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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.

#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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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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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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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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4 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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4 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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4 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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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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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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4 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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1 year 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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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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4 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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Maa Durga

Maa Durga

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

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