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Let's embark on a feminine world tour to bring out the contrasts of our contemporary world: expect portraits of women without filters where beauty, strength, resilience, and mystery transpire.

From ethnic tribes to fierce-looking protests for Argentina's legal abortion laws, each finalist picture tells the moving story of strong, independent and brave women all over the world.

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My Grandma With Her New Friend

My Grandma With Her New Friend

Over the past few years, many studies have proved that pet can help cure loneliness.
By @xyzheart, Salai Van Lian Mang (Myanmar)

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These 50 photographers have shared their unique point of view to have their shot at the crucial question 'What is a woman?' and have been selected among more than 12,250 submissions in the #Women2019 Photo Contest by AGORA images, a free-to-use photography app that has been rewarding the world’s biggest prizes in global photo contests since 2017.

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    #2

    Batik

    Batik

    As the sunlight gets through the ceiling, this woman completes her Batik painting, one of Indonesia's most ancient craft. By @letyliza, Lety Liza (Indonesia)

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    #3

    Old Ladies

    Old Ladies

    A 67-year-old friendship between these two Chin women. By @tunpaingaung, TunPaingAung (Myanmar)

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    The Women2019 photo contest takes viewers on a feminine tour with images of women worldwide. Showcasing stories of powerful, independent and brave women from all over the globe, from all walks of life. The contest aims to allow the artists the opportunity to express their answers to the question “what is a woman?”

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    #4

    Old Woman

    Old Woman

    Traditional face tattoo from the Chin tribe, settling near the Bangladesh/Myanmar border. In an attempt to protect their daughters from being stolen by neighboring tribes, parents would tattoo their young child's face to intend to make them undesirable for other tribes. This practice is no longer permitted by the Burmese authorities. By @yepyaesoehlaing, Ye Pyae Soe Hlaing (Myanmar)

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    #5

    Champa Eyes

    Champa Eyes

    Upon a visit to Phan Rang city, the photographer got impressed with this little girl's eyes. Her name is Sapa from the Champa ethnic minority group (she's wearing the traditional scarf). Her brothers and sisters have whether brown or blue eyes, she has both. By @Tuanngocphoto, Do Tuang (Vietnam)

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    Adeel Chishti with his photograph "Hidden Beauty" was voted the winner of the “Women 2019” contest. 

    In the finalist photographs, we were looking above all for them to be powerful and inspiring, just as women are. The images had to show the enormous strength, bravery and beauty (not only exterior but above all interior) of all the women.

    #6

    Life

    Life

    When two or more women gather an economy is built. When there is equality, there is a quality of life. By @eighthman, Michael Aboya (Ghana)

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    #7

    Women Protesting For Legal Abortion In Argentina

    Women Protesting For Legal Abortion In Argentina

    This photo was taken in front of Argentina's National Congress where thousands of women marched to claim for their rights. Although the bill was approved by the chamber of deputies, the Senate rejected it - today, abortion remains illegal in Argentina. By @franciscopaez, Francisco Paez (Argentina)

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    Annie
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not smart enough? Nope! How about a lack of contraceptives because the women can't afford them or aren't in an area where they can obtain them? Also, even if they can get them, contraception doesn't always work. Please don't judge.

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    #8

    The Queen

    The Queen

    “I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. You’ve got to go out and kick ass.”— Maya Angelou. By @johnnydee, Huang di (China)

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    G13
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She looks like the real version of Mulan. So capable, powerful and perseverant

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    #9

    Focus

    Focus

    Carnival celebrations in Kendari City. By @bobbykuen, Boby Kuen (Indonesia)

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    #10

    My Grandmother

    My Grandmother

    The photographer spotted this grandmother during a visit to the Tây Ninh temple. By @andylam, Andy Lam (Vietnam)

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    #11

    Share Ice

    Share Ice

    Pupils sharing an ice lollipop during the school break. By @rustamawat, Rustam Awat (Indonesia)

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    Cat on a bike
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    5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This actually shows how religion is forced down the throats of children who do not understand anything of the world just yet. If they choose to wear hijab, this is not the age to do so. They are not women, they are still children!

