Charlie Hebdo facts for kids
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| Type | Satirical weekly news magazine |
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| Format | Berliner |
| Owner(s) | Laurent "Riss" Sourisseau (70%), Éric Portheault (30%) |
| Founded | 1970 |
| Political alignment | Left-wing |
| Ceased publication | 1981 |
| Relaunched | 1992 |
| Headquarters | Paris, France |
| ISSN | 1240-0068 |
Charlie Hebdo (which means Weekly Charlie in French) is a French weekly newspaper. It is known for its funny and sometimes controversial cartoons, reports, and jokes. The newspaper was started in 1970 by Georges Bernier and François Cavanna.
The stories and cartoons in Charlie Hebdo often share left-wing ideas. This means they support things like social equality and workers' rights. They also use satire to make fun of politics and powerful people. In France, there's a long tradition called anti-clericalism. This means people question the power and influence of religious leaders. Following this tradition, Charlie Hebdo has often criticized different religions through its cartoons.
Sadly, Charlie Hebdo has been attacked three times by terrorists. These attacks happened in 2011, 2015, and 2020. People believe the attacks were because the magazine published cartoons that some found offensive, especially those showing Muhammad. In the attack in 2015, 12 people were killed. Among them were the publishing director Charb and several other well-known cartoonists.
Awards and Recognition
Freedom of Expression Award
On May 5, 2015, Charlie Hebdo received an important award. It was given the PEN/Toni and James C. Goodale Freedom of Expression Courage Award. This award recognizes bravery in speaking freely. The ceremony took place at the PEN American Center Literary Gala in New York City.
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François Cavanna (1923–2014) was one of the people who helped start Charlie Hebdo.
See also
In Spanish: Charlie Hebdo para niños
