{"id":75071,"date":"2026-01-13T12:44:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T10:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visualjournalism.de\/?page_id=75071"},"modified":"2026-09-28T12:30:13","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T10:30:13","slug":"reihaneh-kheirabadi","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/visualjournalism.de\/en\/reihaneh-kheirabadi\/","title":{"rendered":"Reihaneh Kheirabadi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n \n\n
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Reihaneh Kheirabadi <\/strong>was born in Tehran in 1996. Since 2025 she has been studying documentary photography at Hochschule Hannover. She uses photography as a means of questioning social structures and making them visible. Her pictures are an attempt to leave traces in the world and to help make existing systems work better for everyone. She believes in the power of images to start conversations, raise awareness and bring about lasting change.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\u2018You’ll never be a man\u2019 \u2013 or will you?<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t

Growing up in Afghanistan, Sajad never fitted the usual image of masculinity. Today he is looking for his own definition of it \u2013 and for the courage to reinvent himself.<\/p>\r\n\t\t<\/a>\r\n\r\n\t<\/header>\r\n\r\n\t

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\r\n \u2018Being gay is not a choice\u2019 <\/h3>\r\n\r\n
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Dirk and Thomas came out to their families only recently. Today they live together as a couple. In an interview with our author, they talk about their path to an open life.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n

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\r\n MS Norr\u00f6na: by ferry across the North Atlantic to Iceland <\/h3>\r\n\r\n
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From Denmark via the Faroe Islands to the far north: a passage through the rugged beauty of the sea.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n

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\r\n Burkinis at the swimming pool: the weight of other people\u2019s stares <\/h3>\r\n\r\n
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Just going for a swim \u2013 and being watched the whole time. Our author tells of prejudice at the poolside.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n

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\r\n Modern witches: how a musician finds empowerment in witchcraft <\/h3>\r\n\r\n
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Between the stage and spells: how a young woman draws new strength from magic and community.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n

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\r\n Everyday self-care: breathing, in spite of everything <\/h3>\r\n\r\n
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The world is getting louder, young people more exhausted \u2013 and self-care is becoming a privilege. Where young people still find strength in their daily lives.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n

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\r\n Parental leave for fathers: Dad’s got this <\/h3>\r\n\r\n
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A new study shows that fathers want more flexibility from their employers. Companies that respond will benefit in the long run.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n

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