#Kids4HumanRights



 

Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

 

  

 


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Drawing Contest Opening December 10, 2022 - until October 31, 2023

 

 

 

#StandUp4HumanRights
Organized by the Gabarron Foundation and the Queen Sofia Children's Art Museum

 

 Submissions are open

 

 

 

 

Introduction

 

 

Kids 4 Human Rights International Drawing Contest was celebrated in 2018 as its first edition to highlight the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and to create awareness about the importance of the Universal Declaration and its 30 Articles, adopted by the United Nations on 10 December 1948. The Universal Declaration promotes basic human rights so every woman, man and child on this planet can live and develop in dignity and peace - from the right to life, freedom and security; the right to education and freedom of expression and association, as well as the right to work, equal pay and freedom from all forms of discrimination. It is the most translated document around the globe available in over 500 languages.

 

Human Rights Day 2022 will mark the beginning of a year-long celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We celebrate all our inalienable rights and freedoms including a right to education, a decent living, health care and a right to live free from any form of discrimination among others.

 

Despite the efforts to protect human rights, the hostility toward human rights and those who defend them continues to rise. As a result, this year’s Human Rights Day advocates for everyone to stand up for their rights and those of others civil, economic, political and cultural rights. Additionally, the day aims to enlighten us about how our rights are a foundation of sustainable development and peaceful societies. The day also acknowledges the advocates and defenders of human rights around the world.

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PRESS RELEASE 

 

Ukrainian Children participate in art workshop

 to promote Human Rights

 

Spanish artist Cristobal Gabarron conducts this unique workshop in Brussels

 

Brussels, 14 June 2023 – On occasion of the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR),  the Gabarron Foundation, the Open Earth Foundation and the refugee committee Ukrainian Voices are excited to announce an engaging Kids' Art Workshop to protect, promote and monitor human rights.

 

This workshop, which will take place on 14 June from 14:00 to 17:30 at the Ukrainian Community Center(Rue du Commerce 44, 1000 Brussels), is part of the actions designed to promote the Global Drawing Competition Kids for Human Rights that celebrates the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Its goal is to empower children and students to enjoy their fundamental rights and freedoms thanks to the arts, in particular through the #Kids4HumanRights international art contest.

 

Artist Cristobal Gabarron defends: “Creativity fosters mental growth in children, allows them to have new ideas, new ways of thinking, helps them cope with their problems and builds their self-esteem.”

 

Background:

 

The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights teamed-up with Spanish artist Cristobal Gabarron and the Gabarron Foundation and launched on December 9, 2022 an international drawing contest urging young people to reflect on the importance of human rights.

 

“Kids for Human Rights” is designed to inspire children between the ages of 10 to 14 ages to produce creative artwork based on three possible themes: the human right they feel strongly about defending; a person they admire for his or her efforts in defending or promoting human rights; and how they, as individuals, can stand up for human rights in their own way.

 

This year’s 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights acts as a springboard for the global contest. Adopted in 1948, the Declaration is a milestone document that set out, for the first time, fundamental human rights to be universally protected.

 

During the workshop, children will have the opportunity to experiment with different mediums, such as paints, crayons, and collage materials. They will also be introduced to various artistic techniques, enabling them to develop their skills and broaden their artistic horizons.

 

The Kids' Art Workshop is open to children of all skill levels, from beginners to those with prior art experience. It offers a fantastic opportunity for young artists to learn, grow, and connect with fellow creative minds in a collaborative setting.

 

Ukrainian Voices RC is committed to following all local health and safety guidelines to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants. Adequate measures will be in place to maintain cleanliness, promote physical distancing, and provide a sanitized environment.

 

For media inquiries, interview requests, or further information, please contact:

 

Open Earth Foundation: Angel Carro at angel.carro@openearthfoundation.org

Ukrainian Voices:  Alina Koxanko at akoxanko@gmail.com

Gabarron Foundation: Aurora Rodriguez at aurora.rt@gabarron.org

 

 

PRESS RELEASE

Global drawing competition celebrates Universal Declaration of Human Rights anniversary and calls youth to action

 

Geneva, Switzerland, 9 December 2022 – The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights is teaming up with Spanish artist Cristobal Gabarron and the Gabarron Foundation to launch an international drawing contest urging young people to reflect on the importance of human rights.

 

The “Kids for human rights” international drawing competition invites young people aged 10 to 14 to produce creative artwork based on three possible themes: the human right they feel strongly about defending; a person they admire for his or her efforts in defending or promoting human rights; and how they, as individuals, can stand up for human rights in their own way.

 

This year’s 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights acts as a springboard for the global contest. Adopted in 1948, the Declaration is a milestone document that set out, for the first time, fundamental human rights to be universally protected.

 

Young artists have until 31 October 2023 to submit their artwork. The winners will be announced on 10 December, celebrated worldwide as Human Rights Day.

