The Global Health 50/50 seeks applications for its Gender and Disability Photography & Visual Arts Competition to explore disability as the product of social, institutional, architectural and representational systems that invoke different forms of participation of people with physical and cognitive differences in society.
In partnership with CREA, this initiative seeks to spotlight untold stories, challenge perspectives, and address critical gaps in representation from diverse communities across the world. Now in its fifth year, This is Gender has already engaged over 4,000 artists from 85 countries. The 2025 edition aims to be the largest yet, fostering even greater participation and awareness.
How to Enter
Submissions are simple: share an image along with details about its creation, your background, and the story behind the work. Each artist may submit up to three images per sub-category.
What is ‘This is Gender: Gender and Disability’?
This initiative encourages artists to use photography and visual art to explore the ways gender and disability intersect and shape lived experiences. The competition is divided into five sub-categories, each offering a unique lens on this connection:
- Systems: Political and institutional structures
- Environment and Space: Public and private domains
- Social Relations: Care and communities
- Bodymind and Embodiment: The body and senses
- World-building: Imagining potential futures
Why Enter?
Participating in This is Gender: Gender and Disability is about more than showcasing talent—it’s an opportunity to be part of a global movement advocating for authentic and inclusive representation.
Top entries will receive:
- A £500 cash prize for outstanding images
- Review by global experts in gender and disability representation
- Visibility in This is Gender collections, GH5050 reports, and international media
- Connection with a creative community offering insights, opportunities, and updates
Who Can Enter?
The competition welcomes all artists, regardless of experience or medium—whether photography, digital art, collage, painting, or other visual expressions. Submissions from disabled artists, underrepresented regions, and diverse gender identities are particularly encouraged. This is an opportunity to share unique perspectives and contribute to a more inclusive visual narrative.
Join the Movement
This is Gender is more than a competition; it’s a growing global platform for meaningful conversation and change. In response to ongoing challenges to gender equity, this open call stands as a vital act of inclusion, amplifying the voices of underrepresented communities.
Help spread the word—share the call for entries on social media using #ThisIsGender and #GenderandDisability.
Deadline for submissions: Tuesday 4th March 2025
Read more – OPEN NOW: This is Gender: Gender and Disability Open Call 2025 – Global Health 50/50
