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World Press Photo

Connecting the world to the stories that matter. We showcase compelling stories to create space for reflection in times of urgency.

World Press Photo is an independent non-profit organization that champions the power of photojournalism and documentary photography to deepen understanding of the world’s complexities, promote dialogue, and inspire action. Founded in the Netherlands in 1955, our annual contest and thematic exhibitions reach millions of people in over 80 locations worldwide each year, and our online work reaches mi

llions more. Amid a fast-changing media landscape influenced by censorship, misinformation, and threats to press freedom, we promote standards of accuracy, authenticity, visual excellence, while ensuring diverse perspectives are represented. Our education programs support photographers in reaching these standards, and help the public explore the profound societal impact of photography. We are thankful for the support of our funders, particularly our strategic partners the Dutch Postcode Lottery, PwC, and FUJIFILM Corporation.

18/06/2026

World Press Photo, in collaboration with Fujifilm France, is pleased to present a series of workshops at the Les Rencontres de la photographie, Arles, France, in July 2026!

The workshops will take place each day from 7–11 July at the FUJIKINA space, where we will explore new forms of documentary photography and the evolving language of visual narratives; spanning topics such as personal storytelling, artistic documentary practices, community engagement, and the power of editing.

The five workshops will be facilitated by: Anita Huynh and Mariana Rettore from World Press Photo; Ebrahim Alipoor; Diana Markosian; William Keo and Chantal Pinzi; and Arianna Rinaldo.

Find out more about the workshops: worldpressphoto.org/education/programs/arles2026

13/06/2026

📸 See the most compelling photojournalism and documentary photography of the past year up-close at the flagship World Press Photo Exhibition 2026 at De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam!

The 42 winners of the 2026 Contest were selected by an independent jury out of over 57,000 photographs submitted by 3,747 photographers in 141 countries. Offering a powerful reflection of our world, the 2026 World Press Photo Contest winners illuminate the realities we face globally. They reveal the global overreach of power, the escalating climate crisis, and the human cost of conflict, while also bringing into focus stories of resistance, rebuilding, recovery, and the quiet, enduring dignity of those who persevere.

🎟 Book your tickets here: nieuwekerk.nl/en/exhibitions/world-press-photo-exhibition-2026/

12/06/2026

📖 The World Press Photo Yearbook 2026 is available to order.

Featuring a selection of awarded photographs and stories from the 2026 World Press Photo Contest, this annual publication showcases powerful photojournalism and documentary photography from around the world.

This collection of stories demands our sustained attention, challenging our assumptions and encouraging all viewers to look deeper and find new perspectives.

Order your copy now: worldpressphoto.org/yearbook

Available in six languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.

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Seen here, work by Chantal Pinzi, Panos Pictures.

10/06/2026

“When reality feels negotiable, when any image can be doubted, when truth becomes just another opinion, the people who suffer most are the ones who most aim to be seen. The ones whose suffering, whose resilience, whose dignity, depends on a witness. And this is why I believe photojournalism is not just a profession. It is, right now, one of the most important acts of civic resistance in the world.” - Joumana El Zein Khoury, executive director of World Press Photo.

The World Press Photo Days 2026 brought together the photographers behind some of the most compelling photojournalism and documentary photography of the past year.

Throughout the event, the 2026 World Press Photo Contest winners shared the stories behind their awarded work, offering perspectives on some of the most pressing issues shaping our world today including conflict and climate crises, as well as resistance, recovery, and resilience.

From workshops and portfolio reviews to the Awards Ceremony and The Stories that Matter, the program created space to reflect on the role of photojournalism and documentary photography in a world marked by urgency, complexity, resilience, and change.

Thank you to everyone who made these days possible—and to the photographers whose work continues to connect us to the stories that matter.

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Many thanks to Pictoright who made this program possible.

The awarded photographs and stories are on display at the flagship World Press Photo Exhibition 2026 at De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam. Book now: nieuwekerk.nl/en/exhibitions/world-press-photo-exhibition-2026/

Video: D3CADE agency

08/06/2026

💡Can photography positively impact the protection of the environment?

See the Story, our free educational publication, dives into the societal role of photojournalism and documentary photography through the work of World Press Photo Contest winners.

This photograph from the project ‘Mexico, A Changing Climate‘, by César Rodríguez, Norwegian Red Cross, SNCA, The New York Times, depicts residents of an industrial neighborhood in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico lining up for water on 21 June 2022.

Mexico is especially vulnerable to climate extremes, with 52% of its territory situated in arid or semi-arid zones. Over the last two decades, environmental disasters and ecological decay have internally displaced approximately 2.7 million people—a figure projected to reach up to 8 million by 2050.

📖 Learn more about critical questions for visual storytelling through our free educational publication, See the Story. Download your copy: worldpressphoto.org/education/see-the-story

06/06/2026

This image from “I’m Afraid”: Afghan Women Face US Aid Cuts’ by Elise Blanchard, for Time, shows women waiting to see Gulshaman, the only midwife at the Waras Family Health House in the Shahristan district, Daikundi province, in Afghanistan, on 20 July 2025. She works without a salary since US aid cuts ended the clinic’s funding.

