International Essay Contest for Young People 2014

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Eligibilityupto 14 Year and 15-25 Years
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Award100,000 Yen Prize, Certificates
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Last Updated On : 23-01-2016   Posted By : Admin

Organized by The Goi Peace Foundation and UNESCO Endorsed by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan Japanese National Commission for UNESCO, Japan Private High School Federation Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education, Japan Broadcasting Corporation, Nikkei Inc.

Supported by FELISSIMO CORPORATION

As today’s young people are crucial for the shaping of our future, it is imperative that they are enabled to develop to their full potential. UNESCO’s objective is to help empower young people and ensure that their contributions are taken into account. This annual essay contest is organized in an effort to harness the energy, imagination and initiative of the world’s youth in promoting a culture of peace and sustainable development. It also aims to inspire society to learn from the young minds and to think about how each of us can make a difference in the world. On the occasion of the final year of the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (2005-2014), the theme of this year’s contest is “My Role as a Citizen of Earth.”

  • International Essay Contest for Young People 2014
    DeadlineClosed
    Eligibility

    Theme: "My Role as a Citizen of Earth"

    In the vast universe, we were born on this planet called Earth, where various cultures and ethnicities, all living things, and all of nature exist together. However, in our world today, we face numerous problems─ environmental destruction, resource depletion, wars and conflicts, poverty, and many more─ that make our future uncertain. Given this situation, what do you think is the best way forward for humanity? How do you wish to fulfill your role as a citizen of Earth?

    How can you apply?
    1. Essays may be submitted by anyone up to 25 years old (as of June 15, 2014) in one of the following age categories:   a) Children (ages up to 14)   b) Youth (ages 15 - 25)
    2. Essays must be 700 words or less in English, French, Spanish or German; or 1600 characters or less in Japanese, typed or printed.
    3. Essays must have a cover page indicating (1) category (Children or Youth) (2) essay title (3) your name (4) address (5) phone number (6) e-mail (7) nationality (8) age as of June 15, 2014 (9) gender (10) school name (if applicable) (11) word count.

    Teachers and youth directors may submit a collection of essays from their class or group.

    Please enclose a list of participants' names, ages and the name and contact information of the submitting teacher or director.

    • Entries missing any of the above information will not be considered.
    1. Entries may be submitted by postal mail or on

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