Founded in 1955, the World Press Photo Foundation aims to show the realities of events around the world. The WPPF holds an annual photography contest, and exhibits the prize-winning works at 100 venues around the world.
The World Press Photo Foundation presents a selection of stories, awarded in the World Press Photo Contests from 2000 to 2021, that highlight the resilience and challenges of women, girls, and communities around the world.
Gender equality and justice is a fundamental human right critical in supporting cohesive societies. Yet women around the world face deeply entrenched inequality and remain underrepresented in political and economic roles. Violence against women prevails as a serious global health and protection issue.
The exhibition conveys the commitment to women’s rights and gender equality and justice. Multiple voices, documented by 17 photographers of 13 different nationalities, offer insights into issues including sexism, gender-based violence, reproductive rights, and access to equal opportunities. The selection of stories explores how women and gender issues have evolved in the 21st century and how photojournalism has developed in the ways of portraying them.
