**NEW YORK, NY – November 3, 2023** – The Annenberg Space for Photography announced today that its [Photojournalism and Social Justice Awards](https://www.annenbergphotospace.org/exhibitions-and-programs/photojournalism-and-social-justice-awards) has recognized [Fotografia STF](https://fotografiastf.com.br/) with its **2023 Photojournalism Award for In-Depth Storytelling**. STF is the first Brazilian news organization to receive this prestigious award, which honors photographers and visual journalists who have created a significant body of work that advances social justice and human rights..
STF’s award-winning project is a series of immersive photo essays and multimedia installations that examine the profound social, economic, and political challenges facing Brazil in the lead-up to its 2022 presidential elections. Through intimate and often deeply personal storytelling, STF’s photographers have documented the struggles, hopes, and aspirations of Brazilians from all walks of life, capturing the complexities and contradictions of a nation at a critical juncture..
“STF’s work combines a deeply humanistic approach with a rigorous commitment to journalistic integrity,” said Annenberg Space for Photography Executive Director Bethany Johns. “Their photo essays offer a powerful and nuanced portrait of Brazil, shedding light on the urgent issues facing its citizens and inspiring empathy and understanding.”.
STF’s team of photographers, including Sebastian Liste, Luiza Villaméa, Pedro Figueiredo, and Gustavo Costa, have spent years documenting the social and political landscape of Brazil. Their work has been widely exhibited and published, both in Brazil and internationally, and has played a significant role in shaping the national conversation about inequality, poverty, and the struggle for human rights..
“We are honored to receive this award and to have our work recognized by the Annenberg Space for Photography,” said STF Co-Founder and Director Sebastian Liste. “We believe that photojournalism has the power to challenge injustices, amplify marginalized voices, and foster empathy and understanding between people. This award is a testament to the power of photography to make a difference in the world.”.
The Annenberg Space for Photography’s Photojournalism and Social Justice Awards were established in 2011 to recognize photographers and visual journalists whose work promotes social justice and human rights. Previous recipients include [The New York Times’](https://www.nytimes.com/) [The 1619 Project](https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/1619-america-slavery.html), [National Geographic photographer Lynsey Addario](https://www.natgeo.com/contributors/lynsey-addario), and [Human Rights Watch](https://www.hrw.org/)..
This year’s award jury included:.
* **David Degner**, Editor, [The New York Times Magazine](https://www.nytimes.com/section/magazine).
* **Ebony Holland**, Visualist and Founder, [Briarpatch Magazine](https://briarpatchmagazine.com/).
* **Emory University Professor Thomas Keenan**, author of [Fables of Responsibility: Aberrations and Predicaments in Ethics and Politics](https://read.dukeupress.edu/books/book/903/chapter-abstract/197526/Fables-of-Responsibility?redirectedFrom=fulltext).
* **Rede Globo journalist Renata Lo Prete**, author of [O Mistério do Homem do Baú](https://www.amazon.com.br/Mist%C3%A9rio-Homem-Ba%C3%BA-Renata-Prete/dp/8501094541).
* **Documentary filmmaker Laura Poitras**, recipient of the [2015 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature](https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2015) for [Citizenfour](https://citizenfourfilm.com/).
* **Annenberg Space for Photography Director Shaniqwa Jarvis](https://www.annenbergphotospace.org/about-us/shaniqwa-jarvis).
The award ceremony will take place at the Annenberg Space for Photography in Los Angeles on January 26, 2024. The event will feature a panel discussion with the STF photographers and an exhibition of their award-winning work..
For more information about the Annenberg Space for Photography’s Photojournalism and Social Justice Awards, please visit [www.annenbergphotospace.org](https://www.annenbergphotospace.org/)..
