Expressing Gender Equality in 25 Characters or Less

Gangseo-gu Hosts 'Gender Equality Slogan Contest'... Slogans Related to Gender Equality Within 25 Characters Accepted
Applications Open Until July 12

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gangseo-gu, Seoul (Mayor Noh Hyun-song) is holding a "Gender Equality Slogan Contest" until July 12 to create a gender discrimination-free local community.

The contest is divided into three categories: elementary school, middle and high school, and general (including university students), and anyone interested in gender equality regardless of region or age can participate.

The slogans should be around 25 characters and related to gender equality, including ▲fresh and original messages that raise awareness of the importance of realizing gender equality and the will to practice it in daily life ▲messages that raise awareness of gender prejudice or gender role stereotypes at home, school, workplace, and society ▲warning messages that can prevent domestic violence, sexual violence, dating violence, cyber sex crimes, etc.

Each person can submit only one work. Applicants can download the application form from the district office website (News Plaza - Legislation, Notices, Announcements - Gender Equality Slogan Contest Announcement), fill it out, and submit it along with their work via email (ssr7719@gangseo.seoul.kr).

Online applications can also be made through the district office website (Open Plaza - Online Application - Gender Equality Slogan Contest Participation Application).

The district will select 24 outstanding works, 8 per category, through a two-stage evaluation by a judging committee composed of internal and external experts, and notify the winners individually in August.

Three grand prize winners (one per category) will receive a total of 450,000 KRW (100,000 KRW for elementary, 150,000 KRW for middle and high school, 200,000 KRW for general), six excellence award winners (two per category) will receive a total of 640,000 KRW (70,000 KRW each for elementary, 100,000 KRW each for middle and high school, 150,000 KRW each for general), and fifteen encouragement award winners (five per category) will receive a total of 900,000 KRW (30,000 KRW each for elementary, 50,000 KRW each for middle and high school, 100,000 KRW each for general) in gift certificates.

The district plans to use the winning works as promotional materials for spreading awareness of gender equality in district administration.

Mayor Noh Hyun-song said, "Although awareness of gender equality has improved significantly compared to the past, there are still areas that need improvement. We hope many interested people will participate in this slogan contest to move closer to a gender-equal society."

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