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I took this photo from an event to celebrate World Ocean's Day. Two young participants were taking selfies in front of the SDG installation, with the background of USS Intrepid, a retired aircraft carrier from WWII.

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Shahidul Islam and Rowshan Ara, with their two daughters Sayma Khatun and Sumaiya Khatun under mosquito net on their boat. 

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I took this photograph in July last year to CERF funded Forecast Based Financing programme. And I met this beautiful family. I have spend a day with them to know whats happening, how they are 'surviving'. It was a day well spent. Not because I was able to capture their 'suffering', but I have seen a beautiful family with their dreams, care and affection to each other. I have seen the resilience. One of the many reasons, I started photography is- my camera allows me to go to someone's personal space and to see and experience their life to tell my own story. Of course I am aware of the power balance, me being with a camera. But I am grateful to these amazing people- for allowing me to be there with them and experience life, struggle, love and little joy even in the worst possible situation.

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I love this pictures as it says how interested and enthusiastic monks and nuns are on comprehensive sexuality education, given the opportunity.

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Life is long, and I am not sure I can sum it up in one picture. But I do think I can sum up the last two year of my life in a picture, and this one does the trick. A lot of what my work had revolved around, lately, is getting together with people, civil society, members of communities willing to make a difference, taking them by the hand, and walking them through the different steps needed to make their lives and those of the people around them better. It is a very individual process that requires patience, but this is how we all learn and grow and acquire the skills to move forward.

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Over the years, I have traversed the world telling humanitarian stories that, hopefully, will result in people being helped. While I know words are powerful and moving, I also know that a good photo tells a compelling story. Indeed, "a picture is worth a thousand words." My camera has therefore become my companion, capturing what words sometimes can't express. I also like that the camera takes both still photographs and videos, which gives me the opportunity to use various media.

This photograph was taken by my niece during a moment of relaxation, but it captures my story well, because wherever I go, I take my camera with me so I don't miss the opportunity to capture crucial moments.

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The foot has grown bigger!
Feeling the whole happiness lies in your hand right now. I'm holding my son's foot in 2018 and it was a kind of new enjoyment which I felt for the third time. Staying with the family everyday can not be compensated in any way. Forgetting and not trying for foreign missions due to the glue attached with my kids can not be narrated more than this pic.

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From the age of 12, I always liked to watch sunrise and sunset and have captured them countless times.

After hitting 20s, an addition was moon gazing. I took this picture last week when I woke up at 3 am, out of nowhere and witnessed the majestic view to capture—kind of moon calling.

After gazing at it for hours, I realized that many people worldwide might be facing challenging times, and through this, I am sending the strength and power to stay strong and persistent. Be kind to yourself and others.

This shall pass. Through storms, you need to stand tall no matter what. You are strong, brave and you can do it.

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Bethlehem Woldeyohannes, UN Women Ethiopia

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Bethlehem Woldeyohannes, UN Women Ethiopia

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My life has always been about reaching for more, having an ambition and not settling for less. I have achieved a lot in terms of career, personal growth, wellness etc. Starting from a disadvantaged family to a comfortable one through hard work and candor.

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For me, life is a constant search for balance, even if that balance is never an end point - it's always in motion. I chose this image because the ocean is where I feel most alive. In water sports, I learn that there are days to flow with the current and enjoy the view; but sometimes the waters are choppy and requires courage and action, focus and determination. There are good days, and bad days, and neither lasts forever. But as they say, the best surfer is the one who has the most fun, who is aware in the present to live every moment. The connection with nature and with  people around me, with my family and  friends, is what makes sense in this life. That's why, in the professional field, I dedicate a good part of my life to raising awareness on the environment, giving voice to causes and stimulating action. In my personal life, nature is my source of energy, it's where I find myself and get inspired to evolve as a human being.

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My family and friends are the sum total of my life. This photo was taken during a surprise hiking trip for my 30th birthday. The weather was terrible but it didn't matter because I got to spend time with some of the people that I love most in the world.

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Vaccines save lives. I vaccinated for COVID-19 to save mine and those of others around me.

