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The 2024 World Press Photo of the Year Award was given to a poignant image captured by Palestinian Reuters photographer Mohammed Salem, depicting a grieving woman in Gaza cradling the body of her 5-year-old niece in a morgue. The photograph, taken amidst the aftermath of Israeli airstrikes, aims to raise awareness of the human impact of war, particularly on children, and highlights the emotional turmoil experienced by families in conflict zones.
The World Press Photo award-winners for this year include powerful images documenting the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, migration, family, and dementia. The winners, selected from over 61,000 entries, were praised for their courage, skill, and empathy. The photographs capture poignant moments such as a Palestinian woman mourning the loss of her niece, a family dealing with dementia in Madagascar, and the resilience of migrants. The exhibition will be showcased in over 60 locations worldwide, shedding light on the human stories behind these impactful images.
Reuters photographer Mohammed Salem won the 2024 World Press Photo of the Year award for his poignant image of a Palestinian woman mourning the death of her 5-year-old niece in the Gaza Strip. The photo, taken during the Israeli bombing of the enclave, captures the devastating human impact of war, particularly on children. The World Press Photo Foundation emphasized the dangers faced by journalists covering conflicts, with 99 journalists and media employees killed during the Israel-Hamas war. Salem's winning image was praised for its profound and respectful portrayal of unimaginable loss, highlighting the broader sense of the situation in Gaza.
World Press Photo expresses shock at the dismissal of Laszlo Simon, the director of the Hungarian National Museum, over an exhibition featuring LGBTQ+ images. The exhibition, titled "Home for the Golden Gays," documented the lives of older LGBTQ+ individuals in the Philippines. The controversy arose when a far-right party launched an inquiry into the exhibition, citing a law banning the promotion of homosexuality to under-18s. Despite placing warning notices, the Hungarian government fired Simon for failing to comply with the law. World Press Photo defends the exhibition, stating that the images are not explicit or offensive.
Hungary has banned minors from attending the World Press Photo exhibition due to LGBTQ content, specifically photographs depicting an elderly LGBTQ community in the Philippines. The government's push to implement morality laws has resulted in restrictions on media and events promoting homosexuality. Lawmaker Dora Duro reported the exhibit, stating that it is harmful to minors and adults alike. World Press Photo Executive Director expressed shock at the limited access and censorship, emphasizing that it is happening in Europe.
Hungary's rightwing government has barred individuals under the age of 18 from visiting the World Press Photo exhibition in Budapest, claiming that some of the photos violate a controversial law restricting LGBTQ+ content. The decision came after a far-right lawmaker filed a complaint against a set of photos depicting an elderly LGBTQ+ community in the Philippines. The move has been criticized by the exhibition's organizers and has sparked concerns about censorship and limited access to important visual journalism. Hungary's government has faced legal action from several EU countries over its "child protection" law, which restricts the availability of materials promoting or depicting homosexuality to minors.
Evgeniy Maloletka, an Associated Press photographer, won the World Press Photo of the Year award for his image of emergency workers carrying a fatally wounded pregnant woman through a maternity hospital in Mariupol, Ukraine, during Russia's brutal onslaught early in the war. The photo highlights the horror of the conflict.
Evgeniy Maloletka's photo of a wounded pregnant woman being carried across debris from a maternity hospital in Mariupol, Ukraine, has won the World Press Photo of the Year. The Story of the Year was awarded to Mads Nissen for a series on life in Afghanistan under the Taliban and a lack of international aid. Anush Babajanyan won the Long-Term Project Award for Battered Waters, which explores the impact of water management after the end of the Soviet Union. Mohamed Mahdy won the Open format award for Here, The Doors Don't Know Me, a project in collaboration with residents of Al Max in the Egyptian city of Alexandria. The World Press Photo regional winners were also announced.
Associated Press photographer Evgeniy Maloletka won the World Press Photo of the Year award for his image of emergency workers carrying a pregnant woman through the shattered grounds of a maternity hospital in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol in the chaotic aftermath of a Russian attack. The image drove home the horror of Russia's brutal onslaught in the eastern port city early in the war. The 32-year-old woman, Iryna Kalinina, died of her injuries a half-hour after giving birth to the lifeless body of her baby, named Miron.
Associated Press photographer Evgeniy Maloletka won the World Press Photo of the Year award for his image of emergency workers carrying a fatally wounded pregnant woman through the shattered grounds of a maternity hospital in Mariupol, Ukraine, after a Russian attack. The image highlights the horror of Russia's brutal onslaught in the eastern port city early in the war. Maloletka, along with two other AP journalists, chronicled the Russian military pounding the city and hitting hospitals and other civilian infrastructure. The four global winners were selected from more than 60,000 entries submitted by 3,752 entrants from 127 countries.
Evgeniy Maloletka, a Ukrainian photographer, won the World Press Photo of the year for his image of emergency workers carrying a fatally wounded pregnant woman through the shattered grounds of a maternity hospital in Mariupol, Ukraine, after a Russian attack. The photo highlights the horror of Russia's brutal onslaught in the eastern port city early in the war. Maloletka and AP video journalist Mystyslav Chernov stayed in Mariupol for more than two weeks, chronicling the Russian military pounding the city and hitting hospitals and other civilian infrastructure. The pair were the only international journalists left in the city when they finally managed a risky escape.