Iranian photographer to share prize money with Syria and Iraq refugees
September 14, 2015
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The 34-year-old self-taught photographer considered as one of the first professional female photojournalists in Iran
Iranian photographer Newsha Tavakolian has said she will donate part of a 100,000-euro ($112,000) Dutch award to charity, including Syrian and Iraqi refugees.
The 34-year-old self-taught photographer considered as one of the first professional female photojournalists in Iran. She said that she would be donating 15,000 to an organisation helping Syrian and Iraqi refugees.
She added that she has worked in both their countries and want to give back to all the kindness Iraqi’s and Syrians always welcomed her with, despite the dire circumstances they live in.
The Amsterdam-based Prince Claus Fund dedicated to culture and development said on its website that it had awarded its Principal 2015 prize to Tavakolian.
It noteworthy that the female photographer combines photojournalism and art to offer new insights into the lived experience of people in Iran and the wider Middle East region.
