Masrat Zahra

Masrat Zahra, an independent journalist from Indian Occupied Kashmir

An independent photojournalist and documentary photographer from Indian Occupied Kashmir, Masrat has bravely documented conflict in her region despite facing government repression, death threats, and the recent revocation of her passport by Indian authorities.

Her work has earned her prestigious accolades, including the IWMF's Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award and the Peter Mackler Award for Ethical and Courageous Journalism. Her photographs, which have been featured in academic journals and exhibited internationally in Germany, France, New York, Washington, and India, focus heavily on the experiences of women in conflict zones. Masrat served as a Knight Wallace Fellow at the University of Michigan for the 2022-2023 term and is currently a visiting scholar and instructor at the University of Missouri.

Currently, Masrat is working on several long-term projects in the  USA, with a particular emphasis onthe stories of women and children affected by conflict. Her  dedication to highlighting these narratives continues to inspire and inform audiences around the world.