{"id":1566,"date":"2022-01-08T11:30:01","date_gmt":"2022-01-08T11:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/womenagriculture.org\/?page_id=1566"},"modified":"2026-03-10T12:41:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T12:41:45","slug":"about-the-contest","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/womenagriculture.org\/?page_id=1566&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"About the contest"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div class=\"ds-message _63c77b1\">\r\n<div class=\"ds-markdown\">\r\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>ABOUT THE PHOTO CONTEST &#8220;WOMAN FARMER: FACES OF THE EARTH&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Project Mission<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-4762 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/womenagriculture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026-03-02_02-12-56-\u2014-\u043a\u043e\u043f\u0438\u044f-1-300x254.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/womenagriculture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026-03-02_02-12-56-\u2014-\u043a\u043e\u043f\u0438\u044f-1-300x254.png 300w, https:\/\/womenagriculture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026-03-02_02-12-56-\u2014-\u043a\u043e\u043f\u0438\u044f-1-1024x867.png 1024w, https:\/\/womenagriculture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026-03-02_02-12-56-\u2014-\u043a\u043e\u043f\u0438\u044f-1-768x650.png 768w, https:\/\/womenagriculture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026-03-02_02-12-56-\u2014-\u043a\u043e\u043f\u0438\u044f-1.png 1116w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>The year 2026 has been declared by the United Nations as the\u00a0<strong>International Year of the Woman Farmer<\/strong>. This is a time when the world turns its gaze to those who work the land daily, from dawn till dusk, to ensure there is bread on our tables and warmth and comfort in our homes.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">The International Photo Contest\u00a0<strong>&#8220;Woman Farmer: Faces of the Earth&#8221;<\/strong>\u00a0is a large-scale project designed to capture and show the world the true heroines of our time: women whose hands are shaping the future of agriculture.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>About the Organizers<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">The contest was established by the\u00a0<strong>Regional Public Organization &#8220;International Union of Women&#8221;<\/strong>\u00a0and is held with the\u00a0<strong>technical assistance of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Liaison Office with the Russian Federation<\/strong>, as well as with the support of the\u00a0<strong>Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation<\/strong>. This high level of partnership confirms the project&#8217;s significance and its alignment with the global sustainable development agenda.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Goals and Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">We have set an ambitious yet noble goal \u2013 to create a unique\u00a0<strong>photographic chronicle of the labor, traditions, and way of life of women farmers around the world<\/strong>. Through camera lenses, we aim to:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>\r\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Showcase the beauty and multifaceted nature of agricultural labor;<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>\r\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Strengthen the prestige of professions connected to the land;<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>\r\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Visually support the UN Sustainable Development Goals, primarily ending hunger and ensuring gender equality;<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>\r\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Identify and support talented photographers who document life in rural areas.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Contest Categories<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">We invite you to participate in five inspiring categories:<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area _1210dd7 c03cafe9\">\r\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__gutters\">\r\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__horizontal-gutter\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__vertical-gutter\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Category<\/th>\r\n<th>Description<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>&#8220;Portrait on the Land&#8221;<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>An artistic portrait of a woman farmer in work or traditional clothing, conveying her character, strength of spirit, and unbreakable connection to the land.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>&#8220;Labor as Art&#8221;<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Reportage and staged shots that reveal the poetry and beauty of agricultural work.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>&#8220;Gifts of the Earth&#8221;<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Still lifes and macro shots celebrating the generosity of nature and the results of women&#8217;s labor.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>&#8220;Traditions and Modernity&#8221;<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Photographs reflecting the harmonious blend of age-old farming traditions and modern agricultural technologies.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>&#8220;Family Farm&#8221;<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Heartwarming shots showing women working with their families, passing on experience and traditions to their children.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Who Can Participate?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">We are open to everyone who shares our passion for this theme. The following are invited to participate:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>\r\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Professional photographers;<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>\r\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Amateur photographers;<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>\r\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Women farmers themselves, who can act either as the authors of the photos or as the heroines of the shots.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">There are\u00a0<strong>no age restrictions<\/strong>. The most important things are sincerity, love for the land, and respect for labor.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Terms of Participation<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Participation in the contest is\u00a0<strong>free<\/strong>. Submissions are accepted from\u00a0<strong>March 1 to September 25, 2026<\/strong>, on the official website.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Awards and Prospects<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Winners and finalists of the contest will receive certificates of merit. Their works will be included in a special\u00a0<strong>photo album-catalog &#8220;Woman Farmer: Faces of the Earth&#8221;<\/strong>\u00a0and will also be presented at final photo exhibitions in\u00a0<strong>Moscow, Russian regions, and at international venues<\/strong>. The best photographs will be seen by audiences in leading Russian and foreign media.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Join Us!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Become part of a project that is changing perceptions of women&#8217;s work on the land. Let&#8217;s show the world the true faces of those who feed humanity together.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Contest website:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/womenagriculture.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">womenagriculture.org<\/a><br \/><strong>Email:<\/strong>\u00a0info@womenagriculture.org<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"ds-theme\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"ds-flex _0a3d93b\">\r\n<div class=\"ds-flex _965abe9 _54866f7\">\r\n<div class=\"db183363 ds-icon-button ds-icon-button--m ds-icon-button--sizing-container\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\r\n<div class=\"ds-icon-button__hover-bg\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"ds-icon\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"ds-focus-ring\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"db183363 ds-icon-button ds-icon-button--m ds-icon-button--sizing-container\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\r\n<div class=\"ds-icon-button__hover-bg\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"ds-icon\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"ds-focus-ring\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"db183363 ds-icon-button ds-icon-button--m ds-icon-button--sizing-container\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\r\n<div class=\"ds-icon-button__hover-bg\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"ds-icon\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"ds-focus-ring\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"db183363 ds-icon-button ds-icon-button--m ds-icon-button--sizing-container\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\r\n<div class=\"ds-icon-button__hover-bg\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"ds-icon\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"ds-focus-ring\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"db183363 ds-icon-button ds-icon-button--m ds-icon-button--sizing-container\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\r\n<div class=\"ds-icon-button__hover-bg\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"ds-icon\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The International Photo Contest &#8220;Woman Farmer: Faces of the Earth&#8221; is a project designed to show the world the true heroines whose hands are creating the future of agriculture.<\/p>\n<p>The year 2026 has been declared by the UN as the International Year of Women Farmers, and our goal is to create a unique photo chronicle of their work, traditions, and way of life, strengthening the prestige of professions connected to the land.<\/p>\n<p>The Contest is held with the technical assistance of the FAO Liaison Office with the Russian Federation and the support of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":201,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1566","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/womenagriculture.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1566","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/womenagriculture.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/womenagriculture.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womenagriculture.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womenagriculture.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1566"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/womenagriculture.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1566\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4986,"href":"https:\/\/womenagriculture.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1566\/revisions\/4986"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/womenagriculture.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1566"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}