June 30 2007

The Goi Peace Foundation and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) invite young people throughout the world up to 25 years of age to submit essays for the 2007 International Essay Contest for Young People. Entries are divided into two age categories for the awarding of prizes: up to 14 years and 15 - 25 years.

The competition’s theme is ‘The Role of Media and Information and Communication Technologies in
Building a Peaceful World.’ Essays should comment on how media and communication and information technologies can be used to help build a peaceful world. First, second, and third place and honourable mention entries in each category will receive: (1st) 100,000 Yen (approximately US$840), (2nd) 50,000 Yen (approximately US$420), and (3rd and honourable mention) certificates and gifts. Multiple prizes will be given in all but the first place category. The first place winner will be invited to Japan to receive the award - travel expenses are paid by the sponsors.

Rules for the competition are:

Interested parties must send their submissions to the address below.

International Essay Contest c/o Goi Peace Foundation

1-4-5 Hirakawacho, Chiyoda-ku

Tokyo 102-0093v
Japan

essay@goapeace.or.jp

The deadline for application is June 30 2007.

Click here to view guidelines and eligibility criteria and to access flyers in PDF format in Japanese, English, French, German, and Spanish.