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I took this photo during a workshop in Netherlands. I am looking at the see and with open arms I express my gratitude for what I have been blessed. On of those blessings is my job in which I have the opportunity to be with the people we serve but also tell the world their stories and contribute to make their lives better.

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Since joining ROSA, I havent had the chance to go on any photo mission. One this I have always loved about communications is being able to travel and capture development in action. Hence sharing my last work with USAID/Nepal. The photos are of a mason from a remote village helping rebuild his community after the 2015 earthquake. The composition intends to capture the simple tools, raw materials and village life.

A village in Nuwakot district, Nepal

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Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies

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One of my photos that I captured during the UN Peacekeepers' Day. I feel proud that we are UN-flag bearers. But it comes with a great responsibility. 

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As a fairly new member of the UN, I am fascinated and privileged to work for the largest organization that has the most humane mandate. this is one of my moments that I feel proud to have contributed to the work of UN in my country.

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Looking through lenses of my work at UN, finding interesting stories and meeting new people.

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I took this photo during my first field mission in Sudan. Being amongst the women and girls at this particular refugee camp gave me a sense of purpose and understanding.

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Interview with one of the first women that completed all the doses of RTS'S malaria vaccine in Malawi

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This picture above was a moment of truth for me, I am finally telling UN stories! This was my first 'solo' story that I did working as a Communications Officer for WHO.

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My Clock: A 'call of reality; Its Ticking

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The time piece is mounted on a sitting room wall in my house. Obviously, the clock shows my family and I the time of day. Every time I observe the second, minute and hour hands of the clock, I’m always awakened by a ‘call of reality’ and on many occasions confronted by the fact that, we all have limited time here on earth. I’m constantly motivated by that moment in time, to work on my set objectives as captured in my journal of the day.

For me every minute is an opportunity aimed at fulfillment of my purpose on earth. Every time the clock ticks, I’m all the time reminded of how ‘we the peoples’ have an opportunity to live in harmony with one another and do the little good things that would contribute to a peaceful, inclusive and healthy planet in these changing times.

Colleagues, this is your time. The clock is ticking!

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This photo was taken of me on a hike in Austria. Even though the photo is ten years old, it still represents the way I feel about life - balancing on the border of civilization and something beyond the reality we find ourselves entangled in, trying to figure out what we are actually doing here and why we are doing that. I like to believe that we are collectively working towards identifying the underlying root of all the suffering that manifests as the social symptoms the UN is busy alleviating. This is a personal and a societal journey simultaneously.

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The story of my life would resume exactly as a challenging trip. It will describe all the challenges I have been through and where I am today. 

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Balancing work and family duties during COVID-19

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I have been moving around the world since I was 2 (last count was about 18), rarely stopping for more than a couple of years. I love my books (and audible - hence the earbuds, and along with the UDHR, I turn to Dior for strength ;) My yoga mat nudges me to slow down -which I do, sometimes.

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Always on the move with books, perfume and earbuds-m

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Being a speaker at TEDx Sao Paulo was a moment of learning, but especially it represented a moment of fundamental personal and professional growth. Being able to synthesize my thinking and capture the attention of 1,500 people was, for me, proof of how stories have the power to create immediate and lasting connections. It's a skill that I'm always looking to improve.

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This is an image from Bor county. One of the flood affected areas of South Sudan.

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Due to floods that hinders access to several areas, the WHO team used canoes to conduct supervisory visits to hard-to reach oral cholera vaccination sites in South Sudan to ensure effective implementation of the campaign targeting 72 825 people.

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Im not on the longboat - I am not an old student of this college that celebrated 70 years with a long boat race. This is a first ever team of women to race in the all men longboat race, since centuries. But I took this photo. The womens boat came second. I took the photo, because i was very proud of these women. Breaking barriers, making history, inspiring, displayed endurance and strengh of women in heart and in body. I have been a silent supporter of this team. I guess that is me, always in the background, cheering on/

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Are you eager to listen to this kitten's story? 

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In this photo, I am trying to tell people about the cats in the street and how they are exposed to dangers. This kitten was bitten by a dog, he was about to die before rescuing him. As activist to protect and support animals in the street, I am trying to inspire people to help these weak creatures and call for action.

