Das ist das Pressefoto des Jahres
The World Press Photo competition has named Carol Guzy's photograph "Separated by ICE" as the World Press Photo of the Year. The image, taken for the Miami Herald in August 2025, shows children clinging to their father's shirt during a court hearing in New York after he was unexpectedly detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The jury praised the photo as a stark documentation of family separation resulting from U.S. immigration policy. Two other finalists were recognized: Saber Nuraldin's image of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and Victor J. Blue's photo documenting the Achi women from Guatemala who sought justice for wartime abuses.
The award matters because it highlights the power of independent photojournalism to bring urgent social and political issues to global attention. The winning image directly addresses the controversial enforcement actions of ICE, sparking conversation about immigration reform and human rights. The competition drew nearly 3,700 photographers submitting around 57,000 entries, underscoring the continued relevance of press photography in documenting crises. The winning and finalist images will tour internationally, starting in Amsterdam and later at the Landesmuseum in Zurich, amplifying their impact.