This is gender, the global photography competition organised by Global Health 50/50, is back. Now in its second year, This is Gender invites photographers to share their vision of what gender looks like and submit photographs that explore the various ways in which gender norms - rigid and fluid, traditional and progressive - are experienced and subverted by men and women and non-binary people.

Delivery time:3rd January 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic held up a mirror to society and revealed our relationship with our environments, with each other and with the systems in which we live. In turn, the pandemic revealed existing social divisions and inequalities. As borders closed and our gaze turned inwards, the pandemic both infuriated pervasive and restrictive notions of gender roles and catalysed transformations in the gender landscape.

At a time of global upheaval, life and society as a whole are affected and changed in diverse and gender-specific ways. It is now more important than ever to produce and disseminate images that reflect the diverse realities of gender. We encourage photographers to help expand the images associated with the concept of gender by exploring, for example:

• How the labour scene - professional, domestic, affectionate or otherwise - is gendered
• How gender intersects with health and well-being
• How the politics and business industries exploit gender roles and how they are challenged
• How gender intersects with other aspects of identities and vulnerabilities

We are particularly interested, but not exclusively, in the work that deals with these issues in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

All forms of photography and photojournalism are welcome and photographers from low- and middle-income communities and countries are particularly encouraged to participate. The winners will be chosen by a panel of international experts in photography, visual culture, gender and global health.
Price

• Cash prize of 500 euros for first place and cash prize available for secondary category prizes.
• Global visibility on our platform, media partnerships and globally recognised annual report.
• You can present your work at an organised exhibition (online if COVID-19 dicatate).
• Opportunity to join our global database of photographers and connect with organisations and individuals looking for images to complement their work in the field of global health and development.
• GH5050 certificate for exceptional gender representation.

Criteria

The jury of international experts will assess the work against two different categories.

Visual merit and creativity:

• Strong visual impact
• Thoughtful composition and framing
• Use of colour (or intentional lack of colour) and creativity

History and perspective:

• Clear link to sex and/or health
• A strong story behind the film
• Unique perspective on the subject

How to enter
Each candidate can send no more than two images per submission (participants can send up to three times) along with the following:

• A brief account of the significance of the image for the themes of the photo competition
• Where and when the photo was taken
• Short biography of the artist
• Acceptance of these Terms and Conditions

Please read the terms and conditions of the link carefully before taking part.

Final offers: 3rd January 2021

For more information:

Visit the official This is Gender 2021: Global Health 50/50 photo contest page