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Photographer Martina Holmberg

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Dylan Lombard is one of only fifteen people in the world with MDP syndrome, a rare genetic condition. Despite living with autism and walking difficulties, he shines as a remarkable dancer, sharing his

Rob was born with a facial birthmark that left him with visible scarring after surgery. He is now an actor and an outspoken advocate against discrimination based on appearance, campaigning for perfor

Crystal was diagnosed with bone cancer at only 18 years old. After treatment, she was declared cancer-free, but faced ongoing physical and emotional challenges, including facial reconstruction and con

When Mel was two years old, she was in the car with her sister Amanda, who was almost three. Their mother left them in the car for a short while to buy some milk from a shop. When she returned, the ca

Emma lived with breast cancer and a chronic brain tumor for many years until her tireless fight against the disease eventually took her life.

Emma was born with the disease Treacher Collins syndrome that affects the bones in the face. As a child she was bullied and her appearance makes many people stare.

Lasse suffered a very serious workplace accident as a fireman when he was young. Today he lectures about his journey and how he managed to turn a negative experience into something positive.

Phil was born with a birthmark that covers three quarters of his face and parts of my his body. He has experience bullying at school and discrimination into his working life.

When Catrin was 19 years old, she was involved in a very serious fire accident that nearly cost her her life. It took a long time for her to heal, both physically and psychologically. Today, she gives

Natalie was diagnosed with vitiligo when she was four years old.

Cari was born with a facial cleft which means that her nose does not join in the middle as somebody’s might usually do. She also has a jaw that did not develop fully.

Rhona was born with a cleft lip and palate. She is a member of the Changing Faces association, which raises awareness of discrimination related to visible differences.

A few years ago, Gittel tried to kill herself by jumping in front of a train. The accident made her reevaluate life and find joy again. Today, she enjoys being alive and lectures on mental illness.

Daryl has a rare condition called Pfeiffer syndrome, which affects the development of the skull. He spent much of his childhood in hospitals and has undergone nearly 250 surgeries. He faces prejudice

Anni Emilia is a body activist and fights for the right to be accepted as fat in a society where there are many prejudices about overweight people.

Hattie suffers from severe psoriasis and has, for the past few years, worn an ocular prosthesis in one eye. She runs an Instagram account where she shares her journey and presents herself both with an

For many years Charlotta suffered from triple negative breast cancer, thyroid cancer, lymphedema and diabetes. Today she is free from cancer.

Takaaki Miyamoto had very low self-confidence as a youngster. He has always been feminine and was treated as he was a girl in school. Today his is proud over himself.

Maj is a naturist and comfortable with her nudity. She sees aging and body imperfections as a natural part of life.