The project, awarded in the 2026 World Press Photo Contest, documents the impact of US aid cuts on pregnant women's access to health care, and is showcased in the World Press Photo Exhibition 2026, touring globally.

Visit it now in: Bucharest: Bucharest; Rio de Janeiro; Zurich; Berlin; Rome; Balingen; Brisbane.

Opening soon in Sydney; Sant Julià de Lòria; Zutphen; Ballarat; Flensburg; Montreal; Toronto; Copenhagen.

🔗Book your visit now: worldpressphoto.org/calendar

05/06/2026

🌍 Today is World Environment Day – the United Nations day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment.

As the climate crisis continues to reshape lives, landscapes, and ecosystems, it also reveals stories of adaptation, innovation, resilience, and collective action.

The photographs featured in this video, selected from the World Press Photo archive, document award-winning images of some of the defining environmental stories of our time. From the impact of the climate crisis and biodiversity loss, to efforts to protect ecosystems and build a more sustainable future, these photographs invite us to look closer at the challenges we face and the people working toward change.

The photographs featured in this video are taken by: Aaron Favila, Adriana Loureiro Fernandez, Alessandro Cinque, Amanda Maciel Perobelli, Ami Vitale, Anush Babajanyan, Aubin Mukoni, Brais Lorenzo, César Rodríguez, Eddie Jim, Ethan Swope, Jaime Rojo, Jasper Doest, Jonas Kakó, Konstantinos Tsakalidis, Mas Agung Wilis Yudha Baskoro, Matthew Abbott, Michael Varcas, Musuk Nolte, Nanna Heitmann, Noel Celis, Rob G. Green, Roie Galitz, Tatsiana Chypsanava, and Tommy Trenchard.

Explore our archive of awarded work, including the ones featured here, on our website: worldpressphoto.org/collection/photo-contest

04/06/2026

At a time when trust in information is increasingly challenged, independent photojournalism remains essential to helping us understand the world around us. Through our annual Contest, exhibitions, public programs, and educational initiatives, we connect audiences with the stories that matter and the people behind them.

Last week, photographers from around the world gathered in Amsterdam for World Press Photo Days 2026, sharing the stories behind their award-winning work through talks, workshops, portfolio reviews, and public conversations about trust and transparency in photojournalism.

We’re a small team with a big mission — and your support helps make this work possible.

Your contribution helps us:

• Bring powerful exhibitions to places where press freedom is under pressure
• Support the next generation of documentary photographers and photojournalists
• Provide training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities

Join us in investing in the future of independent photojournalism, ensuring its impact remains accessible, relevant, and sustainable.

🔗 Learn more and support our work: worldpressphoto.org/support

02/06/2026

We’re pleased to announce the participants for the 2026 Joop Swart Masterclass!

Bashar Taleb, Palestine
Cam Juárez, Guatemala
Faiz Abubakr Mohamed, Sudan
Farhana Satu, Bangladesh
Guerchom Ndebo, DRC
Hadeer Mahmoud, Egypt
Haitham Imad, Palestine
Lisa Bukreyeva, Ukraine
Nathalia Angarita, Colombia
Parisa Azadi, Iran/Canada
Riska Munawarah, Indonesia
Rubah Alfaraouna, Palestine
Zohre Sabagh Nejad, Iran

The 13 participants were selected by an independent selection committee:
Amak Mahmoodian, Amr Alfiky, Joshua Irwandi, Sebah Chaudhry, Virginia Lozano.

Launched in 1994, the Joop Swart Masterclass is World Press Photo’s best-known educational program for emerging photographers in the field of documentary photography, photojournalism, and visual storytelling. For the third year in a row, the masterclass will continue to focus on the SWANA region, thanks to funding from the Porticus Foundation.

🔗 Meet the class of 2026: worldpressphoto.org/education/programs/joop-swart-masterclass/2026

01/06/2026

After three days of inspiring talks, workshops, industry events, and more, the World Press Photo Days 2026 has come to an end.

A heartfelt thank you to the 2026 World Press Photo Contest winners who joined us in Amsterdam. The awarded photographers shared the stories behind their winning images, attended workshops, and participated in portfolio reviews with esteemed photo editors and curators. At the Awards Ceremony, the winners were recognized for their courage and dedication to their profession.

The program concluded with ‘The Stories that Matter’, which brought together the awarded photographers, international speakers and critical thinkers with the public for an edition centred around trust and transparency in photojournalism. Speakers included: scholars Lewis Bush and Tara Pixley; as well as acclaimed photographer and 2026 World Press Photo Contest winner, David Guttenfelder; World Press Photo of the Year finalist, Victor J. Blue; and this year’s Photo of the Year winner, Carol Guzy.

Many thanks to Pictoright who made this program possible.

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