Not only the corona pandemic, but also the loss of basic democratic rights in several countries has contributed to the fact that press representatives in many countries can no longer work without restrictions.

With its photo book "Photos for Press Freedom 2022", the organization "Reporters Without Borders" draws attention to abuses and dangers to free reporting and a free life.

Eva Neukirchner

picture editor

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Every year, renowned photographers make their photo spreads available free of charge for the illustrated book and report on their experiences in personal essays.

The proceeds from the sale benefit press work and emergency aid for persecuted journalists.

This year the focus is on a few events that make the curtailment of human rights and freedom of expression particularly clear: One of these events is the military rule in Myanmar.

There, a photographer, who wants to remain anonymous for security reasons, uses impressive images to document how the people are fighting for the country's young democracy.

With the photographer Fatima Shbair we look at the Gaza Strip - a region surrounded by conflicts.

She has made it her mission to show life beyond war and terror.

It shows people going out, exercising and enjoying life.

She is also part of a young generation of women who, contrary to the Muslim role model, shape their lives self-confidently and freely.

Only a few countries recognize Taiwan as a diplomatically independent republic.

The Russian war of aggression in Ukraine in particular has made the constant threat to China clear again.

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In his pictures, photojournalist Vladimir Zivojinovic shows what rural life is like in Serbia, where young people migrate to the cities or even abroad.

International mining companies have a strong influence in Peru.

But instead of bringing progress and prosperity, they leave behind a devastated environment.

Not only is the living space for many Peruvians cut, but their health is also endangered.

The images of the many fleeing people in Afghanistan aroused fears about the future of the country.

The photographer Johanna-Maria Fritz would like to take a different look at the country and gives insights into everyday scenes and moments beyond suffering and horror, without glossing over it.

While another part of Ethiopia was electing a new parliament, Tigray Province was locked in civil war.

The Japanese photographer Yasuyoshi Chiba captured the situation in his pictures.

Marcus Yam received the Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography for his photo series on the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan.