Read The Game Magazine's interview with Mariam Alimi, one of Afghanistan's first professional female photographers, who was forced to flee the country after the Taliban's takeover in August 2021. In this discussion, Mariam details the struggle for rights by Afghan women within society and the specific challenges in the domains of photojournalism and journalism. Get an insider's view of Afghan women photographers' battle for a voice before and after the Taliban's takeover.
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Capturing Women’s Sports with Daniela Porcelli
In honor of Women’s History Month, IMAGO gives the stage to its women photographers. In an interview with IMAGO, Daniela Porcelli dives into her journey to sports photography, especially in women's sports and explains the challenges and the efforts to give more visibility to women’s sports.
After Decades, Are Stadiums Opening Up to Women in Iran?
Women in Iran could not enter football stadiums for decades – but recently, the government claims that changes are slowly underway. Iranian guest writer Fatemeh Roshan shares a personal account of growing up in this reality.
Uncompromised Vision: Jekaterina Saveljeva, femLENS Founder, on Women’s Storytelling
Advocating for diversity in the media, bringing photography as a tool for change to communities and mentoring those who have not been heard or are without a platform, femLENS are providing a space for women around the world.
1971 Switzerland: When Women Got the Vote
New Zealand was the first country to give women the vote in 1893, including indigenous Maori women. In Switzerland, some women were not granted the vote for almost another 100 years to follow.
International Women’s Day: Mainstream Activism and what we learned from the 2017 Women’s March
Today is International Women’s Day and this year’s theme is #BreakTheBias with marches scheduled across the globe – but none will compare to the 2017 Women’s March. Although flawed, its impact on society’s relationship to activism can still be seen today. With IMAGO’s photographers capturing the march from different corners of the world, we look back at the lessons learned in 2017.
Celebrating IMAGO’s Women Photographers.
Kicking off Women’s Month, we take a look back at some of the highlights from IMAGO’s female photographers showcased on The Game over the last year.
Two Years After Iran’s Uprising: Yalda Moaiery on the Struggles of Photojournalists Who Captured the Protests
On the second anniversary of Mahsa Jina Amini and the Iranian uprising, Yalda Moaiery reflects on the role of photojournalists and reporters in documenting the protests, her arrest while capturing the demonstrations, and the intensified crackdown on independent journalists by Iranian authorities in the aftermath.
Telling Kolkata’s Tales: An Interview with Photojournalist Sudipta Das
Read Sudipta Das’s interview, a photographer who celebrates the vibrancy of Kolkata and highlights the social and environmental issues that impact its residents.
Passion and Preparation: Covering EURO 2024 with Alexandra Fechete
Discover the journey and meticulous preparation of IMAGO photographer Alexandra Fechete, a dedicated sports photographer, at the Euro 2024 tournament. Discover her story, the power of passion, preparation, and the relentless pursuit of capturing the perfect shot.