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This is an extract of the motto of COP25 that I attended in Madrid.

The call for acting now very much represents my attitude towards life at both personal and professional spheres.

I believe optimism, progress, always learning and overcoming obstacles should always be happening NOW and not rather be postponed by any means.

That's what I have applied in my life and that's what I apply at the UN. Designing and communicating initiatives that help people in need NOW and that will provide them with a tool that will increase their living standards for the rest of their years.

Perseverance and a constant life-learning attidude are essential from my point of view to have a life filled with optimism that, together with constant work and dedication to others, can improve the lives of the most vulnerable ones.

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Walking along a dirt path that is not easily accessible with a vehicle. This road leads to different refugee farms where they plant vegetables that they then provide to different part of Belize. They have to walk back with their produce before getting back to the center of the village. This reflects the passion I have for helping vulnerable people who are kind, friendly, hard-working, and don't deserve go through displacement. It also shows my love for exploring and learning about new places, especially those in nature. This gives a depiction of my work but also my personality, my passions, and my interests.

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The consistent resilience of the ocean appeals to me. The beach is where I go when I need to rejuvenate or just need some peace. This photo is special to me as it was taken by me on the first day of 2020 and it was part taken as I was committing myself to try something new.

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This is an image from a village community at a school where I spent time creating very powerful stories and videos for showcasing transformation that girls' education can create.

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As I am always busy at work, I love to spend time with my family when I have some free time.

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My safe place since i was a kid; my Teita's place.
I love stories of old times told by my grandmother, who is a great storyteller. My Teita (grandma) is a proud women and an inspiring role model, she is a great advocate for woman empowerment and above all education.
This picture captures the best moments at her house when we visit her, where you can see my daughter deep in thoughts.
This person and place has shaped me and is doing the same thing to my daughter.

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This photo was taken in Brno, Czech Republic, where I went to listen to a concert by IAMX. It really describes my life perfectly, as I have realized most of it is dedicated to smashing the patriarchy, and changing the narrative of society which opresses women. While I was walking around the city, I stumbled across this grafitti, and it was perfect for a photo, as I love street art, and grafitti as a form of subversive art, and I have never before encountered one. So, this is it - the story of my life is feminism, working every day to smash the patriarchy, and loving all of the cats in the world at the same time (but I couldn't upload two pictures :).

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People. That is what has been most essential to me in life. And telling people's stories without ever comprising on their dignity. I left home at the stage of 12 and since then I have not stayed put in one place, which meant meeting and knowing a lot of people and all kinds – good bad ugly, but mostly it has been beautiful. And I love making soulful portraits; capturing faces in and with rawness and in their moment, which is honest and unfiltered. My faith in people is unshaken. People are the most valuable asset that we have, i.e., US.
There's no option to add another picture; if I could I'd a photo of my every growing personal library. Books and reading are my first loves. It is also an obsession for me.

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The first time I visited the UN HQ I was 11 years old and I decided in that moment that I was going to work at the UN. Fast forward 20 years, in 2019, I won a journalism fellowship to report at the UN for three months during the UNGA. And then two years after that, I'm working at the UNHCR telling their story in Trinidad and Tobago. This photo to me symbolises that power of manifestation, not in the cheesy buzzword that you see on Pinterest or Instagram, but like one of those theory of change charts we learnt about in the first module. It still blows my mind that I can work for this organisation for the good of humanity, and no matter what people think about the value of the UN, I'm proud to be here. (Background to this photo: I'm on the right. We were actually supposed to have a very brief photo call with the SG, but because of a time mix up, we missed it but the fates aligned and we ended up still getting one when we met him in a hallway)

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This picture was taken on a mission to Les Cayes, in the South of Haiti, where I lead a coverage about preventive detention.

It showcases my natural state of mind: reflecting, looking ahead, preparing myself for upcoming challenges, trying to understand the environment before I even land in it, calculating my next move with determination.

I believe such determination and the ability to think things over internally with peace are my most solid fortes and explain my journey since I became an adult until I joined the UN.

