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Manga Voices for Human Rights ―10 human rights stories told by manga artists─

July 3 (Thu)- August 17 (Sun), 2025

At the Kyoto International Manga Museum, we are pleased to present an exhibition on the theme of human rights, held in collaboration with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UN Human Rights). This traveling exhibition was originally shown at the United Nations Pavilion during Expo 2025 Osaka/Kansai, from May 1 to 12. It features works by 10 manga artists, each addressing a different topic related to human rights. We invite you to explore these powerful stories of universal values, each one expressed in a uniquely personal and creative way.

Venue

Kyoto International Manga Museum, 2F, Gallery 4

Admission

Free
* However, a General Admission ticket to the Museum is required.

Tickets for individuals

Tickets for groups

Yearly passport

*Tickets for same-day admission can be purchased at the ticket vending machine at the entrance.
*Admission tickets can be purchased at the ticket vending machine on the day of your visit or can be pre-purchased online.

Opening hours

10am-5pm (last entry at 4:30pm)

Closed

Every Wednesday
*except from Jul 24 (Thu) to Aug 17 (Sun) open every day

Exhibition Content

10 specially commissioned manga works by 10 manga artists (one page per artist, presented as digital prints)

Featured artists/topics (Listed in the order of exhibition, titles omitted)
-Kouno Fumiyo/ Non-Discrimination Stereotypes
-Hoshino Rene/ Non-Discrimination Color or Race
-Tsuru Daisaku/ Non-Discrimination Minority Group Status
-Torikai Akane/ Non-Discrimination Gender
-Nishioka Yuka/ Non-Discrimination Persons with Disabilities
-Youngchan/ Human Rights in the Digital Sphere
-Shiriagari Kotobuki/ Freedom of Thought and Expression
-Takemiya Keiko/ Right to Life
-Kyo Machiko/ Right to a Healthy Environment
-Saso Akira/ Right to a Free and Fair World

3 original manga drawings by Kouno Fumiyo, Torikai Akane and Nishioka Yuka

●About UN Human Rights
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (UN Human Rights) is the leading UN entity on human rights. It represents the world's commitment to the promotion and protection of the full range of human rights and freedoms set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Organizer：Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UN Human Rights)
Co-organizer：Kyoto International Manga Museum/ Kyoto Seika University International Manga Research Center

* Please note that the schedule and contents are subject to change.