Giving Compass' Take:

• Global Citizen highlights 32 inspiring and thought-provoking photos that show the depth of humanity from around the world. 

• How can seeing images such as these spark social causes and human rights activism? 

• To see more inspiring photos of advocacy and action, click here. 

Last year saw both triumph and tragedy — and photojournalists have documented it all. They covered some of the most powerful global events around the world, including the Lake Chad crisis in Nigeria, the migrant caravan which struggled to seek asylum in the United States, and the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.

The annual World Press Photo Contest recognizes the incredible work of these photographers who travel the world, at times putting themselves in harm's way, to capture important moments and global issues. On Wednesday, the contest announced its six nominees for "Photo of the Year."

The contest is one of the most prestigious in the world and highlights impeccable visual journalism produced in 2018. Now in its 62nd year, the contest saw 4,738 photographers from 129 countries submit 78,801 images.

Read the full article and view the 32 stunning photos that show the depth of humanity around the world by Olivia Kestin and Sushmita Roy at Global Citizen