BCNDH 2026 — 6th Barcelona International Photography Festival on Human Rights and Global Justice
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The VI Barcelona Human Rights and Global Justice Photography and Video Award, organized by the Más Retina Association — an independent photography platform dedicated to humanist documentary and social justice imagery. Selected works exhibited in Barcelona during the festival.
Benefits
Ten selected projects are exhibited in the streets of Barcelona during the festival (1 December 2026 – 10 January 2027) and included in the catalogue; the best receives €3,000 and three category winners €400 each.
Eligibility
All photographers and filmmakers worldwide; work must address themes of human rights, global justice, and social transformation.
Dates & details
- Programme dates
- Festival 1 December 2026 – 10 January 2027
- Results
- Finalists October–November; winners 10 December 2026
Award
€3,000 first prize; three €400 prizes
Application fee
€5 per project
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