PRESS RELEASE
In 2012, International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) global
will be celebrating its 60th Anniversary. In its sixty years of
existence, the IPPF has grown from a federation of eight founding member
organizations in 8 countries with an initial budget of $ 5 000 EU, to
163 member associations with a budget of 124 million USD, working in 170
countries.
IPPF Africa will host the 60th anniversary commemoration event to be
held in Johannesburg, South Africa, in November 2012. In line with this,
the Africa Regional Office of the International Planned Parenthood
Federation is organizing a series of artistic competition under the
theme of "Calling young people to Action" for youth aged between 15-30
that will include:
1. An essay contest on the theme: "Moving towards 2072: How can
Sexual and Reproductive Health be addressed in Africa in the next 60
years?."
2. A photography competition on the theme: “Provision of Sexual and
Reproductive Health Services and Rights save lives and ensure
sustainable development”.
3. A call for applications for young filmmakers and artists for
future production of a film of 5 minutes or the creation of a poster to
commemorate the 60th anniversary of IPPF.
The competition is open to three age categories: 15-18 years, 19-25
years and 26-30 years. The different winners will be invited and honored
in Johannesburg in November 2012.
Young people, especially encouraged to take part in various
competitions, can obtain more details by visiting the website of IPPF -
Africa Region:
www.ippfar.org.
Please see documents attached, both in English and French for more
information. The competing works will be received until 17th of August
2012 to the following address:
60anniversary@ippfaro.org.
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EssayPosterCompetitionAnniversaryEnglishFinal [1]
EssayPosterCompetitionAnniversaryFRENCH [2]
PressReleaseEssayCompetitionEnglishEdited.docx
PressReleaseEssayCompetitionEnglishEditedpdf
PressReleaseEssayCompetitionFrench.docx
