Cartoon exhibition
You make the difference
The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Lithuania has a history of over 100 years bilateral cooperation with Lithuania. Through the course of history this cooperation has allowed the protection of many Human Rights. One example is the role of the Dutch consul in Lithuania, Jan Zwartendijk, who during WWII created over 2000 visas to ensure safe passage for Lithuanian Jews to the Dutch Island Curacao, saving their lives.
It’s important to look at Role Models from the past, such as Zwartendijk but also Andrei Sakharov, who teach us about the importance of critical thinking that enables us to make the right choices, protect Human Rights, and support our European and democratic values.
Lithuanian cartoonist Rytis Daukantas and Latvian cartoonist Gatis Sluka were specially commissioned for this project to create the cartoons about Zwartendijk and Sakharov.
Past
These cartoons show role models or movements from the past that have made a difference for human rights. Among these are Dutch Consul Jan Zwartendijk who worked in Lithuania during WWII and the Human Rights Activist Andrei Sakharov.
2. Repression/resistance
Repression will inevitably lead to resistance.
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4. Jan Zwartendijk
A cartoon about the heroism of Jan Zwartendijk, who saved thousands of lives by providing visas for Jewish people during the Second World War.
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5. The struggle for human rights
The road to human rights is long and difficult.
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6. Andrei Sakharov
Andrei Sakharov (1921-1989) was a brilliant physicist with the Soviet nuclear program, who later became opposed to nuclear weapons and a leader for the human rights movement in the Soviet Union.
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7. Andrei Sakharov
Andrei Sakharov (1921-1989) was a brilliant physicist with the Soviet nuclear program, who later became opposed to nuclear weapons and a leader for the human rights movement in the Soviet Union.
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8. Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela is one of the greatest examples of resistance and one of the greatest inspirers of anti-racial struggles in the world.
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9. Ruth Bader Ginsberg
A tribute to Supreme Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died in 2020.
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10. Re-revolution
People liberating themselves from tyranny run the risk of falling prey to a new dictator.
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11. A history of freedom fighters
Throughout the centuries, there have always been freedom fighters. The weapons they use might differ, but the goal is the same.
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13. Heart versus mind
The perpetual battle between our thoughts and feelings.
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30. Listen to your heart
Jan Zwartendijk and Andrei Sakharov were people who listened to their heart, regardless of what those around them said. It's a lesson that we can still take to heart today! The issue dividing Lithuania today.
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Present
Cartoons showing today’s role models or influencers who are trying to make a difference for a better tomorrow.
14. Make yourself seen
Sometimes it's up to you to make yourself visible.
15. Peaceful protest
The fight against oppression continues, sometimes, against overwhelming odds.
16. Pencil sharpener
The power of cartoons.
17. Against the veil
Standing up against the oppression of women.
18. New Generation
Our youth will shape the future.
19. Safe refuge
Offering shelter from violence.
20. Hope givers
The people in the front lines of the pandemic.
21. Bad influence
Time to stop watching the news?
22. Vladimir Putin & Alexei Navalny
Alexei Navalny continues to oppose Putin.
23. Pope Francis
Pope Francis supports for same-sex civil unions, but recently reaffirmed the old church teaching that bars priests from blessing same-sex unions. How far does his influence reach, and to what extend does he himself belief in gay rights?
24. Power of the people
After the 2020 presidential election, massive protests put pressure on Lukashenko to step down.
25. Nobel prize
Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer A. Doudna were awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.Hilal hopes the this will inspire all of our children, especially girls, to achieve anything they want in life.
26. Influencer
Modern-day influencers.
27. Three fingered-resistance
The protesters in Myanmar have adopted a three-fingered salute as the symbol against the military coup.
28. Life
Greta Thunberg.
29. I love Lithuania
How do YOU make a difference? There are many different roles and perspectives, what's yours?
14. Make yourself seen
Sometimes it's up to you to make yourself visible.
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15. Peaceful protest
The fight against oppression continues, sometimes, against overwhelming odds.
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17. Against the veil
Standing up against the oppression of women.
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20. Hope givers
The people in the front lines of the pandemic.
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22. Vladimir Putin & Alexei Navalny
Alexei Navalny continues to oppose Putin.
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23. Pope Francis
Pope Francis supports for same-sex civil unions, but recently reaffirmed the old church teaching that bars priests from blessing same-sex unions. How far does his influence reach, and to what extend does he himself belief in gay rights?
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24. Power of the people
After the 2020 presidential election, massive protests put pressure on Lukashenko to step down.
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25. Nobel prize
Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer A. Doudna were awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Hilal hopes the this will inspire all of our children, especially girls, to achieve anything they want in life.
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27. Three fingered-resistance
The protesters in Myanmar have adopted a three-fingered salute as the symbol against the military coup.
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29. I love Lithuania
How do YOU make a difference? There are many different roles and perspectives, what's yours?
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Future
Stay tuned! These cartoons coming up here soon, will represent the voice of Lithuanian youth about their perspectives on the future we need. During the youth programme, Cartooning The Future, youth will have several dialogues about different perspectives and shape their own perspective about how they envision the future. They will capture their ideas into sketches, which will be transformed into professional cartoons by cartoonists worldwide. This third part of the trilogy You Make The Difference completes the exhibition and asks us – and of course decision makers – how we can help shape a positive future together. Together, we define what’s next.