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ICRC Humanitarian Visa d’or Award – International Committee of the Red Cross
ICRC Humanitarian Visa d’or award – International Committee of the Red Cross

About the award

Founded in 2011, the ICRC Humanitarian Visa d’or Award is an annual award for a professional photojournalist who has covered a humanitarian issue related to a situation of armed conflict.

This award, worth 8,000 euros and sponsored by the ICRC, is being presented this year to Khames Alrefi for his work in the Gaza Strip.

The ICRC Humanitarian Visa d’Or Award, established in 2011, is an annual award given to a professional photojournalist who has covered a humanitarian issue related to a situation of armed conflict.

The winner of this year’s award, which comes with a cash prize of €8,000 funded by the ICRC, is Khames Alrefi for his work in the Gaza Strip.

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You're too late! Applications for the 2026 edition of this award are now closed.

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Visa pour l'Image: Current events around the world

Every year since 1989, the international festival of photojournalism, Visa pour l'Image Perpignan, has reviewed the events of the previous year, covering social issues, conflicts and the state of the world viewed via a variety of subjects and from different points of view.

The program includes: exhibitions, evening screenings, round tables, workshops, portfolio reviews, school weeks, the chance to meet photographers, awards and grants.

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