How do you imagine the ideal future for girls?

That's the future where girls can become anyone they want to - a talented politician, a shining singer on stage, or an astronaut flying into space. However, for girl child living in conflict or at risk of becoming victims of gender-based violence & early pregnancy, her dream future is simply living in a peaceful world, and having freedom to choose her own life.

UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Natalia Kanem, emphasized: "Adolescent girls have a vision for a better future: Let’s stand with them, and not in their way". Accordingly, on celebration of this year's International Day of the Girl Child, UNFPA in Viet Nam launched a drawing contest for participants under 16 years old with the theme "Girl's Vision for the Future". The contest is a playground for children to unleash their creativity, with the message of promoting the right to development, freedom of choice, and autonomy over the body & future of every girl.

1. Contestants: Vietnamese citizens under 16 years old (regardless of gender)

2. Deadline for submission: October 11, 2024 - October 25, 2024

3. Prizes: The 03 best contestants in each age group will receive:

• 01 unique gift set from UNFPA, including a certificate, umbrella, hat, thermos and tote bag.
• Opportunity to display drawings in the main hall of the Green One UN House.

Submit your entries to email: tha@unfpa.org with the title "Dream Future Drawing Contest - [Name of contestant] - [Name of entry]"

Join UNFPA to create an ideal future for girls through the magical world of colors and drawings!