A police officer points his gun at 3 occupants under a table moments after shooting a 14 year-old boy in the mouth at close range. The 14 year old boy was the middle occupant. After this incident, The protest over fishing quotas turned violent and led to 3 days of unrest in the community.

A police officer points his gun at 3 occupants under a table moments after shooting a 14 year-old boy in the mount at close range. The 14 year old boy was the middle occupant. After this incident, The protest over fishing quotas turned violent and led to 3 days of unrest in the community.

Two-year-old Emad is being transferred into a room of Iran's parliament building, after a terrorist attack by ISIS in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, June 7, 2017. That day Emad and his mother were hopeful they would get help to treat his advanced illness-mucopolysaccharidosis.

Two-year-old Emad is being transferred into a room of Iran's parliament building, after a terrorist attack by ISIS in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, June 7, 2017. That day Emad and his mother were hopeful they would get help to treat his advanced illness-mucopolysaccharidosis.

A stray leopard was shot with bullet by a police man in Lucknow and later it was declare dead by forest team and i clicked this photo right from the back of police man it was about 5 meters away from me.

A stray leopard was shot with bullet by a police man in Lucknow and later it was declare dead by forest team and i clicked this photo right from the back of police man it was about 5 meters away from me.

Anti-riot police officers stand in cordon during the Immortal Regiment march in Kiev on May 9, 2017 when several thousands people carry photographs of relatives who fought in WWII.

Anti-riot police officers stand in cordon during the Immortal Regiment march in Kiev on May 9, 2017 when several thousands people carry photographs of relatives who fought in WWII.

A police officer fires live rounds at protesters concealed behind road advertisement boards.The anti-riot police were forced to use live bullets after they were cornered by the marauding NASA supporters.

A police officer fires live rounds at protesters concealed behind road advertisement boards.The anti-riot police were forced to use live bullets after they were cornered by the marauding NASA supporters.

Kenyan elections were marred by deadly riots, violent protests, and beatings in key opposition strongholds. Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International found that just during the post-electoral process, police and inter-ethnics conflicts killed at least 100 people, and injured hundreds more.

A Kenya Administration police officer holding a stick monitors access to a polling station at Kariokor Community Centre in Nairobi on August 8, 2017 during general elections. Kenyans were voting on August 8 in elections headlined by a knife-edge between Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga.

Kenyan elections were marred by deadly riots, violent protests, and beatings in key opposition strongholds. Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International found that just during the post-electoral process, police and inter-ethnics conflicts killed at least 100 people, and injured hundreds more.

Supporters of the Kenyan opposition presidential candidate shout and hold sticks during a protest in the Mathare slums of Nairobi on August 9, 2017, a day after the presidential election. Kenyan politics is characterised by inter-ethnic tensions.

Kenyan elections were marred by deadly riots, violent protests, and beatings in key opposition strongholds. Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International found that just during the post-electoral process, police and inter-ethnics conflicts killed at least 100 people, and injured hundreds more.

A man seriously affected by tear gas and allegedly beaten up by police officers lays on the ground with handcuffs on after being arrested in Uhuru Park, Nairobi on October 13, 2017 during street protests by opposition supporters to call for the resignation of the Independent Electoral Commission.

Kenyan elections were marred by deadly riots, violent protests, and beatings in key opposition strongholds. Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International found that just during the post-electoral process, police and inter-ethnics conflicts killed at least 100 people, and injured hundreds more.

Kenyan police arrive to break up a protest of supporters of the Kenyan opposition presidential candidate in the Mathare slums of Nairobi on August 9, 2017, a day after the presidential election. Kenyan politics is characterised by inter-ethnic tensions.

Kenyan elections were marred by deadly riots, violent protests, and beatings in key opposition strongholds. Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International found that just during the post-electoral process, police and inter-ethnics conflicts killed at least 100 people, and injured hundreds more.

An opposition supporter reacts in front a burning barrricade in Mathare, Nairobi on October 26, 2017, as a group of demonstrators attempted to prevent voters from accessing a polling station in presidential elections. Kenyan politics is characterised by inter-ethnic tensions.

Kenyan elections were marred by deadly riots, violent protests, and beatings in key opposition strongholds. Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International found that just during the post-electoral process, police and inter-ethnics conflicts killed at least 100 people, and injured hundreds more.

A Kenyan policeman check a street with a burning barricade in Mathare, Nairobi on October 26, 2017, as a group of demonstrators attempted to prevent voters from accessing a polling station in presidential elections. Kenyan politics is characterised by inter-ethnic tensions.

Kenyan elections were marred by deadly riots, violent protests, and beatings in key opposition strongholds. Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International found that just during the post-electoral process, police and inter-ethnics conflicts killed at least 100 people, and injured hundreds more.

A woman reacts as she passes Kenyan police troops during a protest by supporters of the NASA presidential candidate on August 11th, 2017 at the Mathare slum of Nairobi, a stronghold of Kenyan opposition leader. Kenyan elections were marred by deadly riots, violent protests, killings and beatings.

Kenyan elections were marred by deadly riots, violent protests, and beatings in key opposition strongholds. Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International found that just during the post-electoral process, police and inter-ethnics conflicts killed at least 100 people, and injured hundreds more.

Relatives surround the body of Stephanie Moraa (9) allegedly killed by gunshot injury in the balcony of his house at Mathare slums in Nairobi on August 12, 2017. The nine-year-old girl's family said she had been shot while watching the riots from a fourth floor balcony.

Kenyan elections were marred by deadly riots, violent protests, and beatings in key opposition strongholds. Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International found that just during the post-electoral process, police and inter-ethnics conflicts killed at least 100 people, and injured hundreds more.

An opposition supporter carries a stone on her head under the heavy rain in front a burning barrricade in Mathare, Nairobi on October 26, 2017, as a group of demonstrators attempted to prevent voters from accessing a polling station in presidential elections.

Kenyan elections were marred by deadly riots, violent protests, and beatings in key opposition strongholds. Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International found that just during the post-electoral process, police and inter-ethnics conflicts killed at least 100 people, and injured hundreds more.

An injured man who allegedly was shot by Kenyan police during a rally of opposition supporters is helped by other people in Muthurwa State, Nairobi, on November 17, 2017. At least three men were shot dead on November 17, 2017 in the Kenyan capital Nairobi as police broke up crowds of protesters

Kenyan elections were marred by deadly riots, violent protests, and beatings in key opposition strongholds. Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International found that just during the post-electoral process, police and inter-ethnics conflicts killed at least 100 people, and injured hundreds more.

A man, belonging to the Luo tribe, lays motionless on the ground after being beaten by the mob in a Kikuyu tribe area on August 13, 2017 during violent clashes between Luo supporters of defeated opposition leader Raila Odinga and members of President Uhuru Kenyatta's Kikuyu ethnic group.

Kenyan elections were marred by deadly riots, violent protests, and beatings in key opposition strongholds. Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International found that just during the post-electoral process, police and inter-ethnics conflicts killed at least 100 people, and injured hundreds more.

Winfred Nzunga (8), allegedly hit in the head by a tear gas canister shot by Kenyan police officers during the post-electoral turmoil, stands nearby her home located at the Mathare slums in Nairobi, Kenya on August, 15th, 2017. Kenyan politics is characterised by inter-ethnic tensions.

Iran is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world, and earthquakes threaten most regions across Iran. More than 80% of cities in Iran are under the threat of earthquake. Iran also stands high on the list of countries with the most number of earthquake victims. On the Sunday night of Oct. 12, 2017, a powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit Ezgeleh City in Kermanshah Province near the Iranian-Iraqi border. 569 were killed, nearly 10 thousand were injured, and more than 30 thousand houses were destroyed in Ezgeleh, Sarpol-e Zahab, Salas-e Babajani, and Ghasreshirin cities, and the nearby villages. The earthquake spawned nearly 1557 aftershocks. It occurred at a depth of 11 km from Ezgeleh, and was felt throughout Northwest Iran due to its shallow depth and long duration. This earthquake was the most destructive earthquake of 2017 worldwide, and was felt in southeast of Turkey, Lebanon, Qatar, Israel, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and north of Saudi Arabia. When the earth begins to shake, the walls crack, they can be heard collapsing, and things are heard falling. In a matter of seconds, hundreds of homes are ruthlessly destroyed, and a huge cloud of dust covers everything. In those quick yet horrific moments, an inexplicable fear grips the people, many are injured, and many dead. Families lose their loved-ones and face the biggest challenge of their lives: homelessness. Losing one's home and shelter can cause serious mental health problems, filling the victims with rage and fear. Hopelessness becomes an inseparable part of the daily life, and it is difficult for people to accept this shock, to move on from the earthquake's destructive effects, in order to fight the unexpected problems. Gradually and strangely, however, the survivors get on with their lives and begin to rebuild their surroundings, creating a shelter for themselves and the rest of their families using the debris. The goal I pursue through this project is to depict the lives of people in the city of Ezgeleh in Kermanshah Province, who have experienced a 7.3 magnitude earthquake. I lived with the survivors for 20 days in order to better understand their dire living conditions after the earthquake. Those who have lost one or all of their family members in a matter of seconds, and, on top of that, no longer have a place to live. I wanted to capture the people's feelings, their sadness, happiness, hopes and fears in the face of this unpredictable disaster, to illustrate the flow of life that continued uninterrupted after the earthquake despite all odds. The people that began to rebuild their new life at such hard times and with little means; people that despite all the injuries and damages move toward their aspirations hoping to build a new life.

The earthquake with a moment magnitude of 7.3 occurred on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2017, near Ezgeleh, Kermanshah Province, near the Iranian-Iraqi border. The earthquake was the most devastating earthquake in 2017.

Iran is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world, and earthquakes threaten most regions across Iran. More than 80% of cities in Iran are under the threat of earthquake. Iran also stands high on the list of countries with the most number of earthquake victims. On the Sunday night of Oct. 12, 2017, a powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit Ezgeleh City in Kermanshah Province near the Iranian-Iraqi border. 569 were killed, nearly 10 thousand were injured, and more than 30 thousand houses were destroyed in Ezgeleh, Sarpol-e Zahab, Salas-e Babajani, and Ghasreshirin cities, and the nearby villages. The earthquake spawned nearly 1557 aftershocks. It occurred at a depth of 11 km from Ezgeleh, and was felt throughout Northwest Iran due to its shallow depth and long duration. This earthquake was the most destructive earthquake of 2017 worldwide, and was felt in southeast of Turkey, Lebanon, Qatar, Israel, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and north of Saudi Arabia. When the earth begins to shake, the walls crack, they can be heard collapsing, and things are heard falling. In a matter of seconds, hundreds of homes are ruthlessly destroyed, and a huge cloud of dust covers everything. In those quick yet horrific moments, an inexplicable fear grips the people, many are injured, and many dead. Families lose their loved-ones and face the biggest challenge of their lives: homelessness. Losing one's home and shelter can cause serious mental health problems, filling the victims with rage and fear. Hopelessness becomes an inseparable part of the daily life, and it is difficult for people to accept this shock, to move on from the earthquake's destructive effects, in order to fight the unexpected problems. Gradually and strangely, however, the survivors get on with their lives and begin to rebuild their surroundings, creating a shelter for themselves and the rest of their families using the debris. The goal I pursue through this project is to depict the lives of people in the city of Ezgeleh in Kermanshah Province, who have experienced a 7.3 magnitude earthquake. I lived with the survivors for 20 days in order to better understand their dire living conditions after the earthquake. Those who have lost one or all of their family members in a matter of seconds, and, on top of that, no longer have a place to live. I wanted to capture the people's feelings, their sadness, happiness, hopes and fears in the face of this unpredictable disaster, to illustrate the flow of life that continued uninterrupted after the earthquake despite all odds. The people that began to rebuild their new life at such hard times and with little means; people that despite all the injuries and damages move toward their aspirations hoping to build a new life.

Besimeh, 43, is an earthquake survivor who lost ten of her family members to the earthquake. She collects pieces of wood in Fuladi region. Most of the homes in this region were fully devastated by the earthquake.

Iran is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world, and earthquakes threaten most regions across Iran. More than 80% of cities in Iran are under the threat of earthquake. Iran also stands high on the list of countries with the most number of earthquake victims. On the Sunday night of Oct. 12, 2017, a powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit Ezgeleh City in Kermanshah Province near the Iranian-Iraqi border. 569 were killed, nearly 10 thousand were injured, and more than 30 thousand houses were destroyed in Ezgeleh, Sarpol-e Zahab, Salas-e Babajani, and Ghasreshirin cities, and the nearby villages. The earthquake spawned nearly 1557 aftershocks. It occurred at a depth of 11 km from Ezgeleh, and was felt throughout Northwest Iran due to its shallow depth and long duration. This earthquake was the most destructive earthquake of 2017 worldwide, and was felt in southeast of Turkey, Lebanon, Qatar, Israel, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and north of Saudi Arabia. When the earth begins to shake, the walls crack, they can be heard collapsing, and things are heard falling. In a matter of seconds, hundreds of homes are ruthlessly destroyed, and a huge cloud of dust covers everything. In those quick yet horrific moments, an inexplicable fear grips the people, many are injured, and many dead. Families lose their loved-ones and face the biggest challenge of their lives: homelessness. Losing one's home and shelter can cause serious mental health problems, filling the victims with rage and fear. Hopelessness becomes an inseparable part of the daily life, and it is difficult for people to accept this shock, to move on from the earthquake's destructive effects, in order to fight the unexpected problems. Gradually and strangely, however, the survivors get on with their lives and begin to rebuild their surroundings, creating a shelter for themselves and the rest of their families using the debris. The goal I pursue through this project is to depict the lives of people in the city of Ezgeleh in Kermanshah Province, who have experienced a 7.3 magnitude earthquake. I lived with the survivors for 20 days in order to better understand their dire living conditions after the earthquake. Those who have lost one or all of their family members in a matter of seconds, and, on top of that, no longer have a place to live. I wanted to capture the people's feelings, their sadness, happiness, hopes and fears in the face of this unpredictable disaster, to illustrate the flow of life that continued uninterrupted after the earthquake despite all odds. The people that began to rebuild their new life at such hard times and with little means; people that despite all the injuries and damages move toward their aspirations hoping to build a new life.

A man who has lost her wife stands alongside a few women next to their demolished homes in Kuik Village. The village was fully destroyed.

