World Press Photo 2024 Regional Winners Showcase the Events That Shape the World

World Press Photo has announced the regional winners of its prestigious annual photo competition, highlighting the best photojournalism and documentary photography of 2024. "Each year, jurors from all over the globe review tens of thousands of photos to find a selection that is visually stunning, tells stories that matter, and represents our shared world," explains Joumana El Zein Khoury, executive director of World Press Photo. "This year's selection includes stories of desperation, hunger, war, and loss — but also of perseverance, courage, love, family, dreams, and more butterflies than anyone has a right to expect." There are 24 winning projects…