UN Photography Contest: “Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): 17 Ways for a better Yemen” With a 1000 USD Prize for the First Runner Up

The United Nations has launched a new photography contest aimed at Yemenies titled: “Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): 17 Ways for a better Yemen”, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are designed to reduce risk, vulnerability, and overall levels of need, providing a reference frame for humanitarian and development actors to contribute to the common vision of a future where no one is left behind. Photographers are requested to choose one or more of the 17 SDGs that interest them most, and through their photograph answer the question “what do the SDGs mean to me?”. Entries that depict elements of SDGs in their community are encouraged. Each participant can submit up to three (3) photos.

Participants and Categories

The contest will be an open to everyone in Yemen with separate categories for children and adults as follows:

• Winner Best Photo, First Runner up, Second Runner Up – Girl (under 16 years)
• Winner Best Photo, First Runner up, Second Runner Up – Boy (under 16 years)
• Winner Best Photo, First Runner up, Second Runner Up – Woman (over 16 years)
• Winner Best Photo, First Runner up, Second Runner Up – Man (over 16 years)

Prizes

In each category the Winner will receive $1,000. The First Runner Up will receive $500, and the Second Runner Up will receive $250. The total prize pool is $7,000. The winning photos will be printed and exhibited.

Judging

Photographs will be judged by a multi-agency along with a technical expert. This is to ensure content meets the guidelines as described. Photos will be evaluated on the following criteria:

• Originality and style.
• Creativity/visual appeal.
• Extent to which the photograph captures the essence of the theme.
• The photograph must meet the guidelines, terms and conditions of the contest.

Terms & Conditions

1. The contest theme must be reflected in the photo.
2. Each participant can submit up to three (3) photographs.
3. For each entry you must submit a caption in Arabic or English not exceeding 100 words.
4. The captions must include the following:
    Where and when the picture was taken?
   “Through this photo, the SDGs mean to me…”
5. No photo that might put individual’s life or reputation at risk will be accepted.
6. Photo must not contain obscenity, graphic images, profanity, graphic violence, calls or incitement to violence, commercial solicitation, or commercial promotion.
7. UN and its specialized agencies, funds, programmes, and organizations reserves copyright to use the photographs as it deems appropriate.