Gangbuk-gu, Youth Human Rights UCC Contest

Anyone aged 9 to 24 can participate, applications accepted via email until the 31st... 18 winners selected: 9 in elementary/middle school division, 9 in high school division

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gangbuk-gu (Mayor Park Kyum-soo) is holding a UCC contest under the theme "Youth Rights as Thought by Youth" to realize the values of a child-friendly city.

Any youth in Korea aged 9 to 24 can participate in the contest. Participants may apply individually or form a team of up to 4 members, submitting up to 2 works.

Referring to the four major rights of children in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, submissions should be original creations related to improving youth rights, including ▲ the right to safety, health protection, and basic living (right to survival) ▲ the right to protection from harmful acts such as discrimination, abuse, neglect, and violence (right to protection) ▲ the right to enjoy education, leisure, culture, and freedom of religion to the fullest (right to development) ▲ the right to freely express opinions and participate in various activities (right to participation).

This includes videos introducing creative slogans.

The district will accept submissions for one month from August 1 to 31.

Those wishing to participate should submit an application form and video via email (gb2020ucc@gangbuk.go.kr). The necessary forms can be downloaded from the Gangbuk-gu website. The produced videos must be about 1 minute long, with a resolution of at least 1280×720 pixels, and a file size under 500MB.

The district will form a judging panel of up to 7 members, including child-related experts and cultural arts professionals, to evaluate thematic relevance, creativity, and completeness. In October, a total of 18 winners will be announced: 9 in the elementary and middle school division and 9 in the high school division (1 grand prize winner, 3 excellence award winners, and 5 encouragement award winners per division).

Winners will receive Gangbuk Love Gift Certificates worth 500,000 KRW for grand prize winners, 300,000 KRW for excellence award winners, and 200,000 KRW for encouragement award winners. Results will be posted on the Gangbuk-gu website and winners will be notified individually.

Mayor Park Kyum-soo of Gangbuk-gu said, "Through this contest, I hope youth will reflect on the importance of human rights and take the opportunity to raise their voices for the improvement of their rights. We will actively support children to grow into healthy members of society."

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