Why This Campaign?
Laughter is a lifeline. Truth is no joke.
In times of fear or control, comedians are often the first silenced. Their job? To speak the unspeakable. To poke holes in power. To connect us through satire, irony, and humor that reveals deeper truths.
When comedians are censored, canceled, or threatened, it’s a warning sign for all of us. That’s why we launched Protect Our Comedians—to stand up for those who stand up with nothing but a mic and the courage to speak freely.
This campaign is a celebration of comedic truth-tellers and a shield for their freedom to create, critique, and connect.
Who’s Behind This?
Protect Our Comedians is a campaign initiated by:
Compassion Games International – a global movement that turns compassionate action into creative social impact. Since 2012, the Compassion Games have inspired people worldwide to playfully compete in doing good.
One World – a deep social network for collective impact, where changemakers unite to restore humanity and Mother Earth. One World is the home for our digital campaigns, including this one.
This campaign is hosted as an official Compassion Game inside One World—inviting people everywhere to Defend Truth Through Laughter through playful, powerful acts of cultural courage.
What We’re Doing
We’ve launched a Compassion Game called:
Protect Our Comedians: Defend Truth Through Laughter
It’s a participatory call to action where everyone can get involved—whether by sharing, hosting, or simply laughing out loud.
How to Play:
Sign the Declaration – Publicly stand up for free expression and comedic integrity.
Spread the Word – Share campaign content and challenge others to join.- Support a Comedian – Uplift courageous voices, especially those under threat.
Host a Laugh-In – Organize a gathering to celebrate comedy and freedom.
Earn Digital Badges – Track your impact and show your support inside One World.
Every action contributes to a wave of collective protection and cultural resilience.
Our Intent
Our goal is simple but bold:
To protect comedy as a sacred cultural art.
To support comedians who risk speaking truth to power.
And to rally a community that defends laughter as a public good.
This campaign is about more than protecting entertainers—it’s about safeguarding our ability to reflect, to dissent, and to laugh together in a world that needs it more than ever.
Contact Us
Want to learn more? Have an idea to share?
Know a comedian who needs backup?
Reach out—we’re listening.
Jon Ramer
Cofounder and Executive Director
Compassion Games: Survival of the Kindest
jon@compassiongames.org
(206) 972-7356
You can also connect with the campaign and the community in One World — our online hub for collective action and co-creation.