Samar Hazboun is a multi-award winning Palestinian freelance documentary photographer from Bethlehem. She holds a Master’s degree in photojournalism from the University of Westminster, a BA in international relations and a degree in photo and video therapy. Samar’s accolades include winning the Khalil Al-Sakakini award for her project ‘Hush’, which explores gender-based violence in Palestine. The essence of her photography style captures the human condition and raw emotions, an approach she uses to explore and shed light on the reality of her homeland.