The International Day of Peace falls on 21 September. Every year on this day, the United Nations calls on the people of the world to remember 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.
WORTH
- 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.
ELIGIBILITY
- Young people from around the world between the ages of 15 and 24 are eligible to apply.
- You are required to submit 10- to 15-second videos in English on how the Sustainable Development Goals can build peace.
DEADLINE: September 1 2016
To apply and for more Information visit here
