Excellence
Excellence
June 24, 2015
Heidi Levine in Jerusalem
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Following her death, the International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) created the Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award with financial support from the Howard G. Buffett Foundation. It will be given every year to a female photojournalist whose work reflects Anja Niedringhaus's courage and commitment.
The jury has chosen the Jerusalem-based Levine as the first winner of the award, in recognition of her overwhelming and striking images. “Her fearlessness and commitment to the story of Gaza are unflagging. She documents tragic events under terrible circumstances, while also feeling great compassion for the people she meets,” the jury said to explain their decision.
Further information at: IWMF
Heidi Levine in Jerusalem
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Heidi Levine in Kabul
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Anja Niedringhaus near Kabul, Afghanistan, 2001
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