Get Premium
Dark mode theme is available exclusively for premium users. Learn more about the benefits of subscribing.
No fees, cancel anytime.
Dark Mode 
No fees, cancel anytime 
then open in external browser
and click "Open in External Browser" 
User submission
374
Christmas In Yemen: I Created Thought-Provoking Billboards To Show The Brutal Contrast
“One child dies every 10 minutes in Yemen” – UNICEF;
More than 50,000 children expected to die of starvation and disease by end of 2017. – independent.co.uk;
The USA, UK, France, Spain, Canada, and Turkey transferred nearly US$5.9 billion worth of arms to Saudi Arabia between 2015 and 2016, including drones, bombs, torpedoes, rockets, and missiles, which risk being used to facilitate serious violations in Yemen. – Amnesty International;
Britain has blocked European Union efforts to establish an independent international inquiry into the war in Yemen, prompting dismay among human rights groups. – The Guardian;
At least 4,600 civilians killed during the conflict, More than 8,000 civilians injured.More than 1,200 Children, had been killed. – Amnesty International;
Cluster bombs are indiscriminate weapons that have been rightly banned by more than 100 countries including the UK, so it’s truly shocking that a British cluster munition has been dropped on a civilian area in Yemen. – Amnesty International;
Since March 2015, the US and UK have together transferred more than US$5 billion worth of arms to Saudi Arabia which is leading the military coalition in Yemen. – Amnesty International;
All parties to the armed conflict committed serious violations of international law with impunity. The Huthis and their allies took no steps to investigate serious violations by their forces and hold those responsible to account. -Amnesty International;
The USA, UK and France must immediately cease supplying arms to the Saudi Arabia-led coalition fighting in Yemen, which is impeding humanitarian assistance, including items indispensable to the survival of civilians, said Amnesty International . According to the UN and humanitarian agencies, food and medicine are being blocked and vital supplies will run out in a matter of weeks. – Amnesty International;
Billboards were made in Berlin by Igor Dobrowolski.
More info: Facebook | Instagram
RELATED:
13Kviews
Share on FacebookExplore more of these tags
What do you think ?
MonsterMash 7 years ago
This project is an excellent and visceral way to cut thru people’s solipsism during the holidays and show how rich we truly are to celebrate. So many millions suffer in ways we will be lucky to never know. Thanks to the artist for giving a voice to those who don’t have a way to speak for themselves !
Elanor D. Adler 7 years ago
Heartbreaking. Absolutely fantastic and necessary billboards, puts into prespective what one has and the real size of the issues we experience in our everyday life.
Emmanuel Machani 7 years ago
@Igor Dobrowolski Thank you for sharing, we witness human suffering in many forms but the lowest form is that occasioned by war and despots or their puppeteers in cases. These are most poignant.
Daria B 7 years ago
These are truly sad. I used to know a school colleague from Yemen. He didn't talk about their situation, but he did mention once that there's a war ongoing there. Wonder when these things will ever end...
Satarupa Hajra 7 years ago
I do not know what to say, tears welled up out of the eyes and it feels so helpless. Why were humans even born in the first place?
sosunlight 7 years ago
Such moving pictures. Brings home how much we take for granted in my country. We're always wanting the latest things and better gifts. For some people, just waking up alive is a gift :'(
Kostas 7 years ago
Ironically if everyone in the world celebrated Christmas this kind of pics would be extremely rare. Even atheists from christian regions celebrate Christmas for the spirit of it. Can anyone tell me any kind of feast is common among muslim apostates? (except celebrating another day of being not killed for apostasy of course)
Nadine 7 years ago
Thank you so much Igor for your amazing work of brining human suffering to the front and showing us that we live in a connected world, not an isolated 'island'. It breaks my heart to see children in pain and innocent souls suffering, starving, orphaned. Xmas is no longer only a religious holiday, it's a celebration of innocence and love. It shocks me to see people saying 'this is our time, let them die' . Hope your message gets to as many people as possible. Just feeling for one another is the greatest gift
Marion Friedl 7 years ago
This is heartbreaking, in the Western world people buy lots and lots of expensive gifts for Christmas, and in Jemen people´re starving!!!
Agnes Jekyll 7 years ago
Does Amnesty International or Doctor's Without Borders--or some other body--have a donation program for Yemen?
