10/27/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/26/2021 23:32
To celebrate the launch of the Social and Human Science Sector's new sport-based flagship, Fit for Life, UNESCO is organizing a photo contest to promote equality, empowerment and inclusion through sport.
Fit for Life will unite private and public sector stakeholders through sport to tackle contemporary crises in physical inactivity, mental health issues and inequalities.
Sport has the power to convince, convene and activate. It is a tool to build physical, mental, and societal resilience, deliver values education and promote intercultural dialogue. In a time of compounded inequalities and rising racism,
where communities have been devastated by the impacts of COVID-19, sport offers a productive pathway to "rebuild" our societies based on inclusion, human connections and collective wellbeing.
The Fit for Life photo contest is an opportunity for young people around the world to submit entries which illustrate the power and potential of sport as a driver of equality, empowerment, and inclusion.
Anyone aged from 18 to 35 years old. Participants do not need to be professional photographers, just passionate about sport and the positive role it has played in your life or the lives of others in your community.
30 November 2021, 00:00 CET
Submit a photo or a portfolio of photos (5 maximum) showcasing sport as an engine for equality, empowerment, and/or inclusion to [email protected]. Each submission should include your name, age, and nationality, as well as any copyright considerations; and be accompanied by a 200 words caption (in English, French or Spanish) explaining the context of the photo (who, where) and the message it conveys.
Photo composition and format
Contest winners
UNESCO will announce the three winners and seven runners up in December 2021. Winners and runners-up will be contacted directly.
The winners will:
Runner-ups will:
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