020

[11] Results of Equal Rights and Gender Equality 2020

[12] Equal Rights International Cartoon Exhibition Opening

[13] Participants list of Equal Rights International Cartoon Contest

[14] Arifur Rahman official website

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-'''Toons Mag''' is an international online cartoon magazine that showcases [[Cartoon|cartoons]], [[caricatures]], [[comics]], and related articles from artists around the world. Founded in 2009 by Bangladeshi-Norwegian cartoonist '''[[Arifur Rahman]]''',<ref name=":0">[https://www.toonsmag.com/about/ About Toons Mag]</ref> the platform aims to promote freedom of expression and provide a global stage for cartoonists to display their work.
+'''Toons Mag''' is an international online cartoon magazine that showcases [[Cartoon|cartoons]], [[caricatures]], [[comics]], and related articles from artists around the world. Founded in 2009 by Bangladeshi-Norwegian cartoonist '''[[Arifur Rahman]]''',<ref name=":0">[https://www.toonsmag.com/about/ About Toons Mag]</ref> the platform aims to promote [[freedom of expression]] and provide a global stage for [[cartoonists]] to display their work.
 [[File:Freedom of cartooning.png|thumb|This is a press image about Freedom of cartooning. The image reflects that cartoonists are free to draw and publish at Toons Mag. This is a digitally produced graphic artwork. Free image.]]
 == History ==
-Arifur Rahman established Toons Mag with the vision of creating a community where artists could freely express their ideas and share their creations without censorship. After facing challenges related to freedom of speech in his home country of Bangladesh, Rahman relocated to Norway, where he continued his advocacy for artistic expression through Toons Mag.
+Arifur Rahman established Toons Mag with the vision of creating a community where artists could freely express their ideas and share their creations without [[censorship]]. After facing challenges related to [[freedom of speech]] in his home country of Bangladesh, Rahman relocated to Norway, where he continued his advocacy for artistic expression through Toons Mag.
 == Activities ==