Iran is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world, and earthquakes threaten most regions across Iran. More than 80% of cities in Iran are under the threat of earthquake. Iran also stands high on the list of countries with the most number of earthquake victims. On the Sunday night of Oct. 12, 2017, a powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit Ezgeleh City in Kermanshah Province near the Iranian-Iraqi border. 569 were killed, nearly 10 thousand were injured, and more than 30 thousand houses were destroyed in Ezgeleh, Sarpol-e Zahab, Salas-e Babajani, and Ghasreshirin cities, and the nearby villages. The earthquake spawned nearly 1557 aftershocks. It occurred at a depth of 11 km from Ezgeleh, and was felt throughout Northwest Iran due to its shallow depth and long duration. This earthquake was the most destructive earthquake of 2017 worldwide, and was felt in southeast of Turkey, Lebanon, Qatar, Israel, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and north of Saudi Arabia. When the earth begins to shake, the walls crack, they can be heard collapsing, and things are heard falling. In a matter of seconds, hundreds of homes are ruthlessly destroyed, and a huge cloud of dust covers everything. In those quick yet horrific moments, an inexplicable fear grips the people, many are injured, and many dead. Families lose their loved-ones and face the biggest challenge of their lives: homelessness. Losing one's home and shelter can cause serious mental health problems, filling the victims with rage and fear. Hopelessness becomes an inseparable part of the daily life, and it is difficult for people to accept this shock, to move on from the earthquake's destructive effects, in order to fight the unexpected problems. Gradually and strangely, however, the survivors get on with their lives and begin to rebuild their surroundings, creating a shelter for themselves and the rest of their families using the debris. The goal I pursue through this project is to depict the lives of people in the city of Ezgeleh in Kermanshah Province, who have experienced a 7.3 magnitude earthquake. I lived with the survivors for 20 days in order to better understand their dire living conditions after the earthquake. Those who have lost one or all of their family members in a matter of seconds, and, on top of that, no longer have a place to live. I wanted to capture the people's feelings, their sadness, happiness, hopes and fears in the face of this unpredictable disaster, to illustrate the flow of life that continued uninterrupted after the earthquake despite all odds. The people that began to rebuild their new life at such hard times and with little means; people that despite all the injuries and damages move toward their aspirations hoping to build a new life.

The members of a family sit inside their car outside their house that was destroyed in the 7.3 magnitude earthquake in Sarpol-e Zahab, Kermanshah, Iran.

Iran is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world, and earthquakes threaten most regions across Iran. More than 80% of cities in Iran are under the threat of earthquake. Iran also stands high on the list of countries with the most number of earthquake victims. On the Sunday night of Oct. 12, 2017, a powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit Ezgeleh City in Kermanshah Province near the Iranian-Iraqi border. 569 were killed, nearly 10 thousand were injured, and more than 30 thousand houses were destroyed in Ezgeleh, Sarpol-e Zahab, Salas-e Babajani, and Ghasreshirin cities, and the nearby villages. The earthquake spawned nearly 1557 aftershocks. It occurred at a depth of 11 km from Ezgeleh, and was felt throughout Northwest Iran due to its shallow depth and long duration. This earthquake was the most destructive earthquake of 2017 worldwide, and was felt in southeast of Turkey, Lebanon, Qatar, Israel, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and north of Saudi Arabia. When the earth begins to shake, the walls crack, they can be heard collapsing, and things are heard falling. In a matter of seconds, hundreds of homes are ruthlessly destroyed, and a huge cloud of dust covers everything. In those quick yet horrific moments, an inexplicable fear grips the people, many are injured, and many dead. Families lose their loved-ones and face the biggest challenge of their lives: homelessness. Losing one's home and shelter can cause serious mental health problems, filling the victims with rage and fear. Hopelessness becomes an inseparable part of the daily life, and it is difficult for people to accept this shock, to move on from the earthquake's destructive effects, in order to fight the unexpected problems. Gradually and strangely, however, the survivors get on with their lives and begin to rebuild their surroundings, creating a shelter for themselves and the rest of their families using the debris. The goal I pursue through this project is to depict the lives of people in the city of Ezgeleh in Kermanshah Province, who have experienced a 7.3 magnitude earthquake. I lived with the survivors for 20 days in order to better understand their dire living conditions after the earthquake. Those who have lost one or all of their family members in a matter of seconds, and, on top of that, no longer have a place to live. I wanted to capture the people's feelings, their sadness, happiness, hopes and fears in the face of this unpredictable disaster, to illustrate the flow of life that continued uninterrupted after the earthquake despite all odds. The people that began to rebuild their new life at such hard times and with little means; people that despite all the injuries and damages move toward their aspirations hoping to build a new life.

A young girl looks out at the ruins of her home from a tent in Emam Abbas-e Sofla village, one of the villages of Sarpol-e Zahab, which was destroyed. After the night of the earthquake, most children were coping with fear, doubt, and nightmares of the disaster

Iran is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world, and earthquakes threaten most regions across Iran. More than 80% of cities in Iran are under the threat of earthquake. Iran also stands high on the list of countries with the most number of earthquake victims. On the Sunday night of Oct. 12, 2017, a powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit Ezgeleh City in Kermanshah Province near the Iranian-Iraqi border. 569 were killed, nearly 10 thousand were injured, and more than 30 thousand houses were destroyed in Ezgeleh, Sarpol-e Zahab, Salas-e Babajani, and Ghasreshirin cities, and the nearby villages. The earthquake spawned nearly 1557 aftershocks. It occurred at a depth of 11 km from Ezgeleh, and was felt throughout Northwest Iran due to its shallow depth and long duration. This earthquake was the most destructive earthquake of 2017 worldwide, and was felt in southeast of Turkey, Lebanon, Qatar, Israel, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and north of Saudi Arabia. When the earth begins to shake, the walls crack, they can be heard collapsing, and things are heard falling. In a matter of seconds, hundreds of homes are ruthlessly destroyed, and a huge cloud of dust covers everything. In those quick yet horrific moments, an inexplicable fear grips the people, many are injured, and many dead. Families lose their loved-ones and face the biggest challenge of their lives: homelessness. Losing one's home and shelter can cause serious mental health problems, filling the victims with rage and fear. Hopelessness becomes an inseparable part of the daily life, and it is difficult for people to accept this shock, to move on from the earthquake's destructive effects, in order to fight the unexpected problems. Gradually and strangely, however, the survivors get on with their lives and begin to rebuild their surroundings, creating a shelter for themselves and the rest of their families using the debris. The goal I pursue through this project is to depict the lives of people in the city of Ezgeleh in Kermanshah Province, who have experienced a 7.3 magnitude earthquake. I lived with the survivors for 20 days in order to better understand their dire living conditions after the earthquake. Those who have lost one or all of their family members in a matter of seconds, and, on top of that, no longer have a place to live. I wanted to capture the people's feelings, their sadness, happiness, hopes and fears in the face of this unpredictable disaster, to illustrate the flow of life that continued uninterrupted after the earthquake despite all odds. The people that began to rebuild their new life at such hard times and with little means; people that despite all the injuries and damages move toward their aspirations hoping to build a new life.

Members of a family collect the remains of their possessions from their demolished house.

Iran is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world, and earthquakes threaten most regions across Iran. More than 80% of cities in Iran are under the threat of earthquake. Iran also stands high on the list of countries with the most number of earthquake victims. On the Sunday night of Oct. 12, 2017, a powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit Ezgeleh City in Kermanshah Province near the Iranian-Iraqi border. 569 were killed, nearly 10 thousand were injured, and more than 30 thousand houses were destroyed in Ezgeleh, Sarpol-e Zahab, Salas-e Babajani, and Ghasreshirin cities, and the nearby villages. The earthquake spawned nearly 1557 aftershocks. It occurred at a depth of 11 km from Ezgeleh, and was felt throughout Northwest Iran due to its shallow depth and long duration. This earthquake was the most destructive earthquake of 2017 worldwide, and was felt in southeast of Turkey, Lebanon, Qatar, Israel, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and north of Saudi Arabia. When the earth begins to shake, the walls crack, they can be heard collapsing, and things are heard falling. In a matter of seconds, hundreds of homes are ruthlessly destroyed, and a huge cloud of dust covers everything. In those quick yet horrific moments, an inexplicable fear grips the people, many are injured, and many dead. Families lose their loved-ones and face the biggest challenge of their lives: homelessness. Losing one's home and shelter can cause serious mental health problems, filling the victims with rage and fear. Hopelessness becomes an inseparable part of the daily life, and it is difficult for people to accept this shock, to move on from the earthquake's destructive effects, in order to fight the unexpected problems. Gradually and strangely, however, the survivors get on with their lives and begin to rebuild their surroundings, creating a shelter for themselves and the rest of their families using the debris. The goal I pursue through this project is to depict the lives of people in the city of Ezgeleh in Kermanshah Province, who have experienced a 7.3 magnitude earthquake. I lived with the survivors for 20 days in order to better understand their dire living conditions after the earthquake. Those who have lost one or all of their family members in a matter of seconds, and, on top of that, no longer have a place to live. I wanted to capture the people's feelings, their sadness, happiness, hopes and fears in the face of this unpredictable disaster, to illustrate the flow of life that continued uninterrupted after the earthquake despite all odds. The people that began to rebuild their new life at such hard times and with little means; people that despite all the injuries and damages move toward their aspirations hoping to build a new life.

Farhad from Tapani Village, Sarpol-e Zahab who has lost his wife and two of his three children in the earthquake. His wife lost her life when she went inside to save her children. He watches over his only surviving child, and believes that this child is the only thing restoring his hope in life.

Iran is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world, and earthquakes threaten most regions across Iran. More than 80% of cities in Iran are under the threat of earthquake. Iran also stands high on the list of countries with the most number of earthquake victims. On the Sunday night of Oct. 12, 2017, a powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit Ezgeleh City in Kermanshah Province near the Iranian-Iraqi border. 569 were killed, nearly 10 thousand were injured, and more than 30 thousand houses were destroyed in Ezgeleh, Sarpol-e Zahab, Salas-e Babajani, and Ghasreshirin cities, and the nearby villages. The earthquake spawned nearly 1557 aftershocks. It occurred at a depth of 11 km from Ezgeleh, and was felt throughout Northwest Iran due to its shallow depth and long duration. This earthquake was the most destructive earthquake of 2017 worldwide, and was felt in southeast of Turkey, Lebanon, Qatar, Israel, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and north of Saudi Arabia. When the earth begins to shake, the walls crack, they can be heard collapsing, and things are heard falling. In a matter of seconds, hundreds of homes are ruthlessly destroyed, and a huge cloud of dust covers everything. In those quick yet horrific moments, an inexplicable fear grips the people, many are injured, and many dead. Families lose their loved-ones and face the biggest challenge of their lives: homelessness. Losing one's home and shelter can cause serious mental health problems, filling the victims with rage and fear. Hopelessness becomes an inseparable part of the daily life, and it is difficult for people to accept this shock, to move on from the earthquake's destructive effects, in order to fight the unexpected problems. Gradually and strangely, however, the survivors get on with their lives and begin to rebuild their surroundings, creating a shelter for themselves and the rest of their families using the debris. The goal I pursue through this project is to depict the lives of people in the city of Ezgeleh in Kermanshah Province, who have experienced a 7.3 magnitude earthquake. I lived with the survivors for 20 days in order to better understand their dire living conditions after the earthquake. Those who have lost one or all of their family members in a matter of seconds, and, on top of that, no longer have a place to live. I wanted to capture the people's feelings, their sadness, happiness, hopes and fears in the face of this unpredictable disaster, to illustrate the flow of life that continued uninterrupted after the earthquake despite all odds. The people that began to rebuild their new life at such hard times and with little means; people that despite all the injuries and damages move toward their aspirations hoping to build a new life.

A middle aged woman collects what remains of their house. Most of the people say that they had built their homes and earned their possessions after 30 years of agricultural work. Their house came falling down on them and was destroyed in a matter of seconds.

Iran is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world, and earthquakes threaten most regions across Iran. More than 80% of cities in Iran are under the threat of earthquake. Iran also stands high on the list of countries with the most number of earthquake victims. On the Sunday night of Oct. 12, 2017, a powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit Ezgeleh City in Kermanshah Province near the Iranian-Iraqi border. 569 were killed, nearly 10 thousand were injured, and more than 30 thousand houses were destroyed in Ezgeleh, Sarpol-e Zahab, Salas-e Babajani, and Ghasreshirin cities, and the nearby villages. The earthquake spawned nearly 1557 aftershocks. It occurred at a depth of 11 km from Ezgeleh, and was felt throughout Northwest Iran due to its shallow depth and long duration. This earthquake was the most destructive earthquake of 2017 worldwide, and was felt in southeast of Turkey, Lebanon, Qatar, Israel, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and north of Saudi Arabia. When the earth begins to shake, the walls crack, they can be heard collapsing, and things are heard falling. In a matter of seconds, hundreds of homes are ruthlessly destroyed, and a huge cloud of dust covers everything. In those quick yet horrific moments, an inexplicable fear grips the people, many are injured, and many dead. Families lose their loved-ones and face the biggest challenge of their lives: homelessness. Losing one's home and shelter can cause serious mental health problems, filling the victims with rage and fear. Hopelessness becomes an inseparable part of the daily life, and it is difficult for people to accept this shock, to move on from the earthquake's destructive effects, in order to fight the unexpected problems. Gradually and strangely, however, the survivors get on with their lives and begin to rebuild their surroundings, creating a shelter for themselves and the rest of their families using the debris. The goal I pursue through this project is to depict the lives of people in the city of Ezgeleh in Kermanshah Province, who have experienced a 7.3 magnitude earthquake. I lived with the survivors for 20 days in order to better understand their dire living conditions after the earthquake. Those who have lost one or all of their family members in a matter of seconds, and, on top of that, no longer have a place to live. I wanted to capture the people's feelings, their sadness, happiness, hopes and fears in the face of this unpredictable disaster, to illustrate the flow of life that continued uninterrupted after the earthquake despite all odds. The people that began to rebuild their new life at such hard times and with little means; people that despite all the injuries and damages move toward their aspirations hoping to build a new life.

