A fight for freedom
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Photographer
Sofi Lundin
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Prize
Honorable Mention
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Jury Top 5 Selection
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Socials
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Website
Earlier this year, Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni signed one of the world's toughest anti-LGBTQ laws, including the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality". Arrests, torture and evictions have become increasingly common and many LGBTQ-persons live in isolation. Hundreds have left the country. This series feature four individuals who have been forced into hiding. They represent thousands of people who daily fear for their lives due to their sexuality.
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Biography
My name is Sofi Lundin and I´m a Swedish freelance journalist and photographer, based in Uganda. I have covered the East African region for Scandinavian/International media and non-governmental organisations for the past eight years. My heart lies in stories related to human rights and social issues.
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Awards
2017: Awarded the title «Rising Star in Photography», by Adobe.
2023: Winner of Helsinki Photo Festival Award. My project from Somalia will be exhibited in Finland this year.
