Independent photojournalism and documentary photography are indispensable tools of political
education for a democratic society and an essential part of shaping public opinion-especially
in our so-called 'post-factual' times. In recognition of this the independent non-profit
organization World Press Photo Foundation based in Amsterdam has been presenting the World
Press Photo Award for the best photo the best story the best longterm project of the year for
more than six decades. The winning images in the various categories tell bold stories and
provide invaluable insights into the state of our world. The winning photo will be announced
alongside the book launch and presented in a traveling exhibition. The excitement continues as
we wait to see which images will be chosen from thousands of submissions-and of course which
photo will become the cover illustration!
