Wednesday, January 1, 2014

30 Stunning Moments When Humans Chose Compassion In The Face Of Violence

Despite our differences, we're all human beings. These powerful images have restored all my faith in the world.

Man playing piano for police [Kiev, Ukraine, 2013]


A brave priest organises a human shield between protestors and police [Kiev, Ukraine, 2013]


An anti-government protester offers a rose to a soldier [Bangkok, Thailand, 2013]


A student protesting education reform hugs a policeman [Bogotá, Colombia, 2011]



A young boy offers a heart-shaped balloon to police [Bucharest, Romania, 2012]



An Iranian police officer ( Basiji) is protected by civilians after being beaten by rioters [Tehran, Iran, 2009]


Riot police and protesters share a cry together [Sofia, Bulgaria, 2013]




Egyptian woman kisses a policeman during the revolution against the Mubarak Government [Egypt, 2011]




Tunisian man holds back riot police with a baguette during the revolution [Tunisia, 2010-11]



Protesters share crackers with Colombian riot police [Columbia, 2013]




Riot police help a woman affected by tear gas [Ankara, Turkey, 2013]


Woman successfully defends a group of cornered riot officers from angry protesters [Bogotá, Colombia, 2013]



Girl hands water to two officers [Bosnia, 2013]




Christians protecting Muslims as they pray during the revolution [Cairo, Egypt, 2011]




Young protester embraces police officer [Lisbon, Portugal, 2012]



Protesters in Brazil bring cake to an officer for his birthday [Brazil, 2013]



Protesters help a dog affected by tear gas [Ankara, Turkey, 2013]


German riot officers take off their helmets and escort Occupy protesters [Frankfurt, Germany, 2011]



Berkeley professor teaches his class on the side of a building after an evacuation following protest [University of California, USA, 2011]



Syrian war orphan shows revolutionary spirit as he calls for Saudi support of the rebels [Saudi Arabia, 2012]

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