Post by ViCtoria* on Aug 1, 2010 15:42:06 GMT -6
Contribute to the 2011 State of the World's Children - UNICEF's flagship publication!
The State of the World’s Children (SOWC) has been UNICEF’s flagship publication for 30 years, and every year it closely examines a key issue affecting children. The report is translated into several languages and read by thousands of people in governments, the United Nations, media and the general public. This year the report will focus on adolescents – like you! The report will include statistics and information about the challenges and opportunities facing adolescents around the world. You can read more about previous editions of the SOWC at www.unicef.org/sowc/.
· UNICEF is seeking quotes and essays from adolescents (10-19 years old)
· Quotes can be up to 50 words; tell us what would help you live your "best life"?
· essays up to 800 words
o What makes you feel good about yourself, confident and empowered?
o When do you feel safe?
o Which values and human rights are most important to you, and why?
o What does equality, fairness and non-discrimination mean to you?
o What does community and citizenship mean to you?
o What do you understand by the terms dialogue and mutual understanding?
o What current issue (such as economic crisis, poverty, youth employment, climate change, the impact of technology, HIV and AIDS, gender equality) do you feel has the biggest impact on your life? Why?
o Or write about any other topic of your choice
-Write Name (can choose to be anonymous), sex, age, country, which part of the country (major city, small town, village, do not disclose)
Selected contributions:
To be included in the SOWC report and be featured on SOWC-related websites.
Read by thousands of people in governments, the United Nations, media and the general public!
Deadline: 4 August 2010
Send submissions to- sjy.unicef@gmail.com
This is a great opportunity to have your voice heard in the global discussions that shape UNICEF’s work!
The State of the World’s Children (SOWC) has been UNICEF’s flagship publication for 30 years, and every year it closely examines a key issue affecting children. The report is translated into several languages and read by thousands of people in governments, the United Nations, media and the general public. This year the report will focus on adolescents – like you! The report will include statistics and information about the challenges and opportunities facing adolescents around the world. You can read more about previous editions of the SOWC at www.unicef.org/sowc/.
· UNICEF is seeking quotes and essays from adolescents (10-19 years old)
· Quotes can be up to 50 words; tell us what would help you live your "best life"?
· essays up to 800 words
o What makes you feel good about yourself, confident and empowered?
o When do you feel safe?
o Which values and human rights are most important to you, and why?
o What does equality, fairness and non-discrimination mean to you?
o What does community and citizenship mean to you?
o What do you understand by the terms dialogue and mutual understanding?
o What current issue (such as economic crisis, poverty, youth employment, climate change, the impact of technology, HIV and AIDS, gender equality) do you feel has the biggest impact on your life? Why?
o Or write about any other topic of your choice
-Write Name (can choose to be anonymous), sex, age, country, which part of the country (major city, small town, village, do not disclose)
Selected contributions:
To be included in the SOWC report and be featured on SOWC-related websites.
Read by thousands of people in governments, the United Nations, media and the general public!
Deadline: 4 August 2010
Send submissions to- sjy.unicef@gmail.com
This is a great opportunity to have your voice heard in the global discussions that shape UNICEF’s work!