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.
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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.
21.02. This Weekend..
After more than three weeks of defiant Truckers blocking Canada's capital in peaceful protest, the so-called "Freedom Convoy" and its supporters faced police resistance as Ottawa police cleared a main protest site in front of parliament.
Winter Sport: The True ‘Beautiful Game’.
Take a look at the beauty that lies behind winter sports and the photographers who make it look easy with some of our photography highlights.
Highlights from the Archive.
Throughout the decades, IMAGO has archived some of the biggest moments in Winter Olympic history as well as moments that bring some nostalgia for those colorful ski-suits, pompous skating costumes and frozen side-burns. Here are some of the highlights from over the years.
17.01. This Weekend..
In the latest in a series of eruptions from Tonga's huge undersea volcano, Hunga Ha’apai, Saturday’s eruption has seen a Tsunami hit the islands capital with warnings issued in multiple neighboring coastlines.
06.12 WEEKEND ROUND UP.
IMAGO Weekend Roundup. As anger against government restrictions spreads across Europe in light of new possible lockdown measures, Indonesia sees devastation from Mount Semeru and French politics sees far-right candidate Zemmour announce 2022 bid.
“Patience and Perseverance in order to change things for better.” Aleksander Kalka: An Interview.
Pairing protests and civil disobedience with photography often carries a highly emotional charge. Polish photojournalist Aleksander Kalka delves into the value of demonstration photography and its fundamental role within society, shaping change and holding governments accountable in undeniable ways.
“A social awakening. It has been motivated by repression and unrest.” Colombia Protests: Camilo Erasso.
An interview with Camilo Erasso – Documenting the anti-government mass movement sparked by the infamous proposed tax bill.
“I have hope that we can be the spark.” Chile Protests: Claudio Abarca Sandoval.
An interview with Claudio Abarca Sandoval - Documenting unrest amidst Chile’s groundbreaking elections.