This is an invitation to young people who are interested in preventing corruption, to submit an essay explaining how corruption affects them, their family, and/or their community, along with what civil society in their nation or region is doing to stop and prevent corruption. By participating in this UNODC / GRACE Essay Writing Competition, you will be part of the first group of youth working to actively implement the recently launched “Roadmap to strengthening the role of nongovernmental actors in the fight against corruption,” which was presented to the States parties to the UN Convention Against Corruption in December 2023. Young people are provided with a wonderful chance to brainstorm ideas and come up with innovative and practical ideas which can contribute in reducing corruption globally.
The winners of this essay contest from each region will get an invitation to a youth anti-corruption workshop in Vienna, where they will interact with young people from all around the globe to talk about the role that youth can play in preventing corruption and to share ideas on the most effective ways to put the roadmap into action. Roadmap ideas are related to providing support to victims of corruption, encouraging greater youth to participate in decision-making processes, enlisting resources to strengthen the involvement of youth in anti-corruption initiatives, educating the public about corruption while investing in coalition building, and encouraging youth-led research, education, and innovation.
Participate in this international youth competition which aims to make this world free from corruption by taking ideas from young people from around the world. You will get a chance to have a fully funded trip to Vienna which will cover your air-fare, visa and accommodation expenses. You will also get a chance to get your writing published on a prestigious website like GRACE. You will be known globally for playing your part in eliminating corruption which is an evil practice and stops the growth of nations. Apply now before the entries are closed.
International Essay Writing Competition 2024:
Host Country:
- Austria
Host Organization:
- United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Competition Location:
- Online
Benefits of Essay Writing Competition 2024:
- The competition is online.
- Twenty essay winners will be selected in this essay competition.
- Winners will get a certificate of achievement.
- Winners will have the opportunity to travel to Vienna to participate in a UNODC youth empowerment workshop in November or December, 2024.
- Winners will get a chance to get their essays published on the official website of GRACE.
- UNODC will provide air-fare, visa and accommodation in Vienna.
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Eligibility Criteria for International Essay Writing Competition 2024:
- Participants should be between the age of 18 to 30 years old.
- Participants should follow all the instructions of the competition.
- The content should be original and not copied from other sources.
- Submit your entry before the deadline.
How to apply for Essay Writing Competition 2024L
- Participants have to write an essay in English which should not be more than 3 pages where they have to briefly describe the current situation on corruption in their country and also describe what their government, civil society organizations, and/or individuals are doing to control corruption.
- Participants have to share their personal experience how corruption affects them, and/or members of their family and/or their community.
- Participants have to describe an initiative that is already being taken in their community to prevent corruption.
- Participants will gain extra scores if they can create a link between this initiative to the roadmap ideas.
- Shortlisted applicants will have to record and submit a short video of 2 minutes in which they have to introduce themselves and briefly explain the main ideas of their essay writings.
Documents Required for UNODC Essay Competition:
- National Identity Card and Valid Passport for traveling to Vienna.
- Any other supporting documents are needed to travel to a foreign country.
International Essay Writing Competition Deadline:
- The last date to apply is 1st September, 2024.
