Arts4Rights Contest

Date:

1 November 2024 - 12 November 2024

Welcome to the Arts4Rights Contest!

In celebration of World Children’s Day 2024, UNICEF Libya invites artists and talents across Libya to champion the rights of children through art. This unique contest encourages artists to creatively express the importance of children’s rights, particularly in protection, health, education, play, and the environment.

Art submissions will bring visibility to the vital cause of child protection and serve as a powerful advocacy tool to push for policies that support the well-being and potential of every child in Libya.

The Arts4Rights Contest aligns with UNICEF’s global vision for World Children’s Day, commemorating the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and amplifying child rights through creative expression. We hope this contest will engage Libya’s artistic community to drive awareness and inspire action.

For more details and inspiration, explore here: Know Your Rights!

Who can participate?

Artists and talents of all ages and who are committed to protecting children and championing their rights are invited to participate.

Theme:

Arts4Rights: Protecting Children’s Rights in Libya – What does Protecting Child Rights Mean to You?

Format: Open to paintings, installations, sculpture, and digital art.

Terms and Conditions

Participation in this contest is free of charge.
Submissions can be any style of art. (e.g. paint, sculpture, digital art, etc.)
The artwork must be in any of these formats: .jpg, .jpeg, .png or .pdf
For participants in installation art, hand-drawn artwork, and sculpture, please take a photo of the work and attach it as a .jpg, .jpeg, or .png
Participants must provide a short description (in English or Arabic) with a maximum of 100 words titled “Art Label / Artist Statement” explaining the artwork.
Only one submission per participant is allowed.
The artwork must be relevant to the topic and theme.
It should not be a copy or reproduction of the work of another. AI-generated artwork is also not allowed. In this case, the submission will be immediately disqualified.
Submission deadline: 11:59 PM on 12 November 2024.

Submission Period: 1 November – 12 November 2024

Deadline: 12 November 2024

Winners Announced: 20 November 2024 (World Children’s Day)

Criteria for selection of winning artworks:

Theme Interpretation and Alignment: The ability to interpret the competition theme, ensuring alignment to it.
Creativity and Originality: The uniqueness and innovative use of artistic techniques, mediums, and styles.
Clarity and Impact: how well the design expresses its message effectively and makes a lasting impression on the viewer.
Artistic Expression Quality: the quality of artistic expression and overall design based on the theme.

Prizes:

A panel of judges will select winners, and exciting prizes await!

Certificate from UNICEF Libya.

Chance to have your artwork exhibited.

Guiding Questions:

- What does child protection mean to you?

- How can we safeguard children’s rights in Libya?

- What future do you envision for children in Libya?

Why Participate?

This contest celebrates creativity and shines a spotlight on the Convention on the Rights of the Child and UNICEF’s commitment to protecting these rights.

How to Participate?

Submission Form: Please fill in and sign the Submission Form. Download here! Send an email to Arts4rights@unicef.org with the attached artwork and complete and signed submission form. For any other inquiries, please reach out to: Arts4rights@unicef.org

UNICEF Libya will contact shortlisted participants, and selected artwork may be requested for exhibition.

Discover the five key children’s rights of the contest!

Learn About the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is the world’s most widely ratified human rights treaty, crafted to protect, empower, and enhance the well-being of children worldwide. Its 54 articles outline essential rights that every child should enjoy, covering areas such as education, health, and protection from violence and exploitation. These rights provide a foundation for children to grow, learn, and thrive in supportive environments.

Libya’s Commitment to the CRC Libya signed and ratified the CRC in 1993, demonstrating its commitment to upholding these fundamental rights for all children in the country. This commitment calls for a collaborative effort to build safe, inclusive, and supportive communities, ensuring every child, regardless of background, can flourish.

Through various initiatives, UNICEF works with partners in Libya to promote these rights and implement programs aligned with CRC principles, recognizing that supporting children’s rights is vital to a brighter future for Libya.