 

“The language and spirit of the Declaration have the potential to overcome division and polarization. It can make peace with nature, our planet, and point the way to sustainable development for future generations. Its light can shine in the daily lives of individuals, in communities, in their neighbourhoods, in schools, offices, and on the streets. But this requires our generation, including young people, to give the Declaration new life, to take ownership and to repurpose it to meet the needs of our time and the challenges of our future.” says Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Kids 4 Human Rights International Drawing Contest was celebrated in 2018 as its first edition to highlight the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and to create awareness about the importance of the Universal Declaration and its 30 Articles, adopted by the United Nations on 10 December 1948. Over 17,000 drawings from 71 countries met eligibility criteria to enter the competition.

 

“This massive participation was possible because the UN and the GF mobilized children, schools and civil society organizations by setting a series of children workshops, at the same time they promoted extensively all over the world through their network of offices and social networks”, adds artist Cristobal Gabarron, who, to inspire young people, created 30 original artwork depicting his vision of each of the articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

 

Human Rights Day 2022 will mark the beginning of a year-long celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We celebrate all our inalienable rights and freedoms including a right to education, a decent living, health care and a right to live free from any form of discrimination among others.

 

Tomorrow, we will open #Kids4HumanRights second edition International Art Competition for youth (ages 10-14) worldwide and will start the first workshop and at Spazju Kreattiv, Malta’s National Centre for Creativity in Valletta. Spanish Artist, Cristobal Gabarron and Maltese Artist Anna Calleja will led an interpretive workshop for children entitle “Human Rights in the Heart”, awakening curiosity and critical thinking.

 

Children will learn and interpret in an artistic way the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The workshop is inspired by the collection "The Color of Human Rights" by the Spanish artist Cristobal Gabarron, exhibited until Sunday December 11th at Spazju Kreattiv Centre as part of the exhibition “Gabarron, the colours of hope”, curated by Rupert Cefai.

 

Winners’ creations will be exhibited in various locations before becoming part of the art collection of one of the first museums in the world dedicated to children’s art, set up by the Gabarron Foundation. Headquartered in Valladolid, Spain, the Queen Sofia Children’s Art Museum houses a collection of some 60,000 artwork produced by children all over the world.

 

Artist Cristobal Gabarron (1945 Mula, Murcia, Spain) is known for his production of public art, as well as his work with the United Nations. Among other projects, in 2015 his “Enlightened Universe” sculpture, which he created for the 70th anniversary of the United Nations, was inaugurated in New York’s Central Park. It has since been exhibited in Geneva, Amsterdam, Brussels, Valladolid and this year in Valletta, Malta. Gabarron's work is focused on his interest in humanism, people who live in harmony with their natural surroundings, their peaceful coexistence, and the development of human values.

 

Full information on the contest can be found on the website http://kids4humanrights.org/

 

Follow the contest on social media using the hashtag: #kids4humanrights

#StandUp4HumanRights

#HumanRightsDay

#UDHR75

#10Dec

 

Twitter: UNHumanRights
Facebook: unitednationshumanrights
Instagram: unitednationshumanrights

 

Media contacts:

Marta Vaquero, Gabarron Foundation
mvaquero@gabarron.org; +34 983 362 490

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome to #Kids4HumanRights Contest

 

 

 

Milan Markovic
Regional Representative for Europe
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.

 

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The Drawing Contest

 

What do human rights mean to you? And why should they be respected and defended?

If you are between 10 and 14 years old, express yourself by taking part in this global art competition to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, one of the most important documents of the 20th century.

The Universal Declaration and its 30 Articles, adopted by the United Nations on 10 December 1948, promote basic human rights so everyone on this planet can live and develop in dignity and peace - from the right to life, freedom and security to the right to education and freedom of expression and association, as well as the right to work, equal pay and freedom from all forms of discrimination.

 

 

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Choose your Themes

 

The competition proposes three possible themes to inspire you. Choose a theme (or all of them), and start drawing… you can submit as many pictures as you like.

 

Theme 1: Paint or draw a picture about a human right you feel strongly must be defended.

 

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights contains 30 Articles. Choose one of these Articles and illustrate it in your own creative way. 

 

Theme 2: Paint or draw a picture of someone you admire for their efforts in defending or promoting human rights.

 

Many people are well known for their actions in defending a just cause, bringing changes to the laws of a country or improving civil and human rights. These include Martin Luther King, who fought for Black Americans’ civil rights, Nelson Mandela, the first black President to lead South Africa after the end of apartheid; Malala, the young girl from Pakistan who survived an assassination as she tried to defend girls’ right to go to school; Martin Ennals, a former Secretary-General of Amnesty International and human rights defender; or Shirin Ebadi, an Iranian lawyer who became the first woman judge in Iran and who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2003 for her work defending the rights of women and children. And many, many others. Tell us which human right defender you admire most.

 

Theme 3: Paint or draw a picture showing how you can defend or promote human rights.

