Photography has the power to transcend borders, capture the essence of humanity, and provoke reflection on the challenges facing our world.
"", a photo exhibition by Giles Duley, the UN's first , will open on International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action?on 4 April at UN Headquarters.
The exhibition explores the realities faced by people with disabilities in conflict zones, as well as the unique challenges they face in peace-building and post-conflict reconstruction. Through intimate portraits and compelling stories, Mr. Duley gives a voice to those often marginalized and neglected, offering an essential perspective on war and peace.
Duley, a renowned photographer and survivor of serious injuries sustained while covering conflict zones, takes us on a visual journey through his exhibition. His striking images are more than just photographs; they are living testimonies to human resilience, suffering, and hope.
In 2011, while working in Afghanistan, Mr. Duley was severely injured by an improvised explosive device. As a result of his injuries, he is a triple-amputee but was able to return to Afghanistan to continue his work as a photographer within a year.
In 2015, he started the . As the UN Global Advocate, Mr. Duley advocates for the immediate and long-term needs and rights of persons injured in conflict and living with disabilities, including those affected by explosive ordnance.
