Youth and young adults ages 15-35 are invited to make submissions for this campaign. Each year the top three submissions will receive a cash prize of $1,000, $500, and $250. Submissions can be given in a variety of creative formats and should feature youth or young adults taking a stand for one or more EYC issues.
Formats for submissions can include music, video, poetry, artwork, written articles, photography, etc.
Send submissions to info@empoweredyouthcoalition.org.
EYC ISSUES
1. LIFE AND FAMILY ADVOCACY
2. YOUTH EMPOWERMENT
3. FAMILY STRENGTHENING
4. GENDER/TRANSGENDER ISSUES
5. HEALTHY SEXUALITY AND RELATIONSHIPS
6. PREVENTION OF CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION & HUMAN TRAFFICKING
7. PORNOGRAPHY ADDICTION & RECOVERY
8. FREEDOM OF FAITH & BELIEF
9. PARENTAL RIGHTS
10. YOUTH ADVOCACY AT THE UNITED NATIONS
A Declaration on the Rights of Children, Youth, and Their Families
ARTICLE I:
EACH CHILD HAS THE RIGHT TO LIFE
Recognizing that every child has the inherent right to life (UNCRC Art. 6); and,
Whereas the child, by reason of his physical and mental immaturity needs special safeguards and care, including appropriate legal protection before, as well as after birth (UNCRC Preamble);
We call upon States Parties and the United Nations system to ensure the survival and optimal development of children (UNCRC Art. 6; Children’s Summit, Art. 19).