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World Youth Movement for Democracy
April 7, 2007 - 12:26 AM
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As part of the Global Youth Campaign, the WYMD is pleased to announce it will be
hosting an essay contest, for young people to share their perspectives on democracy.
Young activists, students, and citizens are invited to write short essays reflecting
on their experiences with the ideals, the realities, and the future of democracy
in their communities and countries.
VOICE YOUR IDEAS !
* Essays must be no longer than 2,500 words
* Authors must be aged between 14 and 30
* Submissions are due by April 15
* Finalists will be chosen as follows: three from each of the following six
regions - Eurasia, Europe, Latin America, Middle East and North Africa, North America,
and Sub-Saharan Africa, and five from Asia
All submissions must respond to at least one of the following questions:
1) Where do you find democracy in your community?
2) What does democracy mean to you, your friends, your community?
3) Why do you work for democracy? Why are you an activist/active citizen?
4) What is your vision of an ideal society? What are some steps you can take to
get there?
* All finalists' essays will be included in an international publication
* From the regional finalists, two international finalists will be selected
to receive a scholarship to participate in the Fifth Assembly of the World Movement
for Democracy
The Assembly, taking place in Kiev, Ukraine during April 2008, is a meeting of grassroots
activists and democracy-promotion institutions from around the world, and is a great
opportunity for young activists to meet with democracy activists, scholars, and
practitioners from over 100 countries, gain global perspective on democracy issues,
and build new collaborations. (Please note you must be over age 18 by April 2008
to qualify for participation in the WYMD Assembly).
Essays will be evaluated based on:
* the clarity of your argument,
* the use of supporting examples, and
* the accessibility of the work.
For more information: http://www.ymd.youthlink.org/ymd/index.html
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