The International Women’s Media Foundation presents award-winning photojournalist Paula Bronstein discussing her new book Afghanistan: Between Hope and Fear (University of Texas Press, August 2016).
In the fall of 2001, the award-winning American photojournalist Paula Bronstein traveled to Afghanistan on assignment for Getty Images to document the U.S-led “Occupation Enduring Freedom†in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. Captivated by the indomitable resilience and spirit of the Afghan people and the rugged beauty of their country’s landscape, Bronstein has made Afghanistan her mission ever since. She has returned to the country repeatedly over the past 15 years to document the lives of the Afghan people against the backdrop of a brutal and protracted war. This remarkable and nuanced body of work is gathered together for the first time in Bronstein’s powerful new monograph Afghanistan: Between Hope and Fear (University of Texas Press, August 2016). Moderated by Indira Lakshmanan, Bronstein will be speaking about her work and experiences, as well as signing copies of the book for sale. All ticket proceeds will be going to the IWMF Emergency Fund. Follow this link for tickets.  Vist the FB Event Page.  Â
About the Author:
With over 30 years in the news business, Paula Bronstein is one of America’s most distinguished female photojournalists. She has won numerous awards, among them: Pictures of the Year International; National Press Photographers Association (Runner up: “Photographer Of The Yearâ€); The Pulitzer Prize (Finalist: “Breaking Newsâ€); The Overseas Press Club of America (John Faber Award); Foreign Correspondents Club: Thailand (“Asia Photographer of the Yearâ€); Leica Oskar Barnack Award (Finalist); and China International Press Photo (“Photo Of The Yearâ€). Her work has been featured in numerous individual and group exhibitions including “Afghanistan’s Health Crisis,†Lido, Italy (October 2015) and the Annenberg Space for Photography, Los Angeles (December 13, 2014 – May 3, 2015); “Women in War†at the 2014 Korea Photo Biennale; and “Women Between Peace and War – Afghanistan,†which traveled to New York, Miami, Denver, Chicago, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Other venues include War Photo Limited in Dubrovnik – “Women War Photographers,†Visa Pour L’Image, Perpignan, France (2008), The Fence an outdoor Photography Exhibition – Photoville, New York (2014).
About the IWMF:
Founded in 1990 by a group of prominent U.S. women journalists, the International Women’s Media Foundation is dedicated to strengthening the role of women journalists worldwide. The IWMF believes the news media worldwide are not truly free and representative without the equal voice of women. The IWMF celebrates the courage of women journalists who overcome threats and oppression to speak out on global issues. The IWMF’s programs empower women journalists with the training, support and network to become leaders in the news industry.