 

There are many ways and simple actions a person can take to defend human rights: showing your intolerance towards actions that have an impact on other people’s dignity or rights, showing your disagreement with actions that go against the respect of human rights, participating in a march to defend a cause or signing a petition, disagreeing with your brother or sister when they express intolerant views or say bad things about other people because they are part of a minority or perceived to have fewer rights than others… Every day there are still too many times when speech or actions hurt other people for their beliefs or because of who they are… you can stand up for someone’s rights. 

Click here for terms and conditions of the contest. 

 

 

 
 
 

 
 

Submissions



 

open on December 10, 2022

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Prizes

 

For each category, the jury will designate a first-, second- and third-prize winner. Special awards of merit may be given at the jury's discretion.


All artwork selected in the final stages of the competition will become part of the collection of the Gabarron Foundation's Oueen Sofia Children's Art Museum.

 

 

The contest prizes are:

 

  • Theme 1 -  What is your favorite human right?

 

First Prize: Diploma and Tablet.

Second Prize: Diploma and Tablet.

Third Prize: Diploma and easel with painting equipment.

Honorable Mention: There will be 22 honorable mentions with a diploma.

 

  • Theme 2 - Who is your human rights hero?

 

First Prize: Diploma and Tablet.

Second Prize: Diploma and Tablet.

Third Prize: Diploma and easel with painting equipment.

Honorable Mention: There will be 22 honorable mentions with a diploma.

 

  • Theme 3 - What you could do for Human Rights?

 

 

First Prize: Diploma and Tablet.

Second Prize: Diploma and Tablet.

Third Prize: Diploma and easel with painting equipment.

Honorable Mention: There will be 22 honorable mentions with a diploma.

 

In addition, all the winners and honorable mentions will get:

 

  • Reproduction of the artwork in the catalogue and 1 copy of the digital catalogue.
  • Exhibition of the artwork in the commemorative exhibition of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
  • The image of the work will be used for commemorative items.
  • The artwork will be part of the permanent collection of the Queen Sofia International Children's Art Museum of the Gabarron Foundation (Pinacoteca Infantil Reina Sofía de la Fundación Gabarrón).


 

 

 

Workshop for schools

 

We encorage schools and groups of children around the world to organize drawing workshops on Human Rights that develop the concept of this contest about the awareness of Human Rights on our Kids.


In the current PDF teachers can follow our recomended guide lines to create the #Kids4HumanRights workshop. The drawings then can be sent to us to participate in the International Contest.


 

 

 

Competition Terms and Conditions

 

 

The Second Edition of “Kids for human rights” international drawing competition (the Competition) is being carried out by the Gabarrón Foundation in association with the United Nations Office at Geneva and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, based in Geneva.

 

Qualifying Entrants

  1. Competition participants must be between 10 and 14 years of age inclusively at the time of producing the artwork.

  2. Children who submit artwork to the contest must have their parents’ consent to do so and confirm this on the online submission form. (This will be valid for all children, whatever age they are).
  1. Persons connected with the competition and their immediate families are not eligible.
  1. Artwork must be original and created entirely by its author. Artwork subsequently found not to have been entirely created by the author will be disqualified.
  1. An entrant may be disqualified if there are reasonable grounds to believe any of the Terms and Conditions for the competition have been breached.

 

Competition Entries

  1. Children can enter as many submissions as they wish in any of the categories.
  1. All submissions must be made through the Competition Application Form at the following link
  1. At no stage in the Competition will a fee be charged for entry.
  1. Artwork must respect the themes established according to the categories defined and must have been sent before the deadline of October 31, 2023
  1. The artwork presented should not exceed A3 format.
  1. Drawings must be signed by the author and dated.

 

Competition Winners

  1. Competition winners will be chosen by a panel of judges selected by the UN Office at Geneva, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Gabarrón Foundation. In all matters, the decision of the panel of judges shall be final and shall not be subject to any form of appeal.
  1. Competition winners and shortlisted names may be published on the UN, OHCRH and Gabarrón Foundation websites
  1. Each entrant hereby agrees that the UN (and third parties authorized by the UN, OHCHR and the Gabarrón Foundation) may make any and all Submissions available in their publications and on their websites and any other media, whether now known or created in the future.  The participant grants the UN (and third parties authorized by the UN) a non-exclusive, worldwide, irrevocable license to use, display, publish, transmit, copy, make derivative works from, edit, alter, store, re-format the Submission for such purposes.
  1. Any entry and any information submitted by the participant must be personal to and relate specifically to the participant. The participant hereby warrants that his/her Submission and all information which he/she submits and/or distributes will not infringe the intellectual property, privacy or any other rights of any third party, and will not contain anything which is libelous, defamatory, obscene, indecent, harassing or threatening.  The Competition organizers reserve the right to screen, filter and/or monitor, as appropriate, any information provided by the participant and to edit, refuse to distribute or remove the same.

  2. The finalist must send by postal mail his/her original drawing. The organization will contact the finalist according to the data in the submission form.

 

 

 

 

Human Rights Day - 2022

 

 

 

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk - message to mark the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

 

 

 

 

 

The Colors of Human Rights by Cristobal Gabarron

 

 

 

 

 

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