The Centre for Civic Education Pakistan has announced an essay
writing contest for young people to share their perspectives on
democracy and democratic citizenship in Pakistan. College and
university students between the ages of 18 and 30) are invited
to write short essays (under 2000 words) reflecting on their
experiences with democracy. This can include their ideals,
realities, and what they feel is the future of democracy in
Pakistan. This contest is open for students from all over
Pakistan.
This essay writing contest is part of the
Centre’s proposed Democracy Festival to be held on September 15,
2008 to celebrate the first ever World Day for Democracy. The
final submissions are due Thursday, July 31, 2008. All submissions
must respond to at least one of the following questions:
1 My vision
of Pakistan as a democratic society and steps I can take to get
there.
2 How I can
be an active and effective Pakistani citizen in the age of
globalization
The three
finalists from each group i.e. college students and university
students will receive prizes worth PKR 7,500, PKR. 5,000 and
PKR 2,500 respectively and their essays will be included
in a special publication. Additionally, the finalists
will also receive a scholarship to participate in the
“National Conference on Civic Education for a Democratic
Pakistan” that will take place in Islamabad on September 15,
2008.
All essays
will be reviewed by the Working Group members of the Democracy
Festival.
Essay Details
Deadline
Extended: July 31, 2008.
Essays must
be submitted in English or Urdu and must not exceed 2000 words.
Email completed essays to
contact@civiceducation.org. or mail it on GPO box 1123,
Islamabad. Please include your full name, birthday, contact
information (mailing address, email address, and phone number),
and name of educational institution.
For more
information about this essay contest or the Centre for Civic
Education Pakistan, please visit
www.civiceducation.org or send an email to
contact@civiceducation.org
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