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Iran is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world, and earthquakes threaten most regions across Iran. More than 80% of cities in Iran are under the threat of earthquake. Iran also stands high on the list of countries with the most number of earthquake victims. On the Sunday night of Oct. 12, 2017, a powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit Ezgeleh City in Kermanshah Province near the Iranian-Iraqi border. 569 were killed, nearly 10 thousand were injured, and more than 30 thousand houses were destroyed in Ezgeleh, Sarpol-e Zahab, Salas-e Babajani, and Ghasreshirin cities, and the nearby villages. The earthquake spawned nearly 1557 aftershocks. It occurred at a depth of 11 km from Ezgeleh, and was felt throughout Northwest Iran due to its shallow depth and long duration. This earthquake was the most destructive earthquake of 2017 worldwide, and was felt in southeast of Turkey, Lebanon, Qatar, Israel, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and north of Saudi Arabia. When the earth begins to shake, the walls crack, they can be heard collapsing, and things are heard falling. In a matter of seconds, hundreds of homes are ruthlessly destroyed, and a huge cloud of dust covers everything. In those quick yet horrific moments, an inexplicable fear grips the people, many are injured, and many dead. Families lose their loved-ones and face the biggest challenge of their lives: homelessness. Losing one's home and shelter can cause serious mental health problems, filling the victims with rage and fear. Hopelessness becomes an inseparable part of the daily life, and it is difficult for people to accept this shock, to move on from the earthquake's destructive effects, in order to fight the unexpected problems. Gradually and strangely, however, the survivors get on with their lives and begin to rebuild their surroundings, creating a shelter for themselves and the rest of their families using the debris. The goal I pursue through this project is to depict the lives of people in the city of Ezgeleh in Kermanshah Province, who have experienced a 7.3 magnitude earthquake. I lived with the survivors for 20 days in order to better understand their dire living conditions after the earthquake. Those who have lost one or all of their family members in a matter of seconds, and, on top of that, no longer have a place to live. I wanted to capture the people's feelings, their sadness, happiness, hopes and fears in the face of this unpredictable disaster, to illustrate the flow of life that continued uninterrupted after the earthquake despite all odds. The people that began to rebuild their new life at such hard times and with little means; people that despite all the injuries and damages move toward their aspirations hoping to build a new life.

Children who have survived the earthquake in Sarpol-e Zahab play together.

Iran is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world, and earthquakes threaten most regions across Iran. More than 80% of cities in Iran are under the threat of earthquake. Iran also stands high on the list of countries with the most number of earthquake victims. On the Sunday night of Oct. 12, 2017, a powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit Ezgeleh City in Kermanshah Province near the Iranian-Iraqi border. 569 were killed, nearly 10 thousand were injured, and more than 30 thousand houses were destroyed in Ezgeleh, Sarpol-e Zahab, Salas-e Babajani, and Ghasreshirin cities, and the nearby villages. The earthquake spawned nearly 1557 aftershocks. It occurred at a depth of 11 km from Ezgeleh, and was felt throughout Northwest Iran due to its shallow depth and long duration. This earthquake was the most destructive earthquake of 2017 worldwide, and was felt in southeast of Turkey, Lebanon, Qatar, Israel, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and north of Saudi Arabia. When the earth begins to shake, the walls crack, they can be heard collapsing, and things are heard falling. In a matter of seconds, hundreds of homes are ruthlessly destroyed, and a huge cloud of dust covers everything. In those quick yet horrific moments, an inexplicable fear grips the people, many are injured, and many dead. Families lose their loved-ones and face the biggest challenge of their lives: homelessness. Losing one's home and shelter can cause serious mental health problems, filling the victims with rage and fear. Hopelessness becomes an inseparable part of the daily life, and it is difficult for people to accept this shock, to move on from the earthquake's destructive effects, in order to fight the unexpected problems. Gradually and strangely, however, the survivors get on with their lives and begin to rebuild their surroundings, creating a shelter for themselves and the rest of their families using the debris. The goal I pursue through this project is to depict the lives of people in the city of Ezgeleh in Kermanshah Province, who have experienced a 7.3 magnitude earthquake. I lived with the survivors for 20 days in order to better understand their dire living conditions after the earthquake. Those who have lost one or all of their family members in a matter of seconds, and, on top of that, no longer have a place to live. I wanted to capture the people's feelings, their sadness, happiness, hopes and fears in the face of this unpredictable disaster, to illustrate the flow of life that continued uninterrupted after the earthquake despite all odds. The people that began to rebuild their new life at such hard times and with little means; people that despite all the injuries and damages move toward their aspirations hoping to build a new life.

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Iran is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world, and earthquakes threaten most regions across Iran. More than 80% of cities in Iran are under the threat of earthquake. Iran also stands high on the list of countries with the most number of earthquake victims. On the Sunday night of Oct. 12, 2017, a powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit Ezgeleh City in Kermanshah Province near the Iranian-Iraqi border. 569 were killed, nearly 10 thousand were injured, and more than 30 thousand houses were destroyed in Ezgeleh, Sarpol-e Zahab, Salas-e Babajani, and Ghasreshirin cities, and the nearby villages. The earthquake spawned nearly 1557 aftershocks. It occurred at a depth of 11 km from Ezgeleh, and was felt throughout Northwest Iran due to its shallow depth and long duration. This earthquake was the most destructive earthquake of 2017 worldwide, and was felt in southeast of Turkey, Lebanon, Qatar, Israel, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and north of Saudi Arabia. When the earth begins to shake, the walls crack, they can be heard collapsing, and things are heard falling. In a matter of seconds, hundreds of homes are ruthlessly destroyed, and a huge cloud of dust covers everything. In those quick yet horrific moments, an inexplicable fear grips the people, many are injured, and many dead. Families lose their loved-ones and face the biggest challenge of their lives: homelessness. Losing one's home and shelter can cause serious mental health problems, filling the victims with rage and fear. Hopelessness becomes an inseparable part of the daily life, and it is difficult for people to accept this shock, to move on from the earthquake's destructive effects, in order to fight the unexpected problems. Gradually and strangely, however, the survivors get on with their lives and begin to rebuild their surroundings, creating a shelter for themselves and the rest of their families using the debris. The goal I pursue through this project is to depict the lives of people in the city of Ezgeleh in Kermanshah Province, who have experienced a 7.3 magnitude earthquake. I lived with the survivors for 20 days in order to better understand their dire living conditions after the earthquake. Those who have lost one or all of their family members in a matter of seconds, and, on top of that, no longer have a place to live. I wanted to capture the people's feelings, their sadness, happiness, hopes and fears in the face of this unpredictable disaster, to illustrate the flow of life that continued uninterrupted after the earthquake despite all odds. The people that began to rebuild their new life at such hard times and with little means; people that despite all the injuries and damages move toward their aspirations hoping to build a new life.

Members of a family collect the remains of their possessions from their demolished house.

The mass migration of Rohingya Refugees began on August 25, 2017 as the Myanmar military started a task against the Myanmar military.The state military assaulted many police posts in Rakhine state. The striking back from Myanmar's specialists was speedy and heartless. Myanmar has been represented killing over 6,700 Rohingya and pushing more than 600,000 to Bangladesh. Almost all of them have sought refuge in Bangladesh while mostly have been injured by gunshots, shrapnel, fire, and landmines. Majority of these people seeking refuge are women and children. Rohingyas are an ethnic minority gathering and they have not been thought to be one of the nation's 135 authority ethnic gatherings and have been denied citizenship in Myanmar since 1982 Under the law, which has viably rendered them stateless. Because of the law, their rights to contemplate, work, travel, wed, rehearse their religion and access wellbeing administrations have been and keep on being limited. The Rohingya have confronted military crackdowns in 1978 to 2017. UN authorities and HRW have depicted Myanmar's abuse of the Rohingya as ethnic cleansing. The crisis is yet to be over since the first world leading countries and the United Nations has not yet been able to have come to a proper re-settlement agreement with Myanmar regarding this issue Thousands of people have been killed in this horrible event in history as people witnessed their beloved ones and their homes being burnt to ashes as they fled with the only thing they were left with, their lives. Presently in excess of 800000 Rohingya Refugees living in both enrolled and unregistered displaced person camps of Cox's Bazar area of Bangladesh, Bangladesh Government, Local and International Aid organizations are attempting to give nourishment, water, and safe house for the inundation immense evacuees Camps. The event of this aggression over Rohingya people goes beyond the depth of human vocabulary as even perish would be an understatement, therefore, it would definitely go down as one of the most violent acts of aggression in human history. However, the reason behind it would either vanquish or stay a mystery. Rohingya crisis by definition is an ethnic one. In order to sustain, Rohingya crisis requires being solved as a humanitarian crisis.

Smoke is seen on the Myanmar side of the border from Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.

The mass migration of Rohingya Refugees began on August 25, 2017 as the Myanmar military started a task against the Myanmar military.The state military assaulted many police posts in Rakhine state. The striking back from Myanmar's specialists was speedy and heartless. Myanmar has been represented killing over 6,700 Rohingya and pushing more than 600,000 to Bangladesh. Almost all of them have sought refuge in Bangladesh while mostly have been injured by gunshots, shrapnel, fire, and landmines. Majority of these people seeking refuge are women and children. Rohingyas are an ethnic minority gathering and they have not been thought to be one of the nation's 135 authority ethnic gatherings and have been denied citizenship in Myanmar since 1982 Under the law, which has viably rendered them stateless. Because of the law, their rights to contemplate, work, travel, wed, rehearse their religion and access wellbeing administrations have been and keep on being limited. The Rohingya have confronted military crackdowns in 1978 to 2017. UN authorities and HRW have depicted Myanmar's abuse of the Rohingya as ethnic cleansing. The crisis is yet to be over since the first world leading countries and the United Nations has not yet been able to have come to a proper re-settlement agreement with Myanmar regarding this issue Thousands of people have been killed in this horrible event in history as people witnessed their beloved ones and their homes being burnt to ashes as they fled with the only thing they were left with, their lives. Presently in excess of 800000 Rohingya Refugees living in both enrolled and unregistered displaced person camps of Cox's Bazar area of Bangladesh, Bangladesh Government, Local and International Aid organizations are attempting to give nourishment, water, and safe house for the inundation immense evacuees Camps. The event of this aggression over Rohingya people goes beyond the depth of human vocabulary as even perish would be an understatement, therefore, it would definitely go down as one of the most violent acts of aggression in human history. However, the reason behind it would either vanquish or stay a mystery. Rohingya crisis by definition is an ethnic one. In order to sustain, Rohingya crisis requires being solved as a humanitarian crisis.

Rohingya refugees arrive at a beach after crossing from Myanmar, in Teknaf, Bangladesh.

The mass migration of Rohingya Refugees began on August 25, 2017 as the Myanmar military started a task against the Myanmar military.The state military assaulted many police posts in Rakhine state. The striking back from Myanmar's specialists was speedy and heartless. Myanmar has been represented killing over 6,700 Rohingya and pushing more than 600,000 to Bangladesh. Almost all of them have sought refuge in Bangladesh while mostly have been injured by gunshots, shrapnel, fire, and landmines. Majority of these people seeking refuge are women and children. Rohingyas are an ethnic minority gathering and they have not been thought to be one of the nation's 135 authority ethnic gatherings and have been denied citizenship in Myanmar since 1982 Under the law, which has viably rendered them stateless. Because of the law, their rights to contemplate, work, travel, wed, rehearse their religion and access wellbeing administrations have been and keep on being limited. The Rohingya have confronted military crackdowns in 1978 to 2017. UN authorities and HRW have depicted Myanmar's abuse of the Rohingya as ethnic cleansing. The crisis is yet to be over since the first world leading countries and the United Nations has not yet been able to have come to a proper re-settlement agreement with Myanmar regarding this issue Thousands of people have been killed in this horrible event in history as people witnessed their beloved ones and their homes being burnt to ashes as they fled with the only thing they were left with, their lives. Presently in excess of 800000 Rohingya Refugees living in both enrolled and unregistered displaced person camps of Cox's Bazar area of Bangladesh, Bangladesh Government, Local and International Aid organizations are attempting to give nourishment, water, and safe house for the inundation immense evacuees Camps. The event of this aggression over Rohingya people goes beyond the depth of human vocabulary as even perish would be an understatement, therefore, it would definitely go down as one of the most violent acts of aggression in human history. However, the reason behind it would either vanquish or stay a mystery. Rohingya crisis by definition is an ethnic one. In order to sustain, Rohingya crisis requires being solved as a humanitarian crisis.

Rohingya Refugees members walk with carrying their belongings on a broken road a day after crossing over to the Bangladesh side of the border near Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.

The mass migration of Rohingya Refugees began on August 25, 2017 as the Myanmar military started a task against the Myanmar military.The state military assaulted many police posts in Rakhine state. The striking back from Myanmar's specialists was speedy and heartless. Myanmar has been represented killing over 6,700 Rohingya and pushing more than 600,000 to Bangladesh. Almost all of them have sought refuge in Bangladesh while mostly have been injured by gunshots, shrapnel, fire, and landmines. Majority of these people seeking refuge are women and children. Rohingyas are an ethnic minority gathering and they have not been thought to be one of the nation's 135 authority ethnic gatherings and have been denied citizenship in Myanmar since 1982 Under the law, which has viably rendered them stateless. Because of the law, their rights to contemplate, work, travel, wed, rehearse their religion and access wellbeing administrations have been and keep on being limited. The Rohingya have confronted military crackdowns in 1978 to 2017. UN authorities and HRW have depicted Myanmar's abuse of the Rohingya as ethnic cleansing. The crisis is yet to be over since the first world leading countries and the United Nations has not yet been able to have come to a proper re-settlement agreement with Myanmar regarding this issue Thousands of people have been killed in this horrible event in history as people witnessed their beloved ones and their homes being burnt to ashes as they fled with the only thing they were left with, their lives. Presently in excess of 800000 Rohingya Refugees living in both enrolled and unregistered displaced person camps of Cox's Bazar area of Bangladesh, Bangladesh Government, Local and International Aid organizations are attempting to give nourishment, water, and safe house for the inundation immense evacuees Camps. The event of this aggression over Rohingya people goes beyond the depth of human vocabulary as even perish would be an understatement, therefore, it would definitely go down as one of the most violent acts of aggression in human history. However, the reason behind it would either vanquish or stay a mystery. Rohingya crisis by definition is an ethnic one. In order to sustain, Rohingya crisis requires being solved as a humanitarian crisis.

A Rohingya refugee woman who crossed the border from Myanmar cries while waiting to get a shelter in Kotupalang refugee camp near Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.

The mass migration of Rohingya Refugees began on August 25, 2017 as the Myanmar military started a task against the Myanmar military.The state military assaulted many police posts in Rakhine state. The striking back from Myanmar's specialists was speedy and heartless. Myanmar has been represented killing over 6,700 Rohingya and pushing more than 600,000 to Bangladesh. Almost all of them have sought refuge in Bangladesh while mostly have been injured by gunshots, shrapnel, fire, and landmines. Majority of these people seeking refuge are women and children. Rohingyas are an ethnic minority gathering and they have not been thought to be one of the nation's 135 authority ethnic gatherings and have been denied citizenship in Myanmar since 1982 Under the law, which has viably rendered them stateless. Because of the law, their rights to contemplate, work, travel, wed, rehearse their religion and access wellbeing administrations have been and keep on being limited. The Rohingya have confronted military crackdowns in 1978 to 2017. UN authorities and HRW have depicted Myanmar's abuse of the Rohingya as ethnic cleansing. The crisis is yet to be over since the first world leading countries and the United Nations has not yet been able to have come to a proper re-settlement agreement with Myanmar regarding this issue Thousands of people have been killed in this horrible event in history as people witnessed their beloved ones and their homes being burnt to ashes as they fled with the only thing they were left with, their lives. Presently in excess of 800000 Rohingya Refugees living in both enrolled and unregistered displaced person camps of Cox's Bazar area of Bangladesh, Bangladesh Government, Local and International Aid organizations are attempting to give nourishment, water, and safe house for the inundation immense evacuees Camps. The event of this aggression over Rohingya people goes beyond the depth of human vocabulary as even perish would be an understatement, therefore, it would definitely go down as one of the most violent acts of aggression in human history. However, the reason behind it would either vanquish or stay a mystery. Rohingya crisis by definition is an ethnic one. In order to sustain, Rohingya crisis requires being solved as a humanitarian crisis.