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    #12

    Women Talk

    Women Talk

    There's always something to chat about with these old friends. By @marcelvanbalken, Marcel Van Balken (Netherlands)

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    #13

    Hidden Beauty

    Hidden Beauty

    "We realize the importance of our voices only when we are silenced." — Malala Yousafzai. By @adeelchishti, Adeel Chishti (Pakistan)

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    #14

    The Confidence Of A Woman

    The Confidence Of A Woman

    "The most alluring thing a woman can have is confidence." - Beyoncé. By @kobbykatalist, Ishmael Amuzu-Quaidoo (Ghana)

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    #15

    Darkness

    Darkness

    The shot was taken in the woods near Kojori on a cold and foggy winter morning.
    By @damiane, Nika Pailodze (Georgia)

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    #16

    Women

    Women

    “Don’t let anyone speak for you, and don’t rely on others to fight for you.”—Michelle Obama. By @birazhayalci, Kaan Türker (Turkey)

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    #17

    Beauty Of Rajasthan

    Beauty Of Rajasthan

    The Indian State of Rajasthan is the unity of colorful festivals, costumes, and folk songs and dances. By @emrahuygun, Emrah Uygun (Turkey)

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    #18

    Generation

    Generation

    Kayan women, also known as 'giraffe women' traditionally wear neck-rings from the age of 8. The photographer captured here a sweet mother-daughter moment. By @wadiaye, Wadi Aye (Myanmar)

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    #19

    Sea Of Nets

    Sea Of Nets

    Today, more than 640 000 tons of these fishing nets are circulating among our oceans. By @leemumford8, Lee Mumford (UK)

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    Annie
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The colors and lighting are wonderful but...Such a beautiful photo of something that does so much harm.

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    #20

    The Women Of Bagan

    The Women Of Bagan

    Lacquerware is one of Myanmar's traditional handicrafts, with a very unique style and a long tradition dating back to the 13th Century. By @fabiansaw, Saw Fabian

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    BiscuitOfDoom
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So intricate. I'm sure my eyes would go all squiffy trying to paint those little details.

    #21

    Happy Motherhood

    Happy Motherhood

    Women celebrating motherhood on their child's first birthday. By @pranab_basak, Pranab Basak (India)

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    #22

    Future

    Future

    “One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman” - Simone de Beauvoir. By @debchak, Debasish Chakraborty

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    #23

    Old Lady - Clothes Maker Tree Bark

    Old Lady - Clothes Maker Tree Bark

    The making of bark-cloth is now almost an extinct art in Indonesia. By @dandirahman, Dandi Rahman (Indonesia)

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    #24

    The Violinist

    The Violinist

    Violinist Susan Kisser playing the Game of Thrones soundtrack in Central Park, NYC. By @rafaelgranados, Rafael Granados (Spain)

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    #25

    Still Productive

    Still Productive

    Farmwork at the top of Indonesian hills. By @larakuti, Suratman Alimuddin (Indonesia)

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    #26

    Woman

    Woman

    Deep portrait revealing the model's incredible beauty. By @montseferre, Montse Ferré (Spain)

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    #27

    Women Composition

    Women Composition

    Dance has always been an important part of Indonesian culture, as a form of prayer to the Gods. By @cymot, Wibowo Rahardjo (Indonesia)

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    #28

    Using Javanese Clothes

    Using Javanese Clothes

    A mother and her daughter are preparing for a traditional dance ceremony. By @asadksungkar, Asad Khalid Sungkar (Indonesia)

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    #29

    Artistic

    Artistic

    Lacquerware is one of Myanmar's traditional handicrafts, with a very unique style and a long tradition dating back to the 13th century. By @phyomoe, Phyo Moe (Myanmar)

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    Annie
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love the subject, colors, and composition of this photo!

