This is Gender: Law & Justice

This is Gender: Law & Justice

Deadline

22/07/2025    
All day
Entry:
Free
Prize:
£500 cash prize + Others

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Contest Type

This is Gender: Law & Justice 2025 is now open for submissions worldwide, inviting photographers to examine how gender shapes laws, courts, and policing. Running until July 22, 2025, this global contest can stands among the best photo contests to participate and as one of the free photo contests that break down barriers for storytellers everywhere. With a £500 cash prize for the winning image, accredited certification, and access to mentorship and exhibition opportunities, it offers both up-and-coming and established artists a platform for professional growth and social impact. Global reach across six continents ensures diverse cultural perspectives on systemic reform, and since its launch the competition has drawn thousands of submissions, building a reputation for amplifying voices that challenge power structures.

Participants may submit up to five individual images, each accompanied by a concise narrative explaining its relevance, capture details (where and when), and a brief artist biography. Whether through bold documentary photography competitions that shine a light on institutional bias or through evocative fine art approaches, submissions must engage critically with gender and justice themes. All entrants receive expert feedback at every stage—longlist, shortlist, and final—plus featured placement in the TiG Collection, inclusion in an international artist database, and the chance for online exhibitions and international press exposure. Every applicant also earns accredited Global 50/50 certification and access to a vibrant network of creatives committed to gender equity.

By spotlighting the intersection of law, justice, and gender, This is Gender: Law & Justice 2025 offers a rare opportunity to contribute to global dialogues through powerful imagery. The open-access format and clear guidelines make it especially accessible to creators working in underrepresented regions or unconventional formats. Rigorous evaluation by a multidisciplinary jury ensures both prestige and constructive critique. Selected works may appear in thematic reports and curated online stories, amplifying participants’ voices in academic, advocacy, and media spaces—making this competition essential for socially engaged photographers worldwide.

The This is Gender: Law & Justice Prizes

Photographers selected at different stages receive tailored rewards designed to support their professional growth and amplify their impact:

Award LevelPrize Details
Winner (1st place)
  • £500 cash prize
  • In-depth professional critique by the Global 50/50 expert panel
  • Feature in the TiG Collection
  • Listing in the international artist database
  • Accredited Global 50/50 certification
  • Membership in the Global 50/50 artist network
  • Online exhibition and virtual thematic story inclusion
  • Potential international press exposure
  • Possible feature in Global 50/50 reports
Shortlisted
  • Professional critique
  • Feature in the TiG Collection
  • Database listing
  • Global 50/50 certification
Longlisted
  • Listing in the international artist database
  • Accredited recognition
All participantsExpert review and access to the Global 50/50 artist network.

The Categories of the This is Gender: Law & Justice

This competition welcomes a range of photographic approaches to explore its themes:

  • Documentary & Photojournalism: Capturing real-world events and activism that expose legal inequalities.
  • Portraiture: Investigating identity, power, and representation through compelling portraits.
  • Conceptual & Fine Art: Crafting symbolic or abstract imagery to challenge notions of justice.
  • Experimental & Alternative Processes: Employing mixed media, archival interventions, and hybrid techniques.
  • Street & Candid Photography: Documenting unfiltered moments of protest, resistance, and community resilience.

This is Gender: Law & Justice Dates and Entry Fees

Submission Deadline: July 22, 2025

Entry Fee: Free – making it one of the free to enter photography competitions that open doors for creators worldwide.

How to Enter:

Submit up to five images via the online portal, attaching:

  • A concise narrative linking each image to the themes of law and gender
  • Details of when and where each photograph was taken
  • A brief artist biography
  • Acceptance of the This is Gender Terms and Conditions

About the Jury

A diverse panel of international specialists in photography, visual culture, gender studies, and justice will evaluate entries based on:

  • Visual Impact and Creativity: Composition, innovation, and emotional resonance.
  • Narrative Strength: Clarity of storytelling and relevance to gender and justice themes.

Why Enter This is Gender: Law & Justice?

Entering This is Gender: Law & Justice 2025 connects photographers with a global network, expert feedback, and curated exposure through the TiG Collection and international media. As one of the most respected photography contests and awards, it offers a £500 prize, accredited certification, and the chance to feature in thematic reports that reach academic, advocacy, and cultural audiences.

This competition’s clear guidelines, no entry fee, and multidisciplinary jury create an inclusive yet prestigious environment. Participation unlocks mentorship opportunities, inclusion in an international artist database, and invitations to online exhibitions—empowering creators to amplify their work and engage audiences in urgent conversations about law, justice, and gender.

This section about the rules and image rights of the This is Gender: Law & Justice has been generated automatically. If you are interested in participating in this contest we suggest you review the complete rules provided by the contest.

Rules

  • Open to photographers of all backgrounds and experience levels worldwide.
  • Each entrant may submit up to five original images with a narrative, capture details, and artist biography.
  • All submissions must comply with the This is Gender Terms and Conditions.
  • Entries should not violate privacy, defamation, or third-party rights; participants are responsible for obtaining releases.

Copyright and Image Usage

  • Photographers retain full copyright to their images.
  • By entering, participants grant Global 50/50 a non-exclusive license to reproduce, display, and distribute images for promotional, editorial, and exhibition purposes, in digital and print formats.
  • Images may be used in the TiG Collection, online exhibitions, Global 50/50 reports, and associated marketing materials.
  • Participants are responsible for clearing any necessary model or property releases.

For more information and to participate in the contest, visit: the official website.

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