Rohingya refugees build a new home at the Balukali Refugee Camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.

The mass migration of Rohingya Refugees began on August 25, 2017 as the Myanmar military started a task against the Myanmar military.The state military assaulted many police posts in Rakhine state. The striking back from Myanmar's specialists was speedy and heartless. Myanmar has been represented killing over 6,700 Rohingya and pushing more than 600,000 to Bangladesh. Almost all of them have sought refuge in Bangladesh while mostly have been injured by gunshots, shrapnel, fire, and landmines. Majority of these people seeking refuge are women and children. Rohingyas are an ethnic minority gathering and they have not been thought to be one of the nation's 135 authority ethnic gatherings and have been denied citizenship in Myanmar since 1982 Under the law, which has viably rendered them stateless. Because of the law, their rights to contemplate, work, travel, wed, rehearse their religion and access wellbeing administrations have been and keep on being limited. The Rohingya have confronted military crackdowns in 1978 to 2017. UN authorities and HRW have depicted Myanmar's abuse of the Rohingya as ethnic cleansing. The crisis is yet to be over since the first world leading countries and the United Nations has not yet been able to have come to a proper re-settlement agreement with Myanmar regarding this issue Thousands of people have been killed in this horrible event in history as people witnessed their beloved ones and their homes being burnt to ashes as they fled with the only thing they were left with, their lives. Presently in excess of 800000 Rohingya Refugees living in both enrolled and unregistered displaced person camps of Cox's Bazar area of Bangladesh, Bangladesh Government, Local and International Aid organizations are attempting to give nourishment, water, and safe house for the inundation immense evacuees Camps. The event of this aggression over Rohingya people goes beyond the depth of human vocabulary as even perish would be an understatement, therefore, it would definitely go down as one of the most violent acts of aggression in human history. However, the reason behind it would either vanquish or stay a mystery. Rohingya crisis by definition is an ethnic one. In order to sustain, Rohingya crisis requires being solved as a humanitarian crisis.

A Bangladeshi border guard keeps watching at no man's land between Bangladesh-Myanmar border, where many Rohingya refugees stand outside their temporary shelters, in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.

The mass migration of Rohingya Refugees began on August 25, 2017 as the Myanmar military started a task against the Myanmar military.The state military assaulted many police posts in Rakhine state. The striking back from Myanmar's specialists was speedy and heartless. Myanmar has been represented killing over 6,700 Rohingya and pushing more than 600,000 to Bangladesh. Almost all of them have sought refuge in Bangladesh while mostly have been injured by gunshots, shrapnel, fire, and landmines. Majority of these people seeking refuge are women and children. Rohingyas are an ethnic minority gathering and they have not been thought to be one of the nation's 135 authority ethnic gatherings and have been denied citizenship in Myanmar since 1982 Under the law, which has viably rendered them stateless. Because of the law, their rights to contemplate, work, travel, wed, rehearse their religion and access wellbeing administrations have been and keep on being limited. The Rohingya have confronted military crackdowns in 1978 to 2017. UN authorities and HRW have depicted Myanmar's abuse of the Rohingya as ethnic cleansing. The crisis is yet to be over since the first world leading countries and the United Nations has not yet been able to have come to a proper re-settlement agreement with Myanmar regarding this issue Thousands of people have been killed in this horrible event in history as people witnessed their beloved ones and their homes being burnt to ashes as they fled with the only thing they were left with, their lives. Presently in excess of 800000 Rohingya Refugees living in both enrolled and unregistered displaced person camps of Cox's Bazar area of Bangladesh, Bangladesh Government, Local and International Aid organizations are attempting to give nourishment, water, and safe house for the inundation immense evacuees Camps. The event of this aggression over Rohingya people goes beyond the depth of human vocabulary as even perish would be an understatement, therefore, it would definitely go down as one of the most violent acts of aggression in human history. However, the reason behind it would either vanquish or stay a mystery. Rohingya crisis by definition is an ethnic one. In order to sustain, Rohingya crisis requires being solved as a humanitarian crisis.

Rohingya refugees stretch their hands to receive aid distributed by local organizations at Balukhali makeshift refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.

The mass migration of Rohingya Refugees began on August 25, 2017 as the Myanmar military started a task against the Myanmar military.The state military assaulted many police posts in Rakhine state. The striking back from Myanmar's specialists was speedy and heartless. Myanmar has been represented killing over 6,700 Rohingya and pushing more than 600,000 to Bangladesh. Almost all of them have sought refuge in Bangladesh while mostly have been injured by gunshots, shrapnel, fire, and landmines. Majority of these people seeking refuge are women and children. Rohingyas are an ethnic minority gathering and they have not been thought to be one of the nation's 135 authority ethnic gatherings and have been denied citizenship in Myanmar since 1982 Under the law, which has viably rendered them stateless. Because of the law, their rights to contemplate, work, travel, wed, rehearse their religion and access wellbeing administrations have been and keep on being limited. The Rohingya have confronted military crackdowns in 1978 to 2017. UN authorities and HRW have depicted Myanmar's abuse of the Rohingya as ethnic cleansing. The crisis is yet to be over since the first world leading countries and the United Nations has not yet been able to have come to a proper re-settlement agreement with Myanmar regarding this issue Thousands of people have been killed in this horrible event in history as people witnessed their beloved ones and their homes being burnt to ashes as they fled with the only thing they were left with, their lives. Presently in excess of 800000 Rohingya Refugees living in both enrolled and unregistered displaced person camps of Cox's Bazar area of Bangladesh, Bangladesh Government, Local and International Aid organizations are attempting to give nourishment, water, and safe house for the inundation immense evacuees Camps. The event of this aggression over Rohingya people goes beyond the depth of human vocabulary as even perish would be an understatement, therefore, it would definitely go down as one of the most violent acts of aggression in human history. However, the reason behind it would either vanquish or stay a mystery. Rohingya crisis by definition is an ethnic one. In order to sustain, Rohingya crisis requires being solved as a humanitarian crisis.

A Rohingya refugee mother carries her children and holds umbrellas during the rain in Balukhali refugee camp near Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.

The mass migration of Rohingya Refugees began on August 25, 2017 as the Myanmar military started a task against the Myanmar military.The state military assaulted many police posts in Rakhine state. The striking back from Myanmar's specialists was speedy and heartless. Myanmar has been represented killing over 6,700 Rohingya and pushing more than 600,000 to Bangladesh. Almost all of them have sought refuge in Bangladesh while mostly have been injured by gunshots, shrapnel, fire, and landmines. Majority of these people seeking refuge are women and children. Rohingyas are an ethnic minority gathering and they have not been thought to be one of the nation's 135 authority ethnic gatherings and have been denied citizenship in Myanmar since 1982 Under the law, which has viably rendered them stateless. Because of the law, their rights to contemplate, work, travel, wed, rehearse their religion and access wellbeing administrations have been and keep on being limited. The Rohingya have confronted military crackdowns in 1978 to 2017. UN authorities and HRW have depicted Myanmar's abuse of the Rohingya as ethnic cleansing. The crisis is yet to be over since the first world leading countries and the United Nations has not yet been able to have come to a proper re-settlement agreement with Myanmar regarding this issue Thousands of people have been killed in this horrible event in history as people witnessed their beloved ones and their homes being burnt to ashes as they fled with the only thing they were left with, their lives. Presently in excess of 800000 Rohingya Refugees living in both enrolled and unregistered displaced person camps of Cox's Bazar area of Bangladesh, Bangladesh Government, Local and International Aid organizations are attempting to give nourishment, water, and safe house for the inundation immense evacuees Camps. The event of this aggression over Rohingya people goes beyond the depth of human vocabulary as even perish would be an understatement, therefore, it would definitely go down as one of the most violent acts of aggression in human history. However, the reason behind it would either vanquish or stay a mystery. Rohingya crisis by definition is an ethnic one. In order to sustain, Rohingya crisis requires being solved as a humanitarian crisis.

Two women fight for a rack near Balukhali refugee camp near Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.

The mass migration of Rohingya Refugees began on August 25, 2017 as the Myanmar military started a task against the Myanmar military.The state military assaulted many police posts in Rakhine state. The striking back from Myanmar's specialists was speedy and heartless. Myanmar has been represented killing over 6,700 Rohingya and pushing more than 600,000 to Bangladesh. Almost all of them have sought refuge in Bangladesh while mostly have been injured by gunshots, shrapnel, fire, and landmines. Majority of these people seeking refuge are women and children. Rohingyas are an ethnic minority gathering and they have not been thought to be one of the nation's 135 authority ethnic gatherings and have been denied citizenship in Myanmar since 1982 Under the law, which has viably rendered them stateless. Because of the law, their rights to contemplate, work, travel, wed, rehearse their religion and access wellbeing administrations have been and keep on being limited. The Rohingya have confronted military crackdowns in 1978 to 2017. UN authorities and HRW have depicted Myanmar's abuse of the Rohingya as ethnic cleansing. The crisis is yet to be over since the first world leading countries and the United Nations has not yet been able to have come to a proper re-settlement agreement with Myanmar regarding this issue Thousands of people have been killed in this horrible event in history as people witnessed their beloved ones and their homes being burnt to ashes as they fled with the only thing they were left with, their lives. Presently in excess of 800000 Rohingya Refugees living in both enrolled and unregistered displaced person camps of Cox's Bazar area of Bangladesh, Bangladesh Government, Local and International Aid organizations are attempting to give nourishment, water, and safe house for the inundation immense evacuees Camps. The event of this aggression over Rohingya people goes beyond the depth of human vocabulary as even perish would be an understatement, therefore, it would definitely go down as one of the most violent acts of aggression in human history. However, the reason behind it would either vanquish or stay a mystery. Rohingya crisis by definition is an ethnic one. In order to sustain, Rohingya crisis requires being solved as a humanitarian crisis.

Shaheda, 40, a Rohingya refugee woman her body was burnt when the Myanmar army set fire to her house, receives treatment at the Cox's Bazar District Sadar Hospital in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.

The mass migration of Rohingya Refugees began on August 25, 2017 as the Myanmar military started a task against the Myanmar military.The state military assaulted many police posts in Rakhine state. The striking back from Myanmar's specialists was speedy and heartless. Myanmar has been represented killing over 6,700 Rohingya and pushing more than 600,000 to Bangladesh. Almost all of them have sought refuge in Bangladesh while mostly have been injured by gunshots, shrapnel, fire, and landmines. Majority of these people seeking refuge are women and children. Rohingyas are an ethnic minority gathering and they have not been thought to be one of the nation's 135 authority ethnic gatherings and have been denied citizenship in Myanmar since 1982 Under the law, which has viably rendered them stateless. Because of the law, their rights to contemplate, work, travel, wed, rehearse their religion and access wellbeing administrations have been and keep on being limited. The Rohingya have confronted military crackdowns in 1978 to 2017. UN authorities and HRW have depicted Myanmar's abuse of the Rohingya as ethnic cleansing. The crisis is yet to be over since the first world leading countries and the United Nations has not yet been able to have come to a proper re-settlement agreement with Myanmar regarding this issue Thousands of people have been killed in this horrible event in history as people witnessed their beloved ones and their homes being burnt to ashes as they fled with the only thing they were left with, their lives. Presently in excess of 800000 Rohingya Refugees living in both enrolled and unregistered displaced person camps of Cox's Bazar area of Bangladesh, Bangladesh Government, Local and International Aid organizations are attempting to give nourishment, water, and safe house for the inundation immense evacuees Camps. The event of this aggression over Rohingya people goes beyond the depth of human vocabulary as even perish would be an understatement, therefore, it would definitely go down as one of the most violent acts of aggression in human history. However, the reason behind it would either vanquish or stay a mystery. Rohingya crisis by definition is an ethnic one. In order to sustain, Rohingya crisis requires being solved as a humanitarian crisis.

Displaced Rohingya refugees tempory shelter cement cylinders near Balukhali refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.

On June 7, 2017 in Tehran 17 civilians were and 43 wounded when terrorists attacked the Iranian Parliament building and the Mausoleum of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. This was the first terrorist attack in more than a decade. The Islamic state, ISIS claimed the responsibility for these attacks.

People gathered next to the metro station in front of the Iranian parliament after a terrorist attack by ISIS in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, June 7, 2017.

On June 7, 2017 in Tehran 17 civilians were and 43 wounded when terrorists attacked the Iranian Parliament building and the Mausoleum of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. This was the first terrorist attack in more than a decade. The Islamic state, ISIS claimed the responsibility for these attacks.

Members of the Iranian Security Forces take position in front of Iran's parliament building after a terrorist attack by ISIS in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, June 7, 2017.

On June 7, 2017 in Tehran 17 civilians were and 43 wounded when terrorists attacked the Iranian Parliament building and the Mausoleum of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. This was the first terrorist attack in more than a decade. The Islamic state, ISIS claimed the responsibility for these attacks.

People gathered next to the metro station in front of Iran's parliament building a terrorist attack by ISIS in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, June 7, 2017.

On June 7, 2017 in Tehran 17 civilians were and 43 wounded when terrorists attacked the Iranian Parliament building and the Mausoleum of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. This was the first terrorist attack in more than a decade. The Islamic state, ISIS claimed the responsibility for these attacks.

A militant has taken position in front of Iran's parliament building after a terrorist attack by ISIS, in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, June 7, 2017.

On June 7, 2017 in Tehran 17 civilians were and 43 wounded when terrorists attacked the Iranian Parliament building and the Mausoleum of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. This was the first terrorist attack in more than a decade. The Islamic state, ISIS claimed the responsibility for these attacks.

Members of the Iranian Security Forces signaling 4 terrorists remain inside of the Parliament, after a terrorist attack by ISIS in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, June 7, 2017.

On June 7, 2017 in Tehran 17 civilians were and 43 wounded when terrorists attacked the Iranian Parliament building and the Mausoleum of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. This was the first terrorist attack in more than a decade. The Islamic state, ISIS claimed the responsibility for these attacks.

An Iranian armed man breaks the glass of a window at the Iran's parliament building to transfer people into a safe room, after a terrorist attack by ISIS in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, June 7, 2017.

