The United Nations (UN) invites creative and innovative young people from around the world to submit videos to a video contest for peace.
The Education Outreach Section of the United Nations Department of Public Information invites young people from around the world between the ages of 15 and 24 to submit 10- to 15-second videos in English on how the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can build peace.
Deadline for submissions
September 1, 2016. So start sending your videos now (!) to unitednationspeaceday@gmail.com
When making your videos, think about why ending poverty, addressing climate change, forging equality and ensuring access to education are important to creating a more peaceful world.
The most engaging videos will be featured on the United Nations International Day of Peace YouTube channel. Some will even be shown at an official event at United Nations Headquarters in New York on 16 September.
More information
When you make your video, please state your name and country at the beginning. [Example: “My name is Jimena, and I’m from Peru.”] And remember that all videos should be appropriate for viewing by younger audiences.
Read more here.
Background
The International Day of Peace falls on September 21. Every year on this day, the United Nations calls on the people of the world to celebrate their common humanity and join together to build a future free of strife.
The theme for 2016, “The Sustainable Development Goals: Building Blocks for Peace”, highlights how ending poverty, protecting the planet and ensuring prosperity for everyone, all contribute to global harmony. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals were unanimously adopted by the 193 Member States of the United Nations at a historic summit in September 2015.