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Below we have collected a list of platforms where you can find photos and images of protestors for free. Many of these have been published under a creative commons licence, or similar. Also make sure to check out our illustration and video footage collections.
Make sure to double check the licence for all material you use. And even if no attribution is required, usually, authors appreciate a little thank you.
List of photo libraries
Pexels: More than 3000 free stock photos and videos. No attribution is required under their licence.
Unsplash: Over 2 million free stock photos. No attribution is required under their licence.
350 Flickr: Over 69,000 photos of climate activists. The licence differs per photo.
[Fridays for Future Germany](/tools/photo-libraries/ https://cloud.fridaysforfuture.de/s/wCfyAyy6ZstLfpP) (licence unclear): Photos of Fridays for Future protests in Germany.
Finding images and illustrations reflecting diversity This article includes a list of image libraries that reflect greater diversity.
Art archives
A lot of older art is available under an open access licence:
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Evaluation criteria
When adding a media resource to the list above, please add the following information:
Are the photos and videos free to use and under what licence?
Are they stock material or do they capture authentic moments?
How large is the media library?
What is the quality of the material?
Warning: Only libraries with free material should be added to this list! 'Royalty-freeโ is not free.
