At Aidez Nous à Aider (ANA), we believe art activism is one of the most powerful ways to raise awareness, spark dialogue, and drive real change—and we invite artists around the world to be part of it. Through our Activism Through Art initiative, we use art for social change to explore urgent issues like migration, climate change, and human rights, turning creativity into meaningful action.
We collaborate with social activist artists, illustrators, and muralists to create mural activism projects and public art activism that reflect real stories. Our work focuses on amplifying migrant stories through art and giving visibility to voices that are too often unheard. Each piece is more than activism artwork—it is a form of visual storytelling for social change.
At Aidez nous a Aider, we are building a global network of artists engaged in artistic activism and community art initiatives. We invite creatives to reinterpret our imagery, contribute their own style, and take part in collaborative art projects that support art for displaced communities and ongoing human rights art campaigns.
If you are an artist who believes in art as activism and wants to use your work to create impact, we encourage you to join us.
Download the Stencil
This is a downloadable stencil of our symbol, which you can use to spray paint and raise awareness. Simply download the stencil, print it out, cut along the edges to remove the shape, and then use it as a template for your spray painting project.
What the Murals Advocate For
Each mural is a form of art activism and art for social change. Through our mural activism projects, we highlight urgent issues affecting migrants worldwide.
We advocate for the implementation of regularization programs, ensuring undocumented migrants have access to basic rights, safety, dignity, and opportunities for integration. We advocate for safer migration pathways, addressing the dangers of unsafe routes, trafficking, and lack of protection by promoting systems that prioritize migrant safety and support. We also advocate for an end to illegal pushbacks, calling for due process, accountability, and the protection of human rights, using public art activism to challenge harmful practices and demand more just migration policies.
Protect Human Rights at Borders — End Illegal Pushbacks
Illegal pushbacks are the practice of forcibly returning migrants and asylum seekers across borders without assessing their individual situation or allowing them to request asylum. These actions deny people the basic right to seek protection and often expose them to violence, danger, or persecution. Sign this petition to call on policymakers to end illegal pushbacks and ensure that everyone has fair access to asylum procedures and legal protections.
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Petition: End Illegal Pushbacks and Protect the Right to Seek Asylum
