World Press Photo Foundation

📸 Announcing the global winners of the 2024 World Press Photo Contest: - World Press Photo of the Year: ‘A Palestinian Woman Embraces the Body of Her Niece’ by Mohammed Salem, Palestine, Reuters. - World Press Photo Story of the Year: ‘Valim-babena’ by Lee-Ann Olwage, South Africa, for GEO. - World Press Photo Long-Term Project Award: ‘The Two Walls’ by Alejandro Cegarra, Venezuela, The New York Times/Bloomberg. - World Press Photo Open Format Award: ‘War Is Personal’ by Julia Kochetova, Ukraine. Selected out of more than 61,000 entries by an independent jury, the award-winning works show the importance of press and documentary photography and are a testament to the courage, skill, and empathy shown by photographers across the world. Discover the awarded projects and learn more about the stories behind them: https://lnkd.in/evx6W9cm

The World Press Photo Exhibition 2024 is on its worldwide tour! Presenting the results of our annual contest, the award-winning images on display, selected by an independent jury from thousands of entries, demonstrate the importance of press and documentary photography and are a testament to the courage, skill, and empathy shown by photographers around the world. From stories of war and loss, to those of hope, courage, perseverance, and community – the awarded works represent some of the best and most important photojournalism and documentary photography from the past year. Currently on display in Montreal, Vienna, São Paulo, Turin, Hamburg, Budapest, Toronto, Wellington, Copenhagen, Lodi, Dortmund, Middelburg, Kraków, and Bologna. Plan your visit: https://lnkd.in/gG-rn2f. _ Are you interested in becoming an exhibition partner and bringing our annual exhibition to your city? Reach out to us at exhibitions@worldpressphoto.org

These are the names of the 123 Palestinian journalists and media workers, three Lebanese, and two Israeli journalists killed in the past year. All but two were killed by Israeli forces. According to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) this is more journalists than have died in the course of any year since they began documenting journalist killings in 1992. As an organization promoting the importance of accurate photojournalism and documentary photography, we condemn the killing of journalists, as well as the harassment, detentions, and other reporting obstructions in Gaza, the West Bank, Israel, and beyond. Journalism plays an essential role in documenting history and serving the public interest by exposing realities too often obscured by disinformation and misinformation. We stand with the journalists and condemn the killing. Attacks targeting civilians — including journalists — violate international law. We call on the international community to uphold freedom of the press and protect the lives and safety of members of the media. We call for a ceasefire, and demand an end to the impunity in the killing of journalists.

Today is World Animal Day! By sharing a selection of the World Press Photo Contest awarded stories that advocate for the rights, welfare, and better treatment of animals, we call attention to the works that shed light on the current challenges faced by animals and those that represent solutions and hope.

We’re excited that World Press Photo exhibitions manager Mariana Rettore Baptista will be a judge for the 2024 W. Eugene Smith Memorial Fund Student Grant! The grant is designed to encourage and support students whose photographic work renews the tradition of W. Eugene Smith’s dedicated compassion. Applications are open until 8 October: smithfund.org/

We’re hiring: the World Press Photo Foundation is looking for a Database and Archives Manager to join our team! The Database and Archives Manager facilitates the implementation of a new database system and the migration of data related to its digital and physical archive. Working within the Curatorial Affairs team and in collaboration with other staff, you will oversee the configuration of the database to align with World Press Photo’s priorities and goals for its archive. Apply before 17 October: https://lnkd.in/g9u6m5m

“I hope the audience will be able to connect to the loss that is happening when these landscapes are destroyed, but will also see how the people, if they act together and create a strong movement, can change politics in their own country.” - Daniel Chatard Germany positions itself as a leader in the transition towards renewable energy by 2030, yet remains heavily dependent on coal for energy production. In the Rhineland, forests have been cleared and villages demolished since the 1970s to make way for the Hambach and Garzweiler open-pit coal mines. In 2012, activists began occupying parts of Hambach Forest and later the village of Lützerath to resist these measures, managing by 2023 to save a remainder of the forest and five of six such villages scheduled for destruction. Discover ‘No Man’s Land’ by Daniel Chatard, awarded in the 2024 World Press Photo Contest: https://lnkd.in/eEZRAcmw

Every year, our annual contest recognizes and celebrates the best in photojournalism and documentary photography, selected by an independent jury. The World Press Photo Exhibition 2024 presents this year’s 32 awarded works drawn from 61,062 entries by 3,851 photographers from 130 countries. From devastating conflicts and political upheaval to the climate crisis and the safe passage of migrants, the award-winning projects document some of the most pressing issues facing the world today. Currently on display in Montreal, Tegucigalpa, Vienna, São Paulo, Turin, Hamburg, Budapest, Toronto, and Wellington. Coming soon to Copenhagen, Lodi, Dortmund, and more. Check our calendar and plan your visit: https://lnkd.in/gG-rn2f — Are you interested in becoming an exhibition partner and bringing our annual exhibition to your city? Reach out to us at exhibitions@worldpressphoto.org

Join esteemed photojournalists and photo editors for an online discussion on the ethics of photojournalism tomorrow! As technology and global connectivity have advanced, so too have the ethical challenges faced by photojournalists, introducing new complexities. In this talk organized with our regional partner, the Market Photo Workshop, Tshepiso Mabula ka Ndongeni, Davina Jogi, Gulshan Khan, Fiona Wachera, and Oupa Nkosi will explore the unique ethical principles of photojournalism and examine how photojournalists navigate these challenges. Learn more and join for free on Thursday 26 September: https://lnkd.in/eRAhwfAH

Are you a Bachelor's or Master's student with an interest and knowledge in photography, media, and visual journalism? There are currently two internship vacancies in the Programs team at the World Press Photo Foundation! You will get the chance to learn from behind the scenes of the organization’s annual contest. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/g9u6m5m