On June 7, 2017 in Tehran 17 civilians were and 43 wounded when terrorists attacked the Iranian Parliament building and the Mausoleum of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. This was the first terrorist attack in more than a decade. The Islamic state, ISIS claimed the responsibility for these attacks.

Policemen, Security Forces and firefighters carry a ladder to transfer people into a safe room at Iran's parliament building after a terrorist attack by ISIS in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, June 7, 2017.

On June 7, 2017 in Tehran 17 civilians were and 43 wounded when terrorists attacked the Iranian Parliament building and the Mausoleum of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. This was the first terrorist attack in more than a decade. The Islamic state, ISIS claimed the responsibility for these attacks.

Two-year-old Emad is being transferred into a room of Iran's parliament building, after a terrorist attack by ISIS in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, June 7, 2017. That day Emad and his mother were hopeful they would get help to treat his advanced illness-mucopolysaccharidosis.

On June 7, 2017 in Tehran 17 civilians were and 43 wounded when terrorists attacked the Iranian Parliament building and the Mausoleum of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. This was the first terrorist attack in more than a decade. The Islamic state, ISIS claimed the responsibility for these attacks.

Iran's parliament building surrounded with smoke after a terrorist attack in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, June 7, 2017.

People take part in the Immortal Regiment rally carrying portraits of their relatives who died or took part in the Great Patriotic War (1941–1945). Over 500,000 took part in the rally in 2017.

Rally marchers on Manezhnaya Square.

People take part in the Immortal Regiment rally carrying portraits of their relatives who died or took part in the Great Patriotic War (1941–1945). Over 500,000 took part in the rally in 2017.

Rally marchers on Manezhnaya Square

People take part in the Immortal Regiment rally carrying portraits of their relatives who died or took part in the Great Patriotic War (1941–1945). Over 500,000 took part in the rally in 2017.

Rally marchers on Tverskaya Street.

People take part in the Immortal Regiment rally carrying portraits of their relatives who died or took part in the Great Patriotic War (1941–1945). Over 500,000 took part in the rally in 2017.

Volunteers holding the crowd.

People take part in the Immortal Regiment rally carrying portraits of their relatives who died or took part in the Great Patriotic War (1941–1945). Over 500,000 took part in the rally in 2017.

Rally marchers on Tverskaya Street

People take part in the Immortal Regiment rally carrying portraits of their relatives who died or took part in the Great Patriotic War (1941–1945). Over 500,000 took part in the rally in 2017.

Rally marchers on Tverskaya Street

People take part in the Immortal Regiment rally carrying portraits of their relatives who died or took part in the Great Patriotic War (1941–1945). Over 500,000 took part in the rally in 2017.

Rally marchers on Manezhnaya Square.

People take part in the Immortal Regiment rally carrying portraits of their relatives who died or took part in the Great Patriotic War (1941–1945). Over 500,000 took part in the rally in 2017.

Rally participants walk onto Red Square.

A child plays football and is cut off as a result of terrorism and defies his handicap in order to sustain life.

A child plays football and is cut off as a result of terrorism and defies his handicap in order to sustain life.

Boys plays street football in Trinidad, Cuba.

Boys plays street football in Trinidad, Cuba.

I took this photo at Burrabazar. Burrabaza is the commercial nucleus of Kolkata and one of the largest wholesale markets in Asia. Street side wrestling competition organised by the merchants of Burrabazar on the day of Diwali festival in Kolkata More then 120 men and women participate in the event.

I took this photo at Burrabazar. Burrabaza is the commercial nucleus of Kolkata and one of the largest wholesale markets in Asia. Street side wrestling competition organised by the merchants of Burrabazar on the day of Diwali festival in Kolkata More then 120 men and women participate in the event.

A member of the Samara Region team, many-time winner of city, regional and national competitions, bronze medalist at the Russian Students’ Championships. A series of documentary photos and stories about young Samara and Samara Region athletes who remain loyal to their hobbies and calling against the backdrop of persisting scandals. They are moving ahead without any doping.

A member of the Samara Region team, many-time winner of city, regional and national competitions, bronze medalist at the Russian Students’ Championships. A series of documentary photos and stories about young Samara and Samara Region athletes who remain loyal to their hobbies and calling against the backdrop of persisting scandals. They are moving ahead without any doping.

According to an Italian Police census, there are about 41,000 Ultras fans in Italy. The AlbengaCalcio plays in the Ligurian “Eccellenza” championship – its Ultras group is respected throughout the whole of Italy and for many, belonging to it, is a source of great honor and pride.

At my signal, unleash hell.Marco (47) is an ex-AC Milan Ultras who is now the leader of the Albenga Ultras.

According to an Italian Police census, there are about 41,000 Ultras fans in Italy. The AlbengaCalcio plays in the Ligurian “Eccellenza” championship – its Ultras group is respected throughout the whole of Italy and for many, belonging to it, is a source of great honor and pride.

Every Sunday, the group gathers into the stadium to support the team.

According to an Italian Police census, there are about 41,000 Ultras fans in Italy. The AlbengaCalcio plays in the Ligurian “Eccellenza” championship – its Ultras group is respected throughout the whole of Italy and for many, belonging to it, is a source of great honor and pride.

Acab. The acronym for "All Cops Are Bastard" is one of the most known tattoo within the Ultras, to express their hate towards institutions and police.

According to an Italian Police census, there are about 41,000 Ultras fans in Italy. The AlbengaCalcio plays in the Ligurian “Eccellenza” championship – its Ultras group is respected throughout the whole of Italy and for many, belonging to it, is a source of great honor and pride.

1312. Alberto (24) is one of the youngest in the group but very determined to follow the "ultras life-style". 1312 has the same meaning of ACAB, as 1 stays for the first letter of the alphabet, 3 the third and so on.

According to an Italian Police census, there are about 41,000 Ultras fans in Italy. The AlbengaCalcio plays in the Ligurian “Eccellenza” championship – its Ultras group is respected throughout the whole of Italy and for many, belonging to it, is a source of great honor and pride.

Ink me. Albenga, Italy. Mari, Marco's girlfriend, also is an Ultras since many years. Here she shows her Ultras faith with another tattoo

According to an Italian Police census, there are about 41,000 Ultras fans in Italy. The AlbengaCalcio plays in the Ligurian “Eccellenza” championship – its Ultras group is respected throughout the whole of Italy and for many, belonging to it, is a source of great honor and pride.

Come here.Erli, a quiet aggressive member of the Albenga group, is provoking the ultras of the opposing team, hoping for a fight.

According to an Italian Police census, there are about 41,000 Ultras fans in Italy. The AlbengaCalcio plays in the Ligurian “Eccellenza” championship – its Ultras group is respected throughout the whole of Italy and for many, belonging to it, is a source of great honor and pride.

Tyson.Marco loves animals, especially his dog Tyson; however, his rage and aggressiveness affect a big part of his daily life.

According to an Italian Police census, there are about 41,000 Ultras fans in Italy. The AlbengaCalcio plays in the Ligurian “Eccellenza” championship – its Ultras group is respected throughout the whole of Italy and for many, belonging to it, is a source of great honor and pride.

Tension.Adriano (25), is following the game with an extreme level of tension and concentration.

According to an Italian Police census, there are about 41,000 Ultras fans in Italy. The AlbengaCalcio plays in the Ligurian “Eccellenza” championship – its Ultras group is respected throughout the whole of Italy and for many, belonging to it, is a source of great honor and pride.

Prepare for war.Before and after the game, tension rises to an extremely high level and often the Police is obligated to intervene to avoid fights between rivals.

According to an Italian Police census, there are about 41,000 Ultras fans in Italy. The AlbengaCalcio plays in the Ligurian “Eccellenza” championship – its Ultras group is respected throughout the whole of Italy and for many, belonging to it, is a source of great honor and pride.

An Ultras never dies. Sanremo, Italy. Giancarlo, historic Ultras of the Sanremese Group, dies at 45, after an heart attack. Together with the Sanremese Ultras, the GSA gives him the final salute at the Sanremo Stadium, while screaming out loud: "Un Ultras non muoremai" ("An Ultras never dies").

According to an Italian Police census, there are about 41,000 Ultras fans in Italy. The AlbengaCalcio plays in the Ligurian “Eccellenza” championship – its Ultras group is respected throughout the whole of Italy and for many, belonging to it, is a source of great honor and pride.

Pride.In 2017, the GSA was invited to take part of the U3, a national-known Ultras gathering held every year for charity. Adriano stands before the crowd, showing proudly to belong to the Gradinata Sud Albenga.

Roland Garros French Tennis Open 2017.

Benjamin Bonzi of France faces Daniil Medvedev of Russia at the French Open, men's singles.

Roland Garros French Tennis Open 2017.

Yekaterina Makarova (Russia) in a women's singles match against Lesia Tsurenko (Ukraine) at the French Open.

Roland Garros French Tennis Open 2017.

The shoes of Ukraine's Elina Svitolina. Women's singles match at the French Open between Elina Svitolina and Yaroslava Shvedova from Kazakhstan.

Roland Garros French Tennis Open 2017.

Yana Cepelova (Slovakia) faces Simona Halep (Romania) in a women's singles match at the French Open.

Roland Garros French Tennis Open 2017.

Rafael Nadal (Spain) during the finals of the men's singles against Stan Wawrinka (Switzerland) at the French Open.

Roland Garros French Tennis Open 2017.

Andrew Murray (Great Britain) in a men's singles semi-final match at the French Open against Stan Wawrinka (Switzerland).

Roland Garros French Tennis Open 2017.

Rafael Nadal (Spain) plays Dominic Thiem (Austria) in the men's singles semifinals at the French Open.

Roland Garros French Tennis Open 2017.

Aliaksandra Sasnovich (Belarus) against Viktorija Golubic (Switzerland) during the women's singles at the French Open.

Roland Garros French Tennis Open 2017.

Veronica Cepede Royg of Paraguay during a French Open women's singles match against Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic.

Roland Garros French Tennis Open 2017.

Simona Halep of Romania in a semifinal match against Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic during the women's singles at the French Open.

Boxgirl Kenya is a boxing academy fighting to empower women and girls from Nairobi's toughest slums while using self-defence training to help them become self-sufficient and emotionally and physically resilient.

Boxgirls Kenya pupils gather and get ready before a practice session taking place in a Social Hall located in a slum area of Kariobangi, one of Nairobi's toughest neighbourhoods on Monday, June 29, 2017.

Boxgirl Kenya is a boxing academy fighting to empower women and girls from Nairobi's toughest slums while using self-defence training to help them become self-sufficient and emotionally and physically resilient.

Boxgirls Kenya pupils warm up before a practice session taking place in a Social Hall located in a slum area of Kariobangi, one of Nairobi's toughest neighbourhoods on Monday, June 29, 2017.

Boxgirl Kenya is a boxing academy fighting to empower women and girls from Nairobi's toughest slums while using self-defence training to help them become self-sufficient and emotionally and physically resilient.

Boxgirls Kenya pupils warm up before a practice session taking place in a Social Hall located in a slum area of Kariobangi, one of Nairobi's toughest neighbourhoods on Monday, June 29, 2017.

Boxgirl Kenya is a boxing academy fighting to empower women and girls from Nairobi's toughest slums while using self-defence training to help them become self-sufficient and emotionally and physically resilient.

Boxing gloves are seen before a boxing practice session taking place in a Social Hall located in a slum area of Kariobangi, one of Nairobi's toughest neighbourhoods on Monday, June 29, 2017.

Boxgirl Kenya is a boxing academy fighting to empower women and girls from Nairobi's toughest slums while using self-defence training to help them become self-sufficient and emotionally and physically resilient.

A boxing coach helps a girl to wear boxing gloves before a practice session taking place in a Social Hall located in a slum area of Kariobangi, one of Nairobi's toughest neighbourhoods on Monday, June 29, 2017.

Boxgirl Kenya is a boxing academy fighting to empower women and girls from Nairobi's toughest slums while using self-defence training to help them become self-sufficient and emotionally and physically resilient.

Boxgirls Kenya field activities coordinator and boxing coach Jane 'Sonko' (left) practices girls several during a practice session taking place in a Social Hall located in a slum area of Kariobangi, one of Nairobi's toughest neighbourhoods on Monday, June 29, 2017.

Boxgirl Kenya is a boxing academy fighting to empower women and girls from Nairobi's toughest slums while using self-defence training to help them become self-sufficient and emotionally and physically resilient.

A Boxgirls Kenya pupil attends the instructions given by a Boxing coach during a practice session taking place in a Social Hall located in a slum area of Kariobangi, one of Nairobi's toughest neighbourhoods on Monday, June 29, 2017.

Boxgirl Kenya is a boxing academy fighting to empower women and girls from Nairobi's toughest slums while using self-defence training to help them become self-sufficient and emotionally and physically resilient.

Boxgirls Kenya field activities coordinator and boxing coach Jane 'Sonko' (left) practices girls several during a practice session taking place in a Social Hall located in a slum area of Kariobangi, one of Nairobi's toughest neighbourhoods on Monday, June 29, 2017.

Boxgirl Kenya is a boxing academy fighting to empower women and girls from Nairobi's toughest slums while using self-defence training to help them become self-sufficient and emotionally and physically resilient.

Boxgirls Kenya pupils make breathing exercises during a practice session taking place in a Social Hall located in a slum area of Kariobangi, one of Nairobi's toughest neighbourhoods on Monday, June 29, 2017.

Boxgirl Kenya is a boxing academy fighting to empower women and girls from Nairobi's toughest slums while using self-defence training to help them become self-sufficient and emotionally and physically resilient.

Boxgirls Kenya pupils gather to chat after a practice session taking place in a Social Hall located in a slum area of Kariobangi, one of Nairobi's toughest neighbourhoods on Monday, June 29, 2017.

Boxgirl Kenya is a boxing academy fighting to empower women and girls from Nairobi's toughest slums while using self-defence training to help them become self-sufficient and emotionally and physically resilient.

Boxgirls Kenya field activities coordinator and boxing coach Jane 'Sonko' (center) embraces two young girls after a boxing combat during a practice session taking place in a Social Hall located in a slum area of Kariobangi, one of Nairobi's toughest neighbourhoods on Monday, June 29, 2017.

This series was taken in Yakutsk during the annual Savvinov Prize tournament that brought together over 300 children from various districts of the republic. Since 1995, Master of Sports N. Savvinov has held an annual checkers tournament. He purchases the prizes himself.

A referee reads the list of pairs before the tournament.

This series was taken in Yakutsk during the annual Savvinov Prize tournament that brought together over 300 children from various districts of the republic. Since 1995, Master of Sports N. Savvinov has held an annual checkers tournament. He purchases the prizes himself.

