Submissions are invited for NHRC Human Rights Photography Competition 2024. The last date of submission is July 7, 2024.
About NHRC
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India was established on 12th October, 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Act (PHRA), 1993 as a statutory body for the promotion and protection of human rights as well as generate awareness in the country.
The Commission comprises of Chairperson and five Members including a woman Member. It is supported in its functioning by the five substantive divisions of law, investigation, research, training and administration having specialist officers as part of the secretariat headed by the Secretary General and Chief Executive Officer.
Competition Details
The Commission also engages with people in general for human rights advocacy. Its annual short film competition on human rights since 2015, moot court competitions in law colleges and universities, painting, quiz and debate competitions are some of such important events. This online photography competition on human rights is also an effort in that direction.
The Commission will have the right to use award-winning photographs on various aspects of human rights for awareness purposes. These will be uploaded on the website of the Commission.
This activity is hosted in collaboration with MyGov.
Themes
- Child Labour.
- Challenges of destitute elderly.
- Environmental Hazards impacting life on planet Earth.
- Celebrating human rights & values in Indian diversity.
- Celebrating gender equality.
- Development initiatives improving life and living standards.
- LGBTQI+ life, rights and challenges.
- Women (rights, challenges, their contribution to the development of the nation.
- Beggars.
- Disability (rights, challenges, achievements).
Guidelines
- The submission will be through either the MyGov portal or the NHRC.
- The competition is open to Indian citizens.
- There is no entry fee to participate in the contest which is open to Indian citizens of age 14 years and above only.
- All the participants to ensure that his/her MyGov profile is accurate and updated since this profile shall be used for further communication. This includes details such as name, e-mail id and mobile number.
- Submissions beyond the last date and time of submission shall not be considered.
- The applicant can send a maximum of two photographs under two different themes for the competition.
- Photos should be originally shot by the applicant and if these are found to be infringing copyright, these will be rejected.
Prizes
- 1st Prize 15,000/-
- 2nd Prize 10,000/-
- 3rd Prize 5,000/-
- 7 consolation prizes of Rs. 2,000/- for each.
How to Submit?
Interested participants can submit online via this link.
Submission Deadline
The last date of submission is July 7, 2024.
Click here to view the official notification of NHRC Human Rights Photography Competition 2024.
