We invite professional and amateurs photographers to participate in the iDiaspora Photo Contest.
Through this iDiaspora Photo contest, the IOM and IBER-RUTAS seek to highlight the socio-cultural contributions of diasporas and migrant communities around the world and recognize their talent.
The International Organizations for Migration (IOM) and IBER-RUTAS – Program aims to contribute to the promotion of cultural diversity in Ibero-America and protection of migrants’ rights from an intercultural perspective.
The theme of the contest
The principal theme of the contest is “Diaspora”.
The IOM defines Diaspora as “Migrants or descendants of migrants whose identity and sense of belonging, either real or symbolic, have been shaped by their migration experience and background. They maintain links with their homelands, and to each other, based on a shared sense of history, identity, or mutual experiences in the destination country”.
What we’re looking for
The iDiaspora Photo Contest looks for a series of 3 photographs per participant portraying some of the following categories:
1. Navigating identities: Is there a relationship between Diaspora’s homeland and new land? How do diasporas express their sense of belonging in multiple societies?
2. Youth and their roots: What is it like to be born or grow up as a member of the diaspora? How can the youth connect with their homeland?
3. Diasporas as influencers: How does the diaspora contribute positively to their societies through the use of technology?
4. Diasporas helping their communities: What is it like to assist communities during a crisis?
How to Apply
The iDiaspora Photo Contest will have two categories: Amateur and professional.
To apply for the contest:
1. Register in iDiaspora.org – ” iDiaspora Photo Contest”.
2. Create a profile and fill in your personal data by clicking on the “apply” button.
3. Complete the details of the photos: Title, a brief description of the photographic series, and how it portrays the themes of the contest (between 100 and 150 words).
4. Submit a photographic series of 3 unpublished photographs, in JPG format up to 8 Mb.
Registration is free and open until 4 November 2022 at 15:00 hours in Geneva, Switzerland.
At the end of the registration period, the photographic series will be evaluated by a panel of expert juries in order to determine the winning entries and special mentions.
What you will benefit
Winners will be announced 15 days after the closure of the contest on the iDiaspora and IBER-RUTAS websites.
The prizes for amateur and professional categories will be:
First Prize USD 1,500.
Second Prize USD 700.
Third Prize USD 300.
*The winning photographs will be used at the discretion of the IOM and IBER-RUTAS.
Inquiries: idiaspora@iom.int; concursoiberrutas@gmail.com.
* Only one submission per person is allowed.
* Participation implies full acceptance of the Terms and Conditions of the contest, please read them carefully.
Apply here