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A first-year student poses for a photograph at the automobile workshop of the St. Paul Technical School in Kukurantumi, located in the Eastern Region of Ghana. The image was captured on September 14, 2021.
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November 2021 - Jörg Arnold

The Image in our Mind

Stereotypical images, often shown without information about the people photographed and the corresponding context, are still widespread today. Many Development cooperation organisations are aware that it is ethically indispensable to communicate unprejudiced and with dignity.

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Behind-the-scenes photographs on location showing the consent-gathering process for a project in India.
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July 2025 - Laura Abad Guerrero

Ethical Consent in Visual Content: A Practical Framework for Responsible Storytelling

What does ethical consent really look like today in global storytelling? From fieldwork to footage, this article unpacks why traditional consent forms fall short, and offers a clear, practical path to embedding dignity, agency, and accountability into every stage of visual content production.

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A translator converses with cocoa farmer and ambassador Bismark Domena at a project event in Abekoase, Ghana, on April 12, 2021. The photograph highlights the personal engagement and communication driving an awareness campaign for a sustainable cocoa cooperative program linked to ethical chocolate production.
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March 2024 - Aurel Vogel

Informed consent: Why an app is better than paper forms

Collecting informed consent for photo and video productions is faster and more secure when using a mobile app instead of paper forms.

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Case studies

A 14-year-old lies in her parents’ bed watching television with her father. The scene shows the interaction between the father and daughter during a typical evening or weekend morning routine.
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October 2021 - Don Bosco Mission

Fairness in Depictions of Disability

The Escuela Laura Vicuña in Puerto Montt (Chile) is a place for children and teenagers with disabilities. Fairpicture photographer Tamara Merino visited the Don Bosco school. She created a visual report about the children's everyday life during the pandemic.

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June 2023 - Solidar Suisse

Depicting displaced people with dignity

Authentic photos which reflect the work of a humanitarian aid organisation and preserve the dignity of the people.

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In the aftermath of the earthquake in Zinda Jan, Herat, a collaborative initiative involving humanitarian organizations and local volunteers is actively rebuilding damaged homes. By laying new foundations, this joint reconstruction effort aims to restore hope and secure safe, dignified housing for affected families.
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September 2024 - Cordaid

Covering the earthquake response in Afghanistan

Photos and interviews with humanitarians and people affected by the earthquake in Herat, Afghanistan

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