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We present the jury for the 29th edition of the Luis Valtueña International Award for Humanitarian Photography.
As every year, we have assembled a panel that represents all stages of the photographic process: from the conception of the project, through the taking of the image, to its final dissemination. That is why we have active photojournalists and documentary photographers, graphic editors, curators, a specialist in humanitarian action and a representative from Médicos del Mundo.
We want the jury to reflect the enormous geographical variety of the projects we receive each year, from 96 countries. That is why we have sought out profiles from different regions: Central America, South America, Europe, Egypt and South Africa, all with a solid track record and a deep knowledge of humanitarian and documentary photography.
This year, the international panel is made up of:
Ana María Arévalo Gosen (Venezuela) is a National Geographic explorer and Pulitzer Centre on Crisis Reporting fellow based in Madrid. Her work focuses on women’s rights, social justice and communities in Latin America. She has received awards such as the Leica Oskar Barnack, Camille Lepage, Marylin Stafford, and POY Latam. Founder of the Ojo Pelao workshops, she is also an educator and international lecturer.
Paul Botes (South Africa), is the picture editor of The Continent and an award-winning South African photographer, picture editor, and educator. He has worked across much of the African continent over the past 25 years, focusing on themes of social justice and inequality. Most recently, Paul held the role of picture editor at the Mail & Guardian, where he spent over 15 years. He has judged several prestigious awards, including the World Press Photo, Uganda Press Photo, and East Africa Photography Award.
Rehab Eldalil (Egipt), is a documentary photographer, visual storyteller and educator whose work focuses on the broad theme of identity explored through participatory creative practices. To date, she has published two photo-books and contributed to many others. She is a Catchlight Global Fellow who has earned numerous prestigious awards including World Press Photo 2022, Fotoevidence 2022, Lucie Awards 2024 among others. Her work has been exhibited internationally across over 30 countries.
Carolina Martínez Gila (Spain) is an exhibition coordinator and manager, and co-director of Alkibla, a publishing platform focused on documentary imagery and historical memory. She has been director of the DFOTO International Photography and Video Fair. She is part of the Banco de España Collection team, where she coordinates exhibitions, publications and cultural activities. Her career combines cultural management, graphic publishing and independent curatorship, with a firm commitment to contemporary creation and the recovery of invisible narratives.
Camille Nussbaum is Executive Coordinator of the Institute of Studies on Conflicts and Humanitarian Action (IECAH). He has over 20 years of experience in the humanitarian sector, leading projects on quality, accountability and training. He has participated in research and evaluations in several countries in Africa and America. He has led the development of the Universal Logistics Standards for Humanitarian Response (ULS) and is a senior auditor for the Humanitarian Quality Assurance Initiative (HQAI).
Ana Palacios (Spain) is a visual journalist specialising in comprehensive communication for projects with social impact. She is a mentor for the Canon Europe Student Programme. She publishes in media outlets such as National Geographic, CNN and El País Semanal. Her solo exhibitions have been on display at the Círculo de Bellas Artes in Madrid, the Alliance Française in Tanzania and the Casa de la Donne in Rome. She teaches on the PHotoESPAÑA Master’s programme and at the EFE Agency, among others. She has published three books and directed a documentary on child slavery, available on Filmin.
Francisco Carrasco (Spain), has been a member of the jury on several occasions due to his longstanding relationship with Médicos del Mundo. With training in advertising, photography and design, he founded his own communications company. He gradually shifted his focus towards communications aimed at social change. Since then, he has worked in communications, awareness-raising and advocacy with numerous public bodies, foundations and NGOs. He has been closely linked to Médicos del Mundo for more than ten years, performing various roles within the organisation, including communications director and general coordinator.
They will be the ones to choose the winning project and the three finalists for this edition.
We feel fortunate to have such a high-calibre jury each year, contributing their time, experience and vision to ensure that this award continues to be a benchmark for humanitarian photography.
Do you have a photography project to share?
There is still time to participate. Submit your proposal before 10 October and share your perspective with the world.
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