On 20 October, the UN will unveil the 75 best photos from the photo competition #TheWorldWeWant in an to mark the 75th anniversary of the United Nations.
exhibit is a special collection of 75 photos curated from more than 50,000 images from over 130 countries and is a creative extension of the UN75 global conversation, and the UN Secretary-General’s call to hear directly from the peoples of the world about their priorities for the future.
I want a world where children can grow with light in their eyes and hope in their hearts,” photographer Zulqarnain Tiwana of Pakistan said of his photo, which is part of the virtual exhibit.
Photography is a form of expression that transcends borders and spoken languages. Photos can speak to us in ways that require no translation. The photo competition offered a creative way for people to share their vision of the future and the world they want for themselves and generations to come.
The special competition was organized by Agora to promote the values of the United Nations for the 75th anniversary. “It has been an immense honour to participate in the United Nations 75th milestone anniversary celebrations and provide the Agora App for people worldwide to express their wishes for change," says Octavi Royo, the CEO of Agora.
On 22 October, the UN will also launch an online gallery and virtual presence on . #TheWorldWeWant photos will be featured as an inaugural exhibit on this platform.
