Giles Duley (b.1971) is the CEO and Founder of the Legacy of War Foundation, a photographer, writer, chef, and presenter. His work focuses on the long-term humanitarian impact of conflict.
Duley began his career as a music photographer, working with artists such as Mariah Carey, Oasis, and Lenny Kravitz for publications including Q, Vogue, The Sunday Times, and Elle. In 2000, his photograph of Marilyn Manson was named one of the 100 greatest rock photographs of all time.
In 2004, he shifted to documentary photography, collaborating with charities like Humanity & Inclusion (HI), EMERGENCY, Save the Children, and UNHCR. His work highlights people’s strength in the face of adversity. His photographs draw the viewer to the subject, creating intimacy and empathy for lives differing from ours only in circumstance.
In 2011, Duley was injured by an IED in Afghanistan. As a result of his injuries he is a triple-amputee. He returned to Afghanistan in 2012 to continue his work as a photographer. His assignments have taken him to countries including Iraq, Afghanistan, South Sudan, DR Congo, Angola, Bangladesh, Kenya, Ukraine, Lebanon, Colombia, Vietnam, and Nigeria. In 2015, he launched the Legacy of War project to explore themes of conflict, collaborating with artists such as Massive Attack and PJ Harvey. Duley founded the Legacy of War Foundation, an NGO supporting communities rebuilding after conflict. The organization works in Rwanda, Ukraine, and Lebanon.
As a presenter, Duley has made two Unreported World documentaries for Channel 4 and produced and presented the six-part The One Armed Chef series for VICE TV in 2022.
In 2022, Duley was appointed the United Nations' first Global Advocate for Persons with Disabilities in Conflict and Peacebuilding Situations. In 2023, he was awarded an MBE and became the corporate impact advisor for Angelina Jolie’s Atelier Jolie project.
World Press Photo involvement:
2025 World Press Photo Contest jury member
Giles Duley on Social Media:
Instagram: @gilesduley
X: @gilesduley
