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.
Tag: Documentary
LFF 20/21 Photobook & Zine. A Photography Project by Alex Amorós.
“Football without communities and fans is meaningless, modern football is trying to get rid of that feeling, I don’t think they can achieve it.”
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.
Victory for Colombia’s Feminists.
Lorena Gelis Palomino who lost her life because of an unsafe clandestine abortion in Barranquilla, Colombia is one of the many women who are the leading emblem behind Colombia’s most recent wave of feminism.
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.
Ukraine Conflict in Photos.
Historically, internal divisions have left Ukraine in a precarious position between East and West with both Russia and Ukraine histories rife in conflict. It is what both divides and connects to the two neighboring nations. As Ukraine resistance holds strong - thousands flood out of Kyiv. Those who remain in the city take cover and take up arms.
The side-effects of war: Behind the surging gas prices as Russia invades Ukraine
A recent investigation reveals how a diplomatic triangle between Russia, The United States and Saudi Arabia lies at the root of this spectacle, with Germany hesitantly showing its face from behind the previously-iron curtain with a new stance on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.
Black History Month – The Fight for Voting Rights in The United States.
Voting in a democracy is not always a given. As the Freedom to Vote Act and the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act failed in the Senate in January, 2022, the fight for equal voting rights in The United States continues.
Brazil’s Heroes: An interview with Chico Ferreira.
Capturing the many faces of a crisis is not only a delicate craft, but creates an archive of current issues. “This movement is part of our contemporary history and must be registered,” said Brazilian photojournalist Chico Ferreira from Penta Press. IMAGO spoke to Ferreira about his work depicting the reality in Brazil at its core, from politics to the pandemic.
2021 Year in Review – The Best Of.
This is the IMAGO 2021 Year In Review. Made up of visual highlights and defining moments from the past 12 months, we showcase the year's inspiring stories, untold moments and captivating movements for change from exciting international photographers.