Praying

This series was taken in Yakutsk during the annual Savvinov Prize tournament that brought together over 300 children from various districts of the republic. Since 1995, Master of Sports N. Savvinov has held an annual checkers tournament. He purchases the prizes himself.

Parents and coaches intently watch the tournament.

This series was taken in Yakutsk during the annual Savvinov Prize tournament that brought together over 300 children from various districts of the republic. Since 1995, Master of Sports N. Savvinov has held an annual checkers tournament. He purchases the prizes himself.

Rivals.

This series was taken in Yakutsk during the annual Savvinov Prize tournament that brought together over 300 children from various districts of the republic. Since 1995, Master of Sports N. Savvinov has held an annual checkers tournament. He purchases the prizes himself.

Checkers players during a break.

This series was taken in Yakutsk during the annual Savvinov Prize tournament that brought together over 300 children from various districts of the republic. Since 1995, Master of Sports N. Savvinov has held an annual checkers tournament. He purchases the prizes himself.

The parents.

This series was taken in Yakutsk during the annual Savvinov Prize tournament that brought together over 300 children from various districts of the republic. Since 1995, Master of Sports N. Savvinov has held an annual checkers tournament. He purchases the prizes himself.

A mother instructs her son.

This series was taken in Yakutsk during the annual Savvinov Prize tournament that brought together over 300 children from various districts of the republic. Since 1995, Master of Sports N. Savvinov has held an annual checkers tournament. He purchases the prizes himself.

The referee reprimands a player for unsporting behavior.

This series was taken in Yakutsk during the annual Savvinov Prize tournament that brought together over 300 children from various districts of the republic. Since 1995, Master of Sports N. Savvinov has held an annual checkers tournament. He purchases the prizes himself.

Training session.

This series was taken in Yakutsk during the annual Savvinov Prize tournament that brought together over 300 children from various districts of the republic. Since 1995, Master of Sports N. Savvinov has held an annual checkers tournament. He purchases the prizes himself.

An emotional climax.

Harvesting cranberries in Pinsk District. It is one of the regions with the highest unemployment rate in Belarus. The cranberry harvest season is the only way to earn money for locals. Employees should spend about 10 hours in ice water every day. Cranberry heart symbolizes the engine of the region.

Harvesting cranberries in Pinsk District. It is one of the regions with the highest unemployment rate in Belarus. The cranberry harvest season is the only way to earn money for locals. Employees should spend about 10 hours in ice water every day. Cranberry heart symbolizes the engine of the region.

A cow drinks from a puddle near the special astrophysical observatory of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The special astrophysical observatory is the largest Russian Academy of Sciences’ research institute in Russia.

A cow drinks from a puddle near the special astrophysical observatory of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The special astrophysical observatory is the largest Russian Academy of Sciences’ research institute in Russia.

Lunar eclipse over Kaliningrad Stadium under construction.

Lunar eclipse over Kaliningrad Stadium under construction.

Collecting amber on the Baltic Sea shore.

Collecting amber on the Baltic Sea shore.

Harun Reşit Göktaş and Fahri Akdag (right), who own the "Kubbe Istanbul" in Eminonu 'Sagir Han', are having their breakfast in the presence of their Istanbul view, which is visible from the terrace of their workplace. From time to time, the tourists who visit 'Sagir Han' and 'Kubbe Istanbul', İf they want They can have breakfast in this unique view of Istanbul.

Harun Reşit Göktaş and Fahri Akdag (right), who own the "Kubbe Istanbul" in Eminonu 'Sagir Han', are having their breakfast in the presence of their Istanbul view, which is visible from the terrace of their workplace. From time to time, the tourists who visit 'Sagir Han' and 'Kubbe Istanbul', İf they want They can have breakfast in this unique view of Istanbul.

Everyone knows the word “cancer,” and people are afraid of it, although they hardly know anything about this disease. When I was diagnosed with cancer, I, too, knew nothing about it, and I did not have the slightest idea of the road that I would have to travel: from fear for my life to hopes for a recovery.

The diagnosis was unexpected. I feared the uncertainty, and my anxiety was growing.

Everyone knows the word “cancer,” and people are afraid of it, although they hardly know anything about this disease. When I was diagnosed with cancer, I, too, knew nothing about it, and I did not have the slightest idea of the road that I would have to travel: from fear for my life to hopes for a recovery.

The diagnosis was unexpected. I feared the uncertainty, and my anxiety was growing.

Everyone knows the word “cancer,” and people are afraid of it, although they hardly know anything about this disease. When I was diagnosed with cancer, I, too, knew nothing about it, and I did not have the slightest idea of the road that I would have to travel: from fear for my life to hopes for a recovery.

The illness pushed me to contemplating and re-assessing my life. The thoughts were multiplying and overwhelming my head.

Everyone knows the word “cancer,” and people are afraid of it, although they hardly know anything about this disease. When I was diagnosed with cancer, I, too, knew nothing about it, and I did not have the slightest idea of the road that I would have to travel: from fear for my life to hopes for a recovery.

The thin IV tube divided my life into a before and an after. That’s how the fight for recovery started.

Everyone knows the word “cancer,” and people are afraid of it, although they hardly know anything about this disease. When I was diagnosed with cancer, I, too, knew nothing about it, and I did not have the slightest idea of the road that I would have to travel: from fear for my life to hopes for a recovery.

Meals became a problem. I realized that nutrition was important, but I had no appetite. Even my favorite food seemed tasteless and made me nauseous.

Everyone knows the word “cancer,” and people are afraid of it, although they hardly know anything about this disease. When I was diagnosed with cancer, I, too, knew nothing about it, and I did not have the slightest idea of the road that I would have to travel: from fear for my life to hopes for a recovery.

The pain in my bones after chemotherapy felt like embers – it would burst out in different parts of the body and it was impossible to find a comfortable position.

Everyone knows the word “cancer,” and people are afraid of it, although they hardly know anything about this disease. When I was diagnosed with cancer, I, too, knew nothing about it, and I did not have the slightest idea of the road that I would have to travel: from fear for my life to hopes for a recovery.

I was tortured, just like many others, with the question “Why did it happen to me of all people?” A simple answer cannot be found. It is crucial to turn to religion not in search of a cure but to realize that a disease is a test. And it is a valuable part of life that teaches a lot and gives you the motivation to change inside.

Everyone knows the word “cancer,” and people are afraid of it, although they hardly know anything about this disease. When I was diagnosed with cancer, I, too, knew nothing about it, and I did not have the slightest idea of the road that I would have to travel: from fear for my life to hopes for a recovery.

Insomnia, nausea, tightness of the chest and headaches stepped up the mental tension.

Everyone knows the word “cancer,” and people are afraid of it, although they hardly know anything about this disease. When I was diagnosed with cancer, I, too, knew nothing about it, and I did not have the slightest idea of the road that I would have to travel: from fear for my life to hopes for a recovery.

Losing your hair is painless in itself, but it is very hard to accept emotionally. I was irritated to see the new “hairstyle” and a swollen face.

Everyone knows the word “cancer,” and people are afraid of it, although they hardly know anything about this disease. When I was diagnosed with cancer, I, too, knew nothing about it, and I did not have the slightest idea of the road that I would have to travel: from fear for my life to hopes for a recovery.

I could not focus on anything. I felt at times like a broken glass phial.

Everyone knows the word “cancer,” and people are afraid of it, although they hardly know anything about this disease. When I was diagnosed with cancer, I, too, knew nothing about it, and I did not have the slightest idea of the road that I would have to travel: from fear for my life to hopes for a recovery.

Many things that seemed important faded and became meaningless. However, great love appeared that strengthened me and gave me hope.

Everyone knows the word “cancer,” and people are afraid of it, although they hardly know anything about this disease. When I was diagnosed with cancer, I, too, knew nothing about it, and I did not have the slightest idea of the road that I would have to travel: from fear for my life to hopes for a recovery.

Even good results of the treatment are not a guarantee that the illness will not be back. But I always hope for the best.

A series depicting the brave men and woman who risk their lives combatting rampant wildfires in South Africa. Going beyond the public eye, these men and woman face disaster head on in the mountains, on the urban wildland interface and from the sky.

Defeat.A firefighter walks through a corridor of burning informal houses with an empty hose. 15 000 people displaced in a fire that claimed 4 lives and + 2000 houses.

A series depicting the brave men and woman who risk their lives combatting rampant wildfires in South Africa. Going beyond the public eye, these men and woman face disaster head on in the mountains, on the urban wildland interface and from the sky.

Morning Light.A Working on Fire huey helicopter collects water on the edge of the suburbs as a rampant wildfire burns nearby. The Somerset West fire burned for 8 days, destroying 10 000 hectares of vegetation.

A series depicting the brave men and woman who risk their lives combatting rampant wildfires in South Africa. Going beyond the public eye, these men and woman face disaster head on in the mountains, on the urban wildland interface and from the sky.

Trouble in Paradise.2 Interagency Specialised Hotshot firefighters walk on a farm road during a large wildfire in the Robertson District. Firefighters were overwhelmed by strong winds and erratic fire behaviour, yet prevailed to protect all farm property.

A series depicting the brave men and woman who risk their lives combatting rampant wildfires in South Africa. Going beyond the public eye, these men and woman face disaster head on in the mountains, on the urban wildland interface and from the sky.

Standing Tall.A Firefighter stands his ground as a wildfire ripped through the farm land in the Robertson District. Firefighters were overwhelmed by strong winds and erratic fire behaviour, yet prevailed to protect all farm property.

A series depicting the brave men and woman who risk their lives combatting rampant wildfires in South Africa. Going beyond the public eye, these men and woman face disaster head on in the mountains, on the urban wildland interface and from the sky.

Last Breath.A 1792 Historical Dutch Style House burns as a wildfire blazed down the mountain into the rural Paarl farmlands. This was the last image taken of this houses before it went up in flames. It was the home of the prominent Afrikaans writer and poet better known as Totius.

A series depicting the brave men and woman who risk their lives combatting rampant wildfires in South Africa. Going beyond the public eye, these men and woman face disaster head on in the mountains, on the urban wildland interface and from the sky.

Heavens of Fire.A crew leader holds his hands up signalling to crews below the oncoming danger behind them. The crews rushed down the mountain to secure a flank besides a house. This crew spent 28 hours protecting property high up in the mountains.

A series depicting the brave men and woman who risk their lives combatting rampant wildfires in South Africa. Going beyond the public eye, these men and woman face disaster head on in the mountains, on the urban wildland interface and from the sky.

Oryx of the Sky.A South African National Defence Force helicopter (Oryx) assists ground crews as they make their way up the right flank of a large wildfire 1200m above sea level.

A series depicting the brave men and woman who risk their lives combatting rampant wildfires in South Africa. Going beyond the public eye, these men and woman face disaster head on in the mountains, on the urban wildland interface and from the sky.

Angel Drop. A pilot in a Huey helicopter makes the perfect drop from above during a wildfire near Koeberg Power Station.

A series depicting the brave men and woman who risk their lives combatting rampant wildfires in South Africa. Going beyond the public eye, these men and woman face disaster head on in the mountains, on the urban wildland interface and from the sky.

Walking with Fire.During a 10 day inferno on the Cape Peninsula, firefighters battled to contain one of the largest wildfires in Cape Town History. In the image, a firefighter holds his head up high as he walks towards a fire burning in the plantations.

A series depicting the brave men and woman who risk their lives combatting rampant wildfires in South Africa. Going beyond the public eye, these men and woman face disaster head on in the mountains, on the urban wildland interface and from the sky.

Blaze Battle.A volunteer firefighter takes a leap as fire attempts to jumps the road. Crews had been holding the line for most of the day, only for the wind to change and force all crews on the flank to evacuate to safe ground.

A series depicting the brave men and woman who risk their lives combatting rampant wildfires in South Africa. Going beyond the public eye, these men and woman face disaster head on in the mountains, on the urban wildland interface and from the sky.

Fire Run.3 volunteer firefighters run through a fire in a vineyard to attack the fire head on after just moments before evacuating to lower ground.

A series depicting the brave men and woman who risk their lives combatting rampant wildfires in South Africa. Going beyond the public eye, these men and woman face disaster head on in the mountains, on the urban wildland interface and from the sky.

Eyes of Fury.A 'Working on Fire' firefighter looks on in despair as a wildfire burns strong in the veld around him.

In a remote location in Upper Egypt and under a cloud of white lime, dozens work in white brick quarries to extract white bricks from the mountain, most of the workers are young men who have not completed their education. The work begins after the sunrise to sunset in dangerous conditions.

The way to work. Mohammed, young boy Works from the first light of the sun, brings water, tea and equipment to the workers. Mohammed did not complete the elementary school and went to work in the mountain to help his family with some money.

In a remote location in Upper Egypt and under a cloud of white lime, dozens work in white brick quarries to extract white bricks from the mountain, most of the workers are young men who have not completed their education. The work begins after the sunrise to sunset in dangerous conditions.

A cup of tea. After workers gather in the morning , The workers drink a cup of tea to warm themselves up in this cold atmosphere.

In a remote location in Upper Egypt and under a cloud of white lime, dozens work in white brick quarries to extract white bricks from the mountain, most of the workers are young men who have not completed their education. The work begins after the sunrise to sunset in dangerous conditions.

Making clouds. Щne of the worker uses a machine which called "El fasalah" which cut and partition the mountain to stone blocks " 13*26 cm" . This process produces a cloud of white lime this dust stones cause them serious respiratory diseases.

In a remote location in Upper Egypt and under a cloud of white lime, dozens work in white brick quarries to extract white bricks from the mountain, most of the workers are young men who have not completed their education. The work begins after the sunrise to sunset in dangerous conditions.

In the storm. One of the workers walking in Thick dust of white lime , This lime affects the lungs of workers and injures them with serious diseases.

In a remote location in Upper Egypt and under a cloud of white lime, dozens work in white brick quarries to extract white bricks from the mountain, most of the workers are young men who have not completed their education. The work begins after the sunrise to sunset in dangerous conditions.

The man of sizes. Ahmed , young man 18 years old ,Responsible for the dimensions of the brick molds using the lever to move the path of the machine to the required size.

In a remote location in Upper Egypt and under a cloud of white lime, dozens work in white brick quarries to extract white bricks from the mountain, most of the workers are young men who have not completed their education. The work begins after the sunrise to sunset in dangerous conditions.

The Machine. "El hashasha", the machine which extract the final result of the stones as a free blocks that ready to use. this machine is very dangerous ,sharp, and has no safe handling and some workers are injured by cutting the hand or foot.

In a remote location in Upper Egypt and under a cloud of white lime, dozens work in white brick quarries to extract white bricks from the mountain, most of the workers are young men who have not completed their education. The work begins after the sunrise to sunset in dangerous conditions.

