The winner will be announced on 10 December 2019 during the Human Rights Day commemoration at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.
Human Rights Essay Competition
The theme of the essay is the role of the youth in advancing human rights in the context of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
UN entities involved in this initiative
OHCHR
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
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