Layli, Iran. Protestor.

Kick starting the 3-part mini series of influential women is one of the more iconic images of rhe protests in Iran of a young women filmed from behind, putting her hair up ready to carry on protesting despite the on going battle. This image quickly became a symbol of bravery of protestors. Layli (not her real name) spoke to a BBC correspondent and said she'd "fight for the freedom for women like Mahsa Amini and Hadis Najafi". Here I took the word "freedom" to create the iconic photo.