Pierre Haski, President of Reporters Without Borders and jury member, described Alghorra’s photos as “gut punches – powerful and tragic at once.” He emphasized the symbolic importance of this recognition for work produced in a territory now closed to foreign journalists:
“Through this photographer, we pay tribute to all those in Gaza who risk their lives to show the world what is happening. Let’s not forget that dozens and dozens of Palestinian journalists and photographers have been killed over the past 20 months.”
Now in its 15th year, the ICRC’s Humanitarian Visa d’or award drew an exceptionally diverse and high-quality range of submissions. Haiti, Syria, Ukraine, Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo were among the conflict zones highlighted – all places where civilians continue to bear the brunt of armed violence. The jury, composed of professionals from the fields of photography, media and humanitarian action, praised the depth and richness of the stories submitted, making the final selection especially difficult.
Among this wide range of perspectives, Saher Alghorra’s work stood out for its narrative strength, visual sensitivity, and field-based commitment.
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