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The European Union challenges young people from across the UK to design a poster about non-discrimination.
More information about the competition including learning resources, registration information and press articles on our website at: www.europayouth.eu
"The European Union and non-discrimination" is an exiting new competition taking place in 2007, which is the European Year of Equal Opportunities for All. European children and teenagers are invited to design a poster on the theme of non-discrimination in the EU.
The aim of the competition is to make young people more tolerant and open towards diverse multinational society that they live in.
The competition is open for groups of 4 or more young people with one adult supervisor, within two age groups:
Working in groups allows an exchange of views between participants and supervisors.
Groups can register online at www.europayouth.eu until 29 of October and posters should be submitted no later than 31 October.
The six winning teams, three in each age group, will be invited to attend an all-expenses-paid award giving ceremony on 20th of November, which is an International Day of Children's Rights.
The two winners at national level will then compete in a second round at European level. The three top teams in each age group at European level will be invited to attend an award-giving ceremony in Brussels 15th-17th December (all cost are covered).
Franco Frattini, Vice-President of the European Commission with responsibility for justice, freedom and security, said:
"Abolishing discrimination and ensuring equal treatment and equal opportunities for EU citizens and residents, particularly the youngest among them, are objectives common to the European Union and its Member States.
"By saying no to discrimination, we are reaffirming one of the fundamental values of Europe. This is a battle we have to fight every single day.
"This is why as part of this competition and at a time when the European Union is celebrating its 50th birthday, I am encouraging young people to work together in team on the theme of non-discrimination, so that they are better equipped to defend and promote this principle."
You can find more information about the competition including learning resources, registration information and press articles on our website at: www.europayouth.eu
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