The Track. Workers transporting brick blocks cut off from the machine's track In preparation for the next round.

In a remote location in Upper Egypt and under a cloud of white lime, dozens work in white brick quarries to extract white bricks from the mountain, most of the workers are young men who have not completed their education. The work begins after the sunrise to sunset in dangerous conditions.

The professor. Mostafa , an old man 46 years , He has been working in the mountain for more than 20 years, Specializes in repairing faults that occur in the mach.

In a remote location in Upper Egypt and under a cloud of white lime, dozens work in white brick quarries to extract white bricks from the mountain, most of the workers are young men who have not completed their education. The work begins after the sunrise to sunset in dangerous conditions.

Transportation. The workers Moving the bricks to the place where the transport vehicles are located.

In a remote location in Upper Egypt and under a cloud of white lime, dozens work in white brick quarries to extract white bricks from the mountain, most of the workers are young men who have not completed their education. The work begins after the sunrise to sunset in dangerous conditions.

From hand to hand. The workers moving the bricks from hand to hand and put it on the transport vehicles to be ready for trading in the market.

An aging community, living in Cuba is disappearing. All they leave is the void between the walls. Those walls witnessed so much joy and sadness. Now, they stand in their solitude. Soon, the government will lodge a new tenant in the apartment, the walls will be painted, tiil they too become a layer.

Leonada.Leonada Gelato Machena in her one-room apartment. She shared with me that she loved sitting with friends in the local park, but now, when some of them are already gone she rather stays in the house. She keeps saying that "getting older" does not fit her character.

An aging community, living in Cuba is disappearing. All they leave is the void between the walls. Those walls witnessed so much joy and sadness. Now, they stand in their solitude. Soon, the government will lodge a new tenant in the apartment, the walls will be painted, tiil they too become a layer.

Antonia.Moria Antonia Gomez's room.

An aging community, living in Cuba is disappearing. All they leave is the void between the walls. Those walls witnessed so much joy and sadness. Now, they stand in their solitude. Soon, the government will lodge a new tenant in the apartment, the walls will be painted, tiil they too become a layer.

Tereza.Tereza Boniza in her room. On the wall (left) a picture of her mother when she was young.

An aging community, living in Cuba is disappearing. All they leave is the void between the walls. Those walls witnessed so much joy and sadness. Now, they stand in their solitude. Soon, the government will lodge a new tenant in the apartment, the walls will be painted, tiil they too become a layer.

Alama.Colorful objects pasted on a wall in a community's one-room apartment.

An aging community, living in Cuba is disappearing. All they leave is the void between the walls. Those walls witnessed so much joy and sadness. Now, they stand in their solitude. Soon, the government will lodge a new tenant in the apartment, the walls will be painted, tiil they too become a layer.

Delphin.Delphin Fernadez, in his small hut, surrounded by images of Lenin and studies of Marx. Although he retired a long time ago, Delphin made sure to wear his uniform from work at the customs, on a daily basis and surrounded himself with old items of socialism. In December 2016, he went under a stroke.

An aging community, living in Cuba is disappearing. All they leave is the void between the walls. Those walls witnessed so much joy and sadness. Now, they stand in their solitude. Soon, the government will lodge a new tenant in the apartment, the walls will be painted, tiil they too become a layer.

Delphin.Delphin Fernadez sleeps in his hut, few days before the stroke.

An aging community, living in Cuba is disappearing. All they leave is the void between the walls. Those walls witnessed so much joy and sadness. Now, they stand in their solitude. Soon, the government will lodge a new tenant in the apartment, the walls will be painted, tiil they too become a layer.

Havinyo.Havinyo Agiar image is reflected on a broken mirror in his one-room apartment.

An aging community, living in Cuba is disappearing. All they leave is the void between the walls. Those walls witnessed so much joy and sadness. Now, they stand in their solitude. Soon, the government will lodge a new tenant in the apartment, the walls will be painted, tiil they too become a layer.

Michael.Michael Reynaldo in his one room apartment. November 2014, Cienfuegos, Cuba He urged me to take his portrait in his chair (this was the first portrait I took in this community) and a few months later, he passed away, and I never saw him again.

An aging community, living in Cuba is disappearing. All they leave is the void between the walls. Those walls witnessed so much joy and sadness. Now, they stand in their solitude. Soon, the government will lodge a new tenant in the apartment, the walls will be painted, tiil they too become a layer.

Oneliya.Onelia Katyo's one room apartment. Most of the community's elders are living alone. Therefore, when they are passing away in their houses, they are usually by themselves.

A child from the Serotetto family, part of the nomadic Nenets tribe, standing on the family's wooden sleigh, during their migration over the river of Ob. Yamal Peninsula, Siberia, Russia. March 2017.

A child from the Serotetto family, part of the nomadic Nenets tribe, standing on the family's wooden sleigh, during their migration over the river of Ob. Yamal Peninsula, Siberia, Russia. March 2017.

Goal keeper Guillermo Ochoa (Mexico) warms up before semifinals match of the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup between Germany and Mexico.

Goal keeper Guillermo Ochoa (Mexico) warms up before semifinals match of the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup between Germany and Mexico.

The airborne service of the Leader Center, headed by Igor Kuzayev, organizes training sessions for rescuers four times a year. For almost a month rescuers from the Leader Center, the Tsentrospas Unit, the Noginsk Rescue Center and the Zhukovsky Air Rescue Center of the Emergencies Ministry practice sky jumping.

The airborne service of the Leader Center, headed by Igor Kuzayev, organizes training sessions for rescuers four times a year. For almost a month rescuers from the Leader Center, the Tsentrospas Unit, the Noginsk Rescue Center and the Zhukovsky Air Rescue Center of the Emergencies Ministry practice sky jumping.

Syria, January 2017. Portrait of the warlord Mohammad Jaber, "general" and founder of the controversial pro Assad regime Desert Hawks militia based in Latakia. Picture from his private house.

Syria, January 2017 - Portrait of the warlord Mohammad Jaber, "general" and founder of the controversial pro Assad regime Desert Hawks militia based in Latakia. Picture from his private house.

According to global statistics, one percent of the world’s population consists of twins and multiples. Based on the statistics from Iran National Organization for Civil Registration, the multiple births in Iran have been up to three percent of births since 2011. In spite of their low percentage, multiples have had a profound impact throughout history. Sometimes they have been worshiped as gods, sometimes as charmers. Twins have marked their footsteps in myths, and accordingly, there are a lot of resemblances in various cultures; such as Castor and Pollux who were known as “the heavenly twins” and are often associated with Gemini; Romulus and Remus, Jacob and Esau, Horus and Seth, etc. When I faced identical twins, I was mesmerized by their matching outfits, similar make-up and hairstyles and body language; I was astonished by the fact that they finished each other’s sentences or uttered words with the same tone together; they even smiled or had a think at the same time, sometimes had similar dreams, similar exam results, and they had identical tastes… and these similar behaviors were strange and astounding, yet so ordinary and innate according to themselves. The question that led to the idea of this photo collection in my mind was that, is their identity “one” that has been repeated twice, or do they have their own independent existence, despite being double? Are they a manifestation of beauty which has been duplicated? Is their nature a line between reality and fantasy? It’s all as if they touch the flowing forgotten feelings and waken something deep within us, which originates in the depth of obscure ancient rituals and cultures.

Mehdi and Hameed, 20 years old, both students of nursing- medicine.

According to global statistics, one percent of the world’s population consists of twins and multiples. Based on the statistics from Iran National Organization for Civil Registration, the multiple births in Iran have been up to three percent of births since 2011. In spite of their low percentage, multiples have had a profound impact throughout history. Sometimes they have been worshiped as gods, sometimes as charmers. Twins have marked their footsteps in myths, and accordingly, there are a lot of resemblances in various cultures; such as Castor and Pollux who were known as “the heavenly twins” and are often associated with Gemini; Romulus and Remus, Jacob and Esau, Horus and Seth, etc. When I faced identical twins, I was mesmerized by their matching outfits, similar make-up and hairstyles and body language; I was astonished by the fact that they finished each other’s sentences or uttered words with the same tone together; they even smiled or had a think at the same time, sometimes had similar dreams, similar exam results, and they had identical tastes… and these similar behaviors were strange and astounding, yet so ordinary and innate according to themselves. The question that led to the idea of this photo collection in my mind was that, is their identity “one” that has been repeated twice, or do they have their own independent existence, despite being double? Are they a manifestation of beauty which has been duplicated? Is their nature a line between reality and fantasy? It’s all as if they touch the flowing forgotten feelings and waken something deep within us, which originates in the depth of obscure ancient rituals and cultures.

Somayeh and Samaneh, 22 years old, both students of business accounting, both kindergarten teachers.

According to global statistics, one percent of the world’s population consists of twins and multiples. Based on the statistics from Iran National Organization for Civil Registration, the multiple births in Iran have been up to three percent of births since 2011. In spite of their low percentage, multiples have had a profound impact throughout history. Sometimes they have been worshiped as gods, sometimes as charmers. Twins have marked their footsteps in myths, and accordingly, there are a lot of resemblances in various cultures; such as Castor and Pollux who were known as “the heavenly twins” and are often associated with Gemini; Romulus and Remus, Jacob and Esau, Horus and Seth, etc. When I faced identical twins, I was mesmerized by their matching outfits, similar make-up and hairstyles and body language; I was astonished by the fact that they finished each other’s sentences or uttered words with the same tone together; they even smiled or had a think at the same time, sometimes had similar dreams, similar exam results, and they had identical tastes… and these similar behaviors were strange and astounding, yet so ordinary and innate according to themselves. The question that led to the idea of this photo collection in my mind was that, is their identity “one” that has been repeated twice, or do they have their own independent existence, despite being double? Are they a manifestation of beauty which has been duplicated? Is their nature a line between reality and fantasy? It’s all as if they touch the flowing forgotten feelings and waken something deep within us, which originates in the depth of obscure ancient rituals and cultures.

Arezou and Azadeh, 25 years old, both hotel receptionists.

According to global statistics, one percent of the world’s population consists of twins and multiples. Based on the statistics from Iran National Organization for Civil Registration, the multiple births in Iran have been up to three percent of births since 2011. In spite of their low percentage, multiples have had a profound impact throughout history. Sometimes they have been worshiped as gods, sometimes as charmers. Twins have marked their footsteps in myths, and accordingly, there are a lot of resemblances in various cultures; such as Castor and Pollux who were known as “the heavenly twins” and are often associated with Gemini; Romulus and Remus, Jacob and Esau, Horus and Seth, etc. When I faced identical twins, I was mesmerized by their matching outfits, similar make-up and hairstyles and body language; I was astonished by the fact that they finished each other’s sentences or uttered words with the same tone together; they even smiled or had a think at the same time, sometimes had similar dreams, similar exam results, and they had identical tastes… and these similar behaviors were strange and astounding, yet so ordinary and innate according to themselves. The question that led to the idea of this photo collection in my mind was that, is their identity “one” that has been repeated twice, or do they have their own independent existence, despite being double? Are they a manifestation of beauty which has been duplicated? Is their nature a line between reality and fantasy? It’s all as if they touch the flowing forgotten feelings and waken something deep within us, which originates in the depth of obscure ancient rituals and cultures.

Marzieh and Razieh, 27 years old, Marzieh: a student of animation, Razieh: a student of Architecture.

According to global statistics, one percent of the world’s population consists of twins and multiples. Based on the statistics from Iran National Organization for Civil Registration, the multiple births in Iran have been up to three percent of births since 2011. In spite of their low percentage, multiples have had a profound impact throughout history. Sometimes they have been worshiped as gods, sometimes as charmers. Twins have marked their footsteps in myths, and accordingly, there are a lot of resemblances in various cultures; such as Castor and Pollux who were known as “the heavenly twins” and are often associated with Gemini; Romulus and Remus, Jacob and Esau, Horus and Seth, etc. When I faced identical twins, I was mesmerized by their matching outfits, similar make-up and hairstyles and body language; I was astonished by the fact that they finished each other’s sentences or uttered words with the same tone together; they even smiled or had a think at the same time, sometimes had similar dreams, similar exam results, and they had identical tastes… and these similar behaviors were strange and astounding, yet so ordinary and innate according to themselves. The question that led to the idea of this photo collection in my mind was that, is their identity “one” that has been repeated twice, or do they have their own independent existence, despite being double? Are they a manifestation of beauty which has been duplicated? Is their nature a line between reality and fantasy? It’s all as if they touch the flowing forgotten feelings and waken something deep within us, which originates in the depth of obscure ancient rituals and cultures.

Saeed and Majeed, 29 years old, both hotel receptionists.

According to global statistics, one percent of the world’s population consists of twins and multiples. Based on the statistics from Iran National Organization for Civil Registration, the multiple births in Iran have been up to three percent of births since 2011. In spite of their low percentage, multiples have had a profound impact throughout history. Sometimes they have been worshiped as gods, sometimes as charmers. Twins have marked their footsteps in myths, and accordingly, there are a lot of resemblances in various cultures; such as Castor and Pollux who were known as “the heavenly twins” and are often associated with Gemini; Romulus and Remus, Jacob and Esau, Horus and Seth, etc. When I faced identical twins, I was mesmerized by their matching outfits, similar make-up and hairstyles and body language; I was astonished by the fact that they finished each other’s sentences or uttered words with the same tone together; they even smiled or had a think at the same time, sometimes had similar dreams, similar exam results, and they had identical tastes… and these similar behaviors were strange and astounding, yet so ordinary and innate according to themselves. The question that led to the idea of this photo collection in my mind was that, is their identity “one” that has been repeated twice, or do they have their own independent existence, despite being double? Are they a manifestation of beauty which has been duplicated? Is their nature a line between reality and fantasy? It’s all as if they touch the flowing forgotten feelings and waken something deep within us, which originates in the depth of obscure ancient rituals and cultures.

Helma and Helia, 4 years old.

According to global statistics, one percent of the world’s population consists of twins and multiples. Based on the statistics from Iran National Organization for Civil Registration, the multiple births in Iran have been up to three percent of births since 2011. In spite of their low percentage, multiples have had a profound impact throughout history. Sometimes they have been worshiped as gods, sometimes as charmers. Twins have marked their footsteps in myths, and accordingly, there are a lot of resemblances in various cultures; such as Castor and Pollux who were known as “the heavenly twins” and are often associated with Gemini; Romulus and Remus, Jacob and Esau, Horus and Seth, etc. When I faced identical twins, I was mesmerized by their matching outfits, similar make-up and hairstyles and body language; I was astonished by the fact that they finished each other’s sentences or uttered words with the same tone together; they even smiled or had a think at the same time, sometimes had similar dreams, similar exam results, and they had identical tastes… and these similar behaviors were strange and astounding, yet so ordinary and innate according to themselves. The question that led to the idea of this photo collection in my mind was that, is their identity “one” that has been repeated twice, or do they have their own independent existence, despite being double? Are they a manifestation of beauty which has been duplicated? Is their nature a line between reality and fantasy? It’s all as if they touch the flowing forgotten feelings and waken something deep within us, which originates in the depth of obscure ancient rituals and cultures.