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    #30

    Maa Durga

    Maa Durga

    The artist pictured in a rural village of West Bengal. By @chandrani, Sujit Saha (India)

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    #31

    Strong Women

    Strong Women

    The feminine Verona rugby team in full action. By @omroms6061, Francesco Pireddu (Italy)

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    #32

    Live

    Live

    A rock concert in Manilla, Philippines. By @goodcharmphotographs, Patrick Briones (Philippines)

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    #33

    Woman And Bateeq

    Woman And Bateeq

    Batik is made either by drawing dots and lines of the resist with a spouted tool called a tjanting or by printing the resist with a copper stamp called a cap. By @fransisca, Fransisca Kusumaningsih (Indonesia)

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    #34

    Working

    Working

    Woman working in a food market in The Gambia. By @wmr.valdez, Wilmer Valdez Hinojosa (Dominican Republic)

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    #35

    A Woman So Strong That Her Inner Vitals Match Thor

    A Woman So Strong That Her Inner Vitals Match Thor

    Splendid reflection trick from this street photographer in India. By @phosphorescent, Manan Verma (India)

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    #36

    Traditional Tattoo Face

    Traditional Tattoo Face

    The Chin people are one of the major ethnic nationalities in Myanmar. By @kokosat, Hla Moe Naing

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    ... please tell me that she doesn't have a tatoo on her chin because of her people's name

    #37

    Button Weaver

    Button Weaver

    In some Indonesian tribes, learning how to weave is crucial to earn money for the family. By @andrydenisah, Andry Denisah (Indonesia)

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    #38

    Descenso Por La Historia

    Descenso Por La Historia

    Taken in the historic neighborhood of San Telmo, Buenos Aires. By @paulaaranoa, Paula Aranoa (Argentina)

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    #39

    Pink Makes You Happy

    Pink Makes You Happy

    Lake Hillier is a natural wonder off the south coast of Western Australia. By @boyanoo, Boyan Ortse (Netherlands)

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    Amme Hodgson
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tourists are now arriving in droves, threatening the fragile ecosystem of the lake. I wish people would stop circulating shots like this. Can't Australia have one natural wonder left unspoiled from urban encroachment and invasive tourism?

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    #40

    Urban Woman

    Urban Woman

    Powerful look from this model snapshot taken in Madrid. By @vitavera, Beatriz Vera (Spain)

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    Bluebell Rizzi
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm going to get hate for this but - insert tik tok song: DASS MY TYPE! DASS MY TYPE!!!

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    #41

    Red Vibes

    Red Vibes

    Who's the boss now? By @mirandajournot, Miranda Journot (Spain)

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    #42

    Mirror Mirror

    Mirror Mirror

    "Do you want to meet the love of your life? Look in the mirror." — Byron Katie. By @goanga, Oana Goanga (Romania)

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    #43

    Mothers In Mother-House

    Mothers In Mother-House

    The shot was taken during the Holy Mass and Canonization of Mother Teresa in Calcutta. By @amitavachandra, Amitava Chandra (India)

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    Anne
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mother Teresa was a terrible human.. telling people to accept their suffering.. but seeking highest medical assistance possible when she was ill.

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    #44

    Women Archer

    Women Archer

    International Solidarity Archery Championships in Dhaka, Bangladesh. By @azimronnie, Azim Ronnie (Bangladesh)

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    #45

    Woman Empowerment

    Woman Empowerment

    The worker in a spinning mill. Today, Bangladesh is the world's second-largest apparel exporter of western fast fashion brands. By @readulalam, Md Readul Alam (Bangladesh)

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    #46

    Beautiful Pregnant Woman At Sunset

    Beautiful Pregnant Woman At Sunset

    “The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new.” — Osho. By @evablanco, Eva Blanco (Spain)

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    Helena R
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You're not just a mother because you gave birth. You're a mother when you nurture a child, whether that child is unborn, adopted or fostered. You still nurtured a child even if pregnancy didn't result in a child on earth. You're still a mother if your child isn't blood related

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    #47

    Looking For Peace

    Looking For Peace

    Early morning yoga session in Bali. By @baliphotographer, Theo Widharto (Indonesia)

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    #48

    Riders At The Tournament

    Riders At The Tournament

    Women-only horse racing tournament in Cologne, Germany. By @a.rosenthal, A.Rosenthal (Germany)

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    #49

    Cynthia Lund

    Cynthia Lund

    By @danicabe, Daniel Cabecera García (Spain)

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    #50

    Smoking

    Smoking

    Shooting session in an Athens studio.
    By @markellos, Markellos Plakitsis (Greece)

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    solostxrx
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Smoking's HORRIBLE for your lungs. Though the photo is good, smoking is a bad habit.

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