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I always remember taking this photo of this young porter in Nepal. As an employee of the ILO, I was witnessing child labour first hand and I could do nothing about it. I felt helpless. He was his families’ primary breadwinner and needed to work to support his family. The disturbing reality was that he needed to work in order to eat. This along with other encounters during my travels has motivated me to continue to advocate for social issues everyday and volunteer in every country that I travel.

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I would tell the story of my life as the sky, sometimes full of turbulence, but also the majority of the times full with joy, shine and hope for better times.

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This is a photo from my evening 'good for your health' walk between my place and my parents place in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sarajevo is notoriously in a valley, surrounded by mountains, which was well exploited during one of the longest sieges in the history of warfare. I have a habit of always looking above, into the sky, while walking - partly to lift away that sense of being closed by mountains, and partly to remind myself to breathe in the freedom and peace we now have. 26 years ago, I spent my childhood looking into that same sky counting missiles and flying bullets. Today I look at it thankful for where are we right now, how far we got to, and working with a pledge for a better world in which no child loses their childhood to war.

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I'm passionate about development work. I love teaching children so that they can save their and others' lives in the future.

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I love mountain biking. It gives you wings to take the road less travelled and explore new trails and places. Besides living a healthy life, I am also promoting a sustainable means of transportation while reducing my carbon footprints! :D

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Breathe!

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Betty Chella Nalungwe - Kabul, Afghanistan

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Betty Chella Nalungwe - Kabul, Afghanistan

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I picked this photo to tell my life story which includes a lot of things. However, most importantly my day begins with exercise - rain or sunshine.  I usually go our to walk and during that time I pray, meditate and plan my day. I usually put in at least 10,000 steps in a day and by the time I return home, my day is set in stone.
I try to eat right, think of something I am grateful for and one good turn I can do by close of the day. I usually look out for opportunities to show care and make a difference in someone's life whether at work or at home.
Thank you.

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With this picture I wanted to capture three main elements which have been an integral part of my growth path and which well describe the story of my life:
1. My hiking boots
2. My Scout's neckerchief
3. The World Scout Emblem
Indeed, I have been a Scout since I was 8 years old and I am currently volunteering as a Scout Leader for a small community in my city, where I am directly involved in the promotion of responsible consumption, care for the environment, co-operation and integrity among children and adolescents. It is here, where I first decided on the career path and life I want to lead, immersing myself in sustainability issues and learning delivery.

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Aromatic candles - You are the designer of your life.

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Wannaporn 'Nok' Samutassadong, OHCHR Bangkok

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Wannaporn 'Nok' Samutassadong, OHCHR Bangkok

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The best picture which can visually capture my life in these days would be this lighting aromatic candle at my room. With the COVID-19 restrictions imposed for around one year, I have learned to adapt myself to work from home and make efforts in improving my surroundings in the way that I have never done before. Sharing a tiny apartment with my husband and spending most of my time out of home, I never thought of how I could improve the environment in my room to make it more cozy. With the COVID-19 stayed for a year, I became a fan of aromatic candles, I learned how to make various recipes of coffee, I rearranged my workspace - I learn that we can design an environment we want to live in if we pay more attention to things around us.

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Maybe I'm a dreamer. I'm one of those people who believe that libraries can eradicate hunger through information. My BA is in Library Science, and I'm a very proud Librarian! All that I'm now, I thank my first degree.

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The sea has always been a mysterious force and constant company in my life experiences. When I am not at work, I am taking walks by seashores, bays, rivers and oceans. I have a magnetic attraction towards the sea, which brings me joy, calm, wind in my hair, and inner happiness.

Gaia Paradiso- Cox's Bazar

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I thought the best way to represent my life right now is a snapshot of my twice-weekly commute. I'm still trying to hold on to my personal life where I used to live, with the transition back to onsite work at my duty station.

Colleagues are often surprised I'm willing to commute 3 hours twice a week, but as an American, commuting has always been a major part of my life. When I first started taking the train regularly instead of being forced to drive, I realized how so many facets of life are influenced by how we get around.

Now, I see my train commute as an opportunity for me to reflect on how I actually use my time and how I would like to use my time. Not having to focus on the road and being able to read, or sleep, or work on the train has actually brought an element of tranquility to my life that I didn't have before.