**The Urgency of Representation: A Call to Action**

In a world where the illusion of linear progress has been shattered, the fight for women’s rights, visibility, and autonomy has become more urgent than ever. From reproductive rights to freedom of expression, the gains of the past are under threat, reminding us that progress is not guaranteed. Representation—how women see and are seen—has emerged as both a tool for resistance and a catalyst for change.

For generations, women have fought to reclaim their narratives and define their own vision. Photography and video have become powerful mediums for this struggle, transforming the act of seeing into an assertion of power. This year’s *PhotoVogue Global Open Call: Women by Women* celebrates the diverse ways women represent themselves and each other, challenging dominant narratives and carving out spaces for their perspectives.

The conversation around women’s vision is not new. In 2016, the *PhotoVogue Festival* explored *The Female Gaze*, a revolutionary counterpoint to the *Male Gaze*. While this framework was groundbreaking, the evolving complexity of women’s experiences demands a broader lens. Systemic barriers persist, and digital platforms, while offering new opportunities, have also commodified feminist narratives and intensified scrutiny.

Today, feminist and critical thinkers like bell hooks, Judith Butler, and Audre Lorde are reshaping our understanding of vision and representation. They emphasize fluidity, intersectionality, and self-definition, moving beyond binary frameworks to embrace the dynamic ways women see and are seen.

This open call is not about defining a singular “woman’s gaze” but about celebrating the limitless ways women interpret and reconstruct vision. It invites submissions from all women and those who identify with womanhood, across race, gender identity, sexuality, ability, and socio-political backgrounds. At a time when women’s identities are under attack, this initiative is a bold affirmation of their right to exist, to be seen, and to shape their own realities.

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In a world where progress is fragile and rights are under siege, the power of representation has never been more vital. *PhotoVogue’s Women by Women* is a rallying cry for women to reclaim their narratives, redefine vision, and assert their place in the world. Through photography and video, this initiative celebrates the diversity, resilience, and creativity of women’s perspectives. Join the movement. See the world through their eyes. Because when women see, they change the world.**Trailer: Women by Women – Reclaiming the Narrative**

In a world where women’s perspectives have often been sidelined, *Women by Women* emerges as a bold declaration of empowerment and self-representation. This initiative transcends the traditional binary response to *The Male Gaze*, embracing a fluid, intersectional approach that reflects the complexities of identity, power, and representation in today’s world.

Photographing women is more than an act of documentation—it’s an affirmation of their existence, their vision, and their right to be seen on their own terms. By 2025, *Women by Women* aims to redefine the narrative, proving that women’s vision is not a reaction but a powerful, independent force capable of shaping its own story.

This open call invites women photographers and video makers worldwide to submit their work, offering fresh and compelling perspectives across all genres—from fashion and documentary to portraiture and fine art. With no submission fees and a focus on inclusivity, this is a platform for women to reclaim the camera as a tool of power and expression.

Selected artists will not only gain recognition and exposure through Vogue editions worldwide but also have the chance to win grants totaling $12,000, celebrating outstanding vision, creativity, and emerging talent.

Join the movement. Submit your work and be part of a global conversation that amplifies women’s voices, challenges conventions, and redefines the way women see and are seen. The camera is power—let’s wield it in our own voices, in our own thousand ways.

**Submit now and shape the future of visual storytelling.**