Khadijeh and Sedigheh, 54 years old, both housewives.

According to global statistics, one percent of the world’s population consists of twins and multiples. Based on the statistics from Iran National Organization for Civil Registration, the multiple births in Iran have been up to three percent of births since 2011. In spite of their low percentage, multiples have had a profound impact throughout history. Sometimes they have been worshiped as gods, sometimes as charmers. Twins have marked their footsteps in myths, and accordingly, there are a lot of resemblances in various cultures; such as Castor and Pollux who were known as “the heavenly twins” and are often associated with Gemini; Romulus and Remus, Jacob and Esau, Horus and Seth, etc. When I faced identical twins, I was mesmerized by their matching outfits, similar make-up and hairstyles and body language; I was astonished by the fact that they finished each other’s sentences or uttered words with the same tone together; they even smiled or had a think at the same time, sometimes had similar dreams, similar exam results, and they had identical tastes… and these similar behaviors were strange and astounding, yet so ordinary and innate according to themselves. The question that led to the idea of this photo collection in my mind was that, is their identity “one” that has been repeated twice, or do they have their own independent existence, despite being double? Are they a manifestation of beauty which has been duplicated? Is their nature a line between reality and fantasy? It’s all as if they touch the flowing forgotten feelings and waken something deep within us, which originates in the depth of obscure ancient rituals and cultures.

Maheen and Mahnaz, 25 years old, both operating room technicians.

According to global statistics, one percent of the world’s population consists of twins and multiples. Based on the statistics from Iran National Organization for Civil Registration, the multiple births in Iran have been up to three percent of births since 2011. In spite of their low percentage, multiples have had a profound impact throughout history. Sometimes they have been worshiped as gods, sometimes as charmers. Twins have marked their footsteps in myths, and accordingly, there are a lot of resemblances in various cultures; such as Castor and Pollux who were known as “the heavenly twins” and are often associated with Gemini; Romulus and Remus, Jacob and Esau, Horus and Seth, etc. When I faced identical twins, I was mesmerized by their matching outfits, similar make-up and hairstyles and body language; I was astonished by the fact that they finished each other’s sentences or uttered words with the same tone together; they even smiled or had a think at the same time, sometimes had similar dreams, similar exam results, and they had identical tastes… and these similar behaviors were strange and astounding, yet so ordinary and innate according to themselves. The question that led to the idea of this photo collection in my mind was that, is their identity “one” that has been repeated twice, or do they have their own independent existence, despite being double? Are they a manifestation of beauty which has been duplicated? Is their nature a line between reality and fantasy? It’s all as if they touch the flowing forgotten feelings and waken something deep within us, which originates in the depth of obscure ancient rituals and cultures.

Behzad and Behnam, 26 years old, Behzad: master of plant pathology, Behnam: master of business administration.

According to global statistics, one percent of the world’s population consists of twins and multiples. Based on the statistics from Iran National Organization for Civil Registration, the multiple births in Iran have been up to three percent of births since 2011. In spite of their low percentage, multiples have had a profound impact throughout history. Sometimes they have been worshiped as gods, sometimes as charmers. Twins have marked their footsteps in myths, and accordingly, there are a lot of resemblances in various cultures; such as Castor and Pollux who were known as “the heavenly twins” and are often associated with Gemini; Romulus and Remus, Jacob and Esau, Horus and Seth, etc. When I faced identical twins, I was mesmerized by their matching outfits, similar make-up and hairstyles and body language; I was astonished by the fact that they finished each other’s sentences or uttered words with the same tone together; they even smiled or had a think at the same time, sometimes had similar dreams, similar exam results, and they had identical tastes… and these similar behaviors were strange and astounding, yet so ordinary and innate according to themselves. The question that led to the idea of this photo collection in my mind was that, is their identity “one” that has been repeated twice, or do they have their own independent existence, despite being double? Are they a manifestation of beauty which has been duplicated? Is their nature a line between reality and fantasy? It’s all as if they touch the flowing forgotten feelings and waken something deep within us, which originates in the depth of obscure ancient rituals and cultures.

Sama and Saba, 7 years old.

According to global statistics, one percent of the world’s population consists of twins and multiples. Based on the statistics from Iran National Organization for Civil Registration, the multiple births in Iran have been up to three percent of births since 2011. In spite of their low percentage, multiples have had a profound impact throughout history. Sometimes they have been worshiped as gods, sometimes as charmers. Twins have marked their footsteps in myths, and accordingly, there are a lot of resemblances in various cultures; such as Castor and Pollux who were known as “the heavenly twins” and are often associated with Gemini; Romulus and Remus, Jacob and Esau, Horus and Seth, etc. When I faced identical twins, I was mesmerized by their matching outfits, similar make-up and hairstyles and body language; I was astonished by the fact that they finished each other’s sentences or uttered words with the same tone together; they even smiled or had a think at the same time, sometimes had similar dreams, similar exam results, and they had identical tastes… and these similar behaviors were strange and astounding, yet so ordinary and innate according to themselves. The question that led to the idea of this photo collection in my mind was that, is their identity “one” that has been repeated twice, or do they have their own independent existence, despite being double? Are they a manifestation of beauty which has been duplicated? Is their nature a line between reality and fantasy? It’s all as if they touch the flowing forgotten feelings and waken something deep within us, which originates in the depth of obscure ancient rituals and cultures.

Shahrad and Behrad, 10 years old.

According to global statistics, one percent of the world’s population consists of twins and multiples. Based on the statistics from Iran National Organization for Civil Registration, the multiple births in Iran have been up to three percent of births since 2011. In spite of their low percentage, multiples have had a profound impact throughout history. Sometimes they have been worshiped as gods, sometimes as charmers. Twins have marked their footsteps in myths, and accordingly, there are a lot of resemblances in various cultures; such as Castor and Pollux who were known as “the heavenly twins” and are often associated with Gemini; Romulus and Remus, Jacob and Esau, Horus and Seth, etc. When I faced identical twins, I was mesmerized by their matching outfits, similar make-up and hairstyles and body language; I was astonished by the fact that they finished each other’s sentences or uttered words with the same tone together; they even smiled or had a think at the same time, sometimes had similar dreams, similar exam results, and they had identical tastes… and these similar behaviors were strange and astounding, yet so ordinary and innate according to themselves. The question that led to the idea of this photo collection in my mind was that, is their identity “one” that has been repeated twice, or do they have their own independent existence, despite being double? Are they a manifestation of beauty which has been duplicated? Is their nature a line between reality and fantasy? It’s all as if they touch the flowing forgotten feelings and waken something deep within us, which originates in the depth of obscure ancient rituals and cultures.

Ameneh and Sajedeh, 20 years old, both students of medical engineering.

On January 1, Vera who has spent her whole life in Volozhin celebrated her 91st birthday. She married, raised three children, worked and brought up her grandchildren. She is not afraid of old age, she believes these are her final seasons and that her life is coming to a close. She likes wearing fancy dresses. This wardrobe contains her entire life.

Vera is wearing a plush coat she wangled to buy in a store in the Volozhin district. She has a kerchief on called a shalinovka decorated with flowers. Vera was wearing this kerchief when she met her future husband, Sergei.

On January 1, Vera who has spent her whole life in Volozhin celebrated her 91st birthday. She married, raised three children, worked and brought up her grandchildren. She is not afraid of old age, she believes these are her final seasons and that her life is coming to a close. She likes wearing fancy dresses. This wardrobe contains her entire life.

Vera is wearing a plush coat she wangled to buy in a store in the Volozhin district. She has a kerchief on called a shalinovka decorated with flowers. Vera was wearing this kerchief when she met her future husband, Sergei.

On January 1, Vera who has spent her whole life in Volozhin celebrated her 91st birthday. She married, raised three children, worked and brought up her grandchildren. She is not afraid of old age, she believes these are her final seasons and that her life is coming to a close. She likes wearing fancy dresses. This wardrobe contains her entire life.

Vera in her daughter’s wedding dress.

On January 1, Vera who has spent her whole life in Volozhin celebrated her 91st birthday. She married, raised three children, worked and brought up her grandchildren. She is not afraid of old age, she believes these are her final seasons and that her life is coming to a close. She likes wearing fancy dresses. This wardrobe contains her entire life.

Vera is wearing a dress her daughter sewed to qualify as a tailor. The beads were brought back from France by Vera’s sister.

On January 1, Vera who has spent her whole life in Volozhin celebrated her 91st birthday. She married, raised three children, worked and brought up her grandchildren. She is not afraid of old age, she believes these are her final seasons and that her life is coming to a close. She likes wearing fancy dresses. This wardrobe contains her entire life.

Vera in a dress she had tailored at a dressmaker so as to obtain gold fabric for her daughter’s prom dress. They planned to have it made in Minsk.

On January 1, Vera who has spent her whole life in Volozhin celebrated her 91st birthday. She married, raised three children, worked and brought up her grandchildren. She is not afraid of old age, she believes these are her final seasons and that her life is coming to a close. She likes wearing fancy dresses. This wardrobe contains her entire life.

Vera is wearing her daughter’s prom dress. To obtain the fabric and have the dress made at the Fashion House in Minsk rather than in Volozhin, Vera had to buy violet fabric and had another dress made for her at the Volozhin dressmaker’s.

On January 1, Vera who has spent her whole life in Volozhin celebrated her 91st birthday. She married, raised three children, worked and brought up her grandchildren. She is not afraid of old age, she believes these are her final seasons and that her life is coming to a close. She likes wearing fancy dresses. This wardrobe contains her entire life.

Vera has a belt on that she keeps in memory of her father.

On January 1, Vera who has spent her whole life in Volozhin celebrated her 91st birthday. She married, raised three children, worked and brought up her grandchildren. She is not afraid of old age, she believes these are her final seasons and that her life is coming to a close. She likes wearing fancy dresses. This wardrobe contains her entire life.

Vera is wearing a dress given to her by a friend. Violet is her favorite color.

On January 1, Vera who has spent her whole life in Volozhin celebrated her 91st birthday. She married, raised three children, worked and brought up her grandchildren. She is not afraid of old age, she believes these are her final seasons and that her life is coming to a close. She likes wearing fancy dresses. This wardrobe contains her entire life.

Vera is wearing trousers she bought when she was in hospital for cancer treatment. Vera dislikes trousers. She prefers skirts or dresses as casual wear. But everyone in her hospital unit was wearing trousers.

On January 1, Vera who has spent her whole life in Volozhin celebrated her 91st birthday. She married, raised three children, worked and brought up her grandchildren. She is not afraid of old age, she believes these are her final seasons and that her life is coming to a close. She likes wearing fancy dresses. This wardrobe contains her entire life.

Vera has a dress on given to her as a present by her daughter-in-law. Vera was retired when her son married. The bride’s parents opposed the marriage. Vera invited the couple to live at her place and helped them raise their first-born.

On January 1, Vera who has spent her whole life in Volozhin celebrated her 91st birthday. She married, raised three children, worked and brought up her grandchildren. She is not afraid of old age, she believes these are her final seasons and that her life is coming to a close. She likes wearing fancy dresses. This wardrobe contains her entire life.

Vera is wearing a coat she bought when the Soviet Union collapsed so that her savings were not wiped out by inflation.

On January 1, Vera who has spent her whole life in Volozhin celebrated her 91st birthday. She married, raised three children, worked and brought up her grandchildren. She is not afraid of old age, she believes these are her final seasons and that her life is coming to a close. She likes wearing fancy dresses. This wardrobe contains her entire life.

Vera’s burial outfit and shoes.

Unique folk costumes are among the main elements of Mari self-identity and their pride in the Ural region. Their garments are passed from generation to generation, and some suits are several hundred years old. The secrets of their unique embroidery have been lost.

A carpenter’s family and their friends.

Unique folk costumes are among the main elements of Mari self-identity and their pride in the Ural region. Their garments are passed from generation to generation, and some suits are several hundred years old. The secrets of their unique embroidery have been lost.

A portrait of a villager from Bolshaya Tavra.

Unique folk costumes are among the main elements of Mari self-identity and their pride in the Ural region. Their garments are passed from generation to generation, and some suits are several hundred years old. The secrets of their unique embroidery have been lost.

A piece of a man’s costume.

Unique folk costumes are among the main elements of Mari self-identity and their pride in the Ural region. Their garments are passed from generation to generation, and some suits are several hundred years old. The secrets of their unique embroidery have been lost.

Residents of the village of Kurki.

Unique folk costumes are among the main elements of Mari self-identity and their pride in the Ural region. Their garments are passed from generation to generation, and some suits are several hundred years old. The secrets of their unique embroidery have been lost.

A portrait of a married couple.

Unique folk costumes are among the main elements of Mari self-identity and their pride in the Ural region. Their garments are passed from generation to generation, and some suits are several hundred years old. The secrets of their unique embroidery have been lost.

A folk song and dance group from the village of Kurki.

Unique folk costumes are among the main elements of Mari self-identity and their pride in the Ural region. Their garments are passed from generation to generation, and some suits are several hundred years old. The secrets of their unique embroidery have been lost.

A portrait of a priest of the Mari traditional religion in a cap.

Unique folk costumes are among the main elements of Mari self-identity and their pride in the Ural region. Their garments are passed from generation to generation, and some suits are several hundred years old. The secrets of their unique embroidery have been lost.

A piece of interior and an old photo of the house owner.

Unique folk costumes are among the main elements of Mari self-identity and their pride in the Ural region. Their garments are passed from generation to generation, and some suits are several hundred years old. The secrets of their unique embroidery have been lost.

A portrait of a traditional costume tailor.

Unique folk costumes are among the main elements of Mari self-identity and their pride in the Ural region. Their garments are passed from generation to generation, and some suits are several hundred years old. The secrets of their unique embroidery have been lost.

A portrait of a schoolgirl in a village community center.

Unique folk costumes are among the main elements of Mari self-identity and their pride in the Ural region. Their garments are passed from generation to generation, and some suits are several hundred years old. The secrets of their unique embroidery have been lost.

A family portrait. The woman is a Ural Mari and the man is a Mari from Central Russia.

Unique folk costumes are among the main elements of Mari self-identity and their pride in the Ural region. Their garments are passed from generation to generation, and some suits are several hundred years old. The secrets of their unique embroidery have been lost.

A portrait of a woman holding her mother’s dress. Her mother was the last person in the village who could embroider, sew and mend traditional costumes.