Patrick Chappatte To Be Awarded ‘Genève Reconnaissante’ Medal
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Editorial cartoonist Patrick Chappatte will be honored today by the Mayor of Geneva Switzerland with the “Genève Reconnaissante” medal in recognition for his work with Geneva-based Freedom Cartoonists Foundation (previously Cartooning for Peace). Patrick is currently president of Freedom Cartoonists Foundation.
Through this award, the Administrative Council wishes to pay tribute to the tireless commitment of this fervent defender of freedom of expression and the press. Recognized as a pioneer of graphic journalism, Chappatte is an internationally renowned cartoonist, known for his sharp and insightful perspective. Having received numerous prestigious awards and collaborated with major press outlets in several countries, he is today one of the most distinguished ambassadors of the democratic values cherished by the City of Geneva.
The Administrative Council wishes to acknowledge Chappatte’s prolific career and his dedication to press freedom, particularly through the Freedom Cartoonists Foundation, an initiative that defends freedom of expression through editorial cartooning and recognizes the talent and courage of cartoonists threatened for their work. His illustrated reports—covering topics such as the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, the death penalty, the situation in the Middle East, as well as issues in Africa and Central America—have helped shed light on major social issues and crises in a unique format that reaches a broad audience.
To see more of Patrick’s work, visit his website or one of his socials: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or Threads.
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