The 2015 edition marked the first anniversary of the contest. With 3.800 images sent in by 400 photographers of 60 different nationalities and 23.800 visitors to the central exhibition, we had plenty of causes for a celebration! The winning image came from the series ‘Ella (she)’ by Italian photographer Marika Puicher.

Transgender girl Eli, 11, while playing with her younger brother Nacho, 8. Madrid (Spain) – April 2015. Winner of the 2015 Pride Photo Award.