A Visual Chronicle of the Resilience of the Iranian People Through the Lens of Documentary Photographers
The seventh edition of the “Disasters and Accidents” Photography Competition, titled “Resilience for Iran” and themed “The Ramadan War: War Does Not End with the Last Shot,” is being organized by the Natural Disasters Research Institute, in collaboration with the Cultural and Social Deputy of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology and the UNESCO Chair on Natural Disaster Management. |
The event aims to document and visually portray the human consequences of crises and wars, capturing aspects of people’s lives under difficult circumstances through the lens of documentary photography. It seeks to tell stories of suffering, resilience, social solidarity and perseverance.
According to the organizers, this year’s themes include damage to homes and public buildings, the destruction of historical monuments, search and rescue operations, life under crisis conditions, public solidarity, the circumstances of vulnerable groups, martyrs and the injured, and related commemorative ceremonies.
The competition will be held in three categories: Single Photograph, Photo Series and Comparative Photography. Participation is open to all interested individuals. The submission deadline is 21 June 2026, and the entries will be judged on 2 July 2026.
Selected participants will receive certificates of recognition and cash prizes in each category. The selected works will also be published in an exhibition and a book.
Interested participants can submit their works via email to pic@ndri.ac.ir or through the Bale messaging application at 09909648189.
For the full competition poster and call for entries, click here.
