Bangladesh's National Cartoon Exhibition Challenges Violence Against Women
A national cartoon exhibition and festival is currently taking place at the National Art Gallery-6 of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in Dhaka. The 10-day event, supported by the Government of Canada, aims to challenge and prevent violence against women and girls in Bangladesh, using cartoons as a powerful medium to spark dialogue about gender equality.
Over 200 cartoons and comics, curated from both professional and emerging artists across Bangladesh, are on display. Notable works include Ramisa Nawar's 'Not about the Dress', which highlights the universality of violence faced by women and girls from all backgrounds. Junaid Iqbal Ishmam's 'Internet Sharks' won the third prize, focusing on digital violence, while Rehnuma Proshoon's 'Orna Koi' took the first prize, critiquing workplace bullying.
The festival also features a 'Cartoonists' Round Table' on November 7, where artists who have experienced online bullying will share their stories. Shamse Ara Naher Mohona's 'Palm Up' won the second prize, addressing domestic violence, a common yet often overlooked issue.
The festival, organised by Cartoon People, Bonhishikha - Unlearn Gender, Maa Er Doa Studio, and United Nations Women Bangladesh, serves as a platform to raise awareness about the diverse forms of violence faced by women and girls in Bangladesh. Through powerful visual storytelling, it encourages conversation and action towards preventing and challenging such violence.
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