In a year that has been unlike any other and fraught with challenges for many, the practice of photojournalism is more important than ever to help to put a spotlight on people who deserve to be heard. Be inspired by these powerful shots from Agora's #Photojournalism2020 contest and discover new points of view to gain a better understanding of the world that surrounds us.

Agora images are a free-to-use app social app. The app is for the global photography community, with more than 3.5 million users from across 193 countries. On a weekly basis the app’s users – amateurs and professional photographers – can participate in a photography competition through it.