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Enter the UNICEF School Superhero Comic Contest. Submit your school-saving superhero for the chance to publish your own global comic book.

Since the dawn of human civilization, The Silence has stopped billions from taking action against the injustices of violence. Its evil doings have threatened the lives of children and teens, allowing violence in and around schools, from classrooms to dark alleyways, to thrive worldwide.

For centuries young superheroes from far and wide have overcome the dark powers of The Silence, taking action and speaking up against violence in their schools.

But to defeat The Silence, and to keep children and teens safe in school, they need more superheroes and they need them now.

Join forces with UNICEF’s campaign to end violence and create a superhero who is keeping schools safe.

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, to defend their rights, and to help them fulfil their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

UNICEF works with partners around the world to promote policies and expand access to services that protect all children. They helped reduce child mortality all over the world by working to reach the most vulnerable children, everywhere and they work around the world to support quality learning for every girl and boy, especially those in greatest danger of being left behind. Also, UNICEF is on the ground before, during, and after emergencies, working to reach children and families with lifesaving aid and long-term assistance. They have been working all over the world to empower girls and women, and to ensure their full participation in political, social, and economic systems. UNICEF works with partners in every sector to co-create innovative solutions that accelerate progress for children and young people.

Location:

Online

Benefits

  • The global winner will work with an artist and vendor to bring his/her superhero/heroine and their story to life.
  • The comic will be launched between 8-19 July 2019 online and at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum where Education and Peace goals are under review. The winner will be asked to participate in the global launch activations which may require traveling.
  • The winning comic, along with finalists’ submissions may be showcased on UNICEF’s social media channels, as well as at major global events like ComicCon, the United Nations High-Level Political Forum, and the United Nations General Assembly at UNICEF’s own discretion.

Eligibilities

  • Make sure your submission includes your superhero name, their superpower to make schools safe, one of their school-saving adventures (a simple storyline of maximum 1600 characters) and attach a doodle/drawing/sketch of what they look like via our online form. Only one application per participant is allowed.
  • Your submission MUST include an attached graphic for us to consider it- but don’t worry, they love stick figures.
  • Your submission must be your own and you must own the copyright of the graphic representation, storyline and concept.
  • The only superhero submitted during the call dates will be considered by their selection panel.
  • All young people up to 25 years old, from all countries, are eligible. Proof of age may be required to demonstrate eligibility.
  • If you are under the age of 18, you must discuss your interest in taking part with your parents or guardians BEFORE applying. In the application, you will be asked to provide a contact detail of your parents/guardians. Only applicants below the age of 18, whose parents/guardians have given consent, will be considered as potential finalists.
Eligible Regions: Open for All.

Application Process

Enter their submission call through the online application.

 

Application Deadline: October 25, 2018

Application ClosedOfficial link

For Further Queries

For further queries please visit the official website.
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