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Italian photojournalist Silvia Alessi's image, titled 'The Cut,' has been awarded the Peace Image of the Year 2026 at the Global Peace Photo Award. The photograph captures Afghan women who have fled to Pakistan and are now training in hairdressing, a profession previously banned by the Taliban. Jury member Peter-Matthias Gaede described each hairdryer in the image as a 'weapon in the struggle for self-determination.' Alessi, a former hairstylist, used a Nikon Z6 II with a 24-70mm lens, shooting from a low angle to create a monumental effect. The winning shot was selected from over 27,000 entries.
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Silvia Alessi's photo 'The Cut' won the Global Peace Photo Award.
The image shows Afghan women training in hairdressing in Pakistan.
Hairdressing was a banned profession for women under Taliban rule.
The award recognizes images promoting peace and human efforts.