McKenna Bumpus 2 years ago
Poor Yemen country, It looks so sad, They should defend themselves.
Risa Lovee 7 years ago
Maybe the reason the war cannot end is because someone is capitalizing on them. :(
SarcasticKitten 7 years ago
Extremely sad. But did you see Chandler Bing? Where are my Friends fans???
John Smith 7 years ago
Thank you for illustrating why it's so important to have Yemen on the travel ban list. We don't need any of that here.
Igor Dobrowolski (Post author) 7 years ago
Really? very superficial approach to these billboards. Think more, before you write.
Load More Replies...
MonsterMash 7 years ago
Way to miss the entire point which is contrasting our piggishly lavish standard of living to their wretched suffering. I’m sure you’re a real wellspring of compassion, a true hypo-Christian!
Load More Replies...
Igor Dobrowolski 7 years ago
Horrible . Maybe someday You will feel the same pain
Load More Replies...
MonsterMash 7 years ago
This project is an excellent and visceral way to cut thru people’s solipsism during the holidays and show how rich we truly are to celebrate. So many millions suffer in ways we will be lucky to never know. Thanks to the artist for giving a voice to those who don’t have a way to speak for themselves !
Elanor D. Adler 7 years ago
Heartbreaking. Absolutely fantastic and necessary billboards, puts into prespective what one has and the real size of the issues we experience in our everyday life.
Emmanuel Machani 7 years ago
@Igor Dobrowolski Thank you for sharing, we witness human suffering in many forms but the lowest form is that occasioned by war and despots or their puppeteers in cases. These are most poignant.
Daria B 7 years ago
These are truly sad. I used to know a school colleague from Yemen. He didn't talk about their situation, but he did mention once that there's a war ongoing there. Wonder when these things will ever end...
Satarupa Hajra 7 years ago
I do not know what to say, tears welled up out of the eyes and it feels so helpless. Why were humans even born in the first place?
sosunlight 7 years ago
Such moving pictures. Brings home how much we take for granted in my country. We're always wanting the latest things and better gifts. For some people, just waking up alive is a gift :'(
Kostas 7 years ago
Ironically if everyone in the world celebrated Christmas this kind of pics would be extremely rare. Even atheists from christian regions celebrate Christmas for the spirit of it. Can anyone tell me any kind of feast is common among muslim apostates? (except celebrating another day of being not killed for apostasy of course)
Nadine 7 years ago
Thank you so much Igor for your amazing work of brining human suffering to the front and showing us that we live in a connected world, not an isolated 'island'. It breaks my heart to see children in pain and innocent souls suffering, starving, orphaned. Xmas is no longer only a religious holiday, it's a celebration of innocence and love. It shocks me to see people saying 'this is our time, let them die' . Hope your message gets to as many people as possible. Just feeling for one another is the greatest gift
Marion Friedl 7 years ago
This is heartbreaking, in the Western world people buy lots and lots of expensive gifts for Christmas, and in Jemen people´re starving!!!
Agnes Jekyll 7 years ago
Does Amnesty International or Doctor's Without Borders--or some other body--have a donation program for Yemen?
McKenna Bumpus 2 years ago
Poor Yemen country, It looks so sad, They should defend themselves.
Risa Lovee 7 years ago
Maybe the reason the war cannot end is because someone is capitalizing on them. :(
SarcasticKitten 7 years ago
Extremely sad. But did you see Chandler Bing? Where are my Friends fans???
John Smith 7 years ago
Thank you for illustrating why it's so important to have Yemen on the travel ban list. We don't need any of that here.
Igor Dobrowolski (Post author) 7 years ago
Really? very superficial approach to these billboards. Think more, before you write.
Load More Replies... MonsterMash 7 years ago
Way to miss the entire point which is contrasting our piggishly lavish standard of living to their wretched suffering. I’m sure you’re a real wellspring of compassion, a true hypo-Christian!
Load More Replies... Igor Dobrowolski 7 years ago
Horrible . Maybe someday You will feel the same pain
Load More Replies... You May Like 50 AI Art Fails That Are Both Horrifying And Hilarious 40 Famous Paintings That Changed Art Forever And Cost A Fortune Doing It 72 Creative Graffiti Art That Turned Blank Walls Into Objects Of Admiration
Eglė Bliabaitė
Viktorija Strelciunaite
Eligijus Sinkunas
Related on Bored Panda
160
63