MINSK, 30 August (BelTA) – An open nationwide contest of works of art by school students Inclusive Belarus: Leaving No One Behind in Reaching Sustainable Development Goals will take place on 1-30 September 2016, BelTA learned from the Public Information Department of the UN Office in Belarus.
The United Nations Organization in Belarus is starting a new regional campaign Inclusive Belarus: Leaving No One Behind in Reaching Sustainable Development Goals. A contest of works of art with the same title has been declared. The contest is supposed to raise the awareness of students about discrimination, barriers, and inequality. It is also supposed to fight stigmatization and stereotyping with regard to vulnerable population groups.
Students of secondary schools, gymnasiums, art schools and additional education centers aged 7-18 are invited to take part in the contest. The contest will be divided into three nominations: Essay, Video, and Painting, Drawing, Collage. The works are supposed to reflect such ideas as protection of children and children’s rights, rights of people with disabilities, domestic violence and gender equality, migration and refugees, environmental protection, healthy lifestyle.
The panel of judges will name winners by 11 October. The award ceremony will take place on United Nations Day on 24 October. Winners will get certificates and valuable gifts from the United Nations Organization.