Last month, renowned photojournalist Ryuichi Hirokawa was dismissed as director of Days Japan, the monthly photojournalism magazine he founded, after claims of sexual harassment
“The recipients of the 2017 Getty Images Editorial Photography Grants are working at the cutting edge of photojournalism, ensuring that often ignored global issues are brought to the forefront of public consciousness,” said Hugh Pinney, Vice President of News, Getty Images. This year’s winners see projects taking place in war torn Mosul, documenting the unrest in Venezuela and refugees seeking new homes in Europe.
