The special exhibition showcases a selection of stories, awarded in the World Press Photo Contests from 2000 to 2021, that highlight the resilience and challenges of women, girls and communities around the world. The show is organised by the Netherlands' Embassy in Rome, the University Rome Tre and the World Press Photo Foundation.

This joint exhibition conveys the commitment of the Netherlands to women’s rights and gender equality and justice. Multiple voices, documented by 17 photographers of 13 different nationalities, offer insights into issues including sexism, gender-based violence, reproductive rights, and access to equal opportunities. The selection of stories explores how women and gender issues have evolved in the 21st century and how photojournalism has developed in the ways of portraying them.

Exhibition Address
Largo Giovanni Battista Marzi 10, Rome (Ex Mattatoio)
('2nd entrance' in Piazza Orazio Giustiniani 4/A)

For further information please contact:
Ewout Kieckens
Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Via Michele Mercati 8, Rome
ewout.kieckens@minbuza.nl