16 Days of Activism Flag Competition

BFLA Belize
Nov 9, 2018
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BFLA 16 Days of Activism Flag Design Competition

The Belize Family Life Association, through the “Speaking Up: Reaching Out for GBV Prevention” Project seeks to strengthen the capacity of stakeholders to effectively increase access to quality Gender Based Violence screening, counseling and referral services, and empower young persons to speak out against GBV and unfriendly policies which affect their lives. It also seeks to build the capacity and competences of young persons and the wider community to develop zero tolerance for GBV and not accept it as “part of life”. It will position GBV as an effective avenue thought which CSE can be introduced in the schools.

As a part of the 2018 16 days of Activism activities, BFLA is inviting young persons between the ages of 13 and 24 to participate in a flag design competition. The flag will be a representation of the 16 days of activism which is an international campaign to challenge violence against women and girls. The campaign runs every year from November 25th, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to December 10th, Human Rights Day.

The winning design will be replicated and produced to be displayed during the 16 Days of Activism 2018, through the support of the 16 Days of Activism Planning committee and other partners. The purpose of this activity is to raise awareness on the issues surrounding Gender Based Violence particularly as faced by women and youth and to encourage a dialogue among young persons on the importance of speaking up against Gender Based Violence.

About the Competition

1. Competition Purpose

To raise greater awareness about the combined challenges of women and girls in the context of Gender Based Violence
To provide a public forum, for a conversation about how young people can be involved in speaking up against GBV
To give participants the opportunity to research explore the concept of 16 Days of activism and the importance of observing this campaign.

2. Who is Eligible?

Young persons in and out of school, between the ages of 13 and 24

3. Voting Committee

The committee responsible for choosing the winning design will be composed of members of the GBV Committee, the 16 Days of Activism Planning committee and local artist and/or graphic designer.

4. Entry Requirements

Participants have the option of submitting in two types of media: Hand Drawn OR Digital Graphic
The size of the flag must be 3 feet by 5 feet
A narrative describing the concept of the design
Original designs only, copyrighted artwork from other sources will not be permitted
Contact information including artist Name, Age, Address, Phone Number, and Email Address

5. Competition Rules

Deadline for submission: The deadline for final submission is Monday November 12th, 2018 at 5:00 pm.
Number of submissions: Participants may only submit 1 entry.
Credit to participants: Submissions must give full credit to all participants involved in the participants' submission.
Intellectual Property Rights: Submission of participant’s design establishes an agreement to allow Belize Family Life Association to use their design for any purposes consistent with the purposes of BFLA.
Choice of Winner: The participants agree that BFLA and the voting committee has the right to choose the design they feel best represents the concepts of the 16 Days of Activism and the intent of the competition.

6. Selection Criteria

Submissions will be reviewed and evaluated by the jury based on the following criteria:

Understanding and Demonstration: Effectiveness at clearly representing and understanding the 16 Days of Activism campaign and the relevance to bringing awareness to GBV, Violence Against Women, HIV/AIDS and Human Rights.
Quality of Ideas: Ability to explore and to develop thoughtful planning and design concepts consistent and supportive of the 16 Days of Activism.
Quality of Communications: Ability to clearly communicate the proposed design and concept in the narrative.