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The Centre for Civic Education Pakistan has announced an essay writing contest for young people to share their perspectives on democracy and democratic citizenship in Pakistan. College and university students between the ages of 18 and 30) are invited to write short essays (under 2000 words) reflecting on their experiences with democracy. This can include their ideals, realities, and what they feel is the future of democracy in Pakistan. This contest is open for students from all over Pakistan.
This essay writing contest is part of the Centre’s proposed Democracy Festival to be held on September 15, 2008 to celebrate the first ever World Day for Democracy. The final submissions are due Sunday, May 31, 2008. All submissions must respond to at least one of the following questions:
- My vision of Pakistan as a democratic society and steps I can take to get there.
- How I can be an active and effective Pakistani citizen in the age of globalization
The three finalists from each group i.e. college students and university students will receive prizes worth PKR 7,500, PKR. 5,000 and PKR 2,500 respectively and their essays will be included in a special publication. Additionally, the finalists will also receive a scholarship to participate in the “National Conference on Civic Education for a Democratic Pakistan” that will take place in Islamabad on September 15, 2008.
All essays will be reviewed by the Working Group members of the Democracy Festival.
Essay Details
Deadline: May 31, 2008.
Essays must be submitted in English or Urdu and must not exceed 2000 words. Email completed essays to contact@civiceducation.org. or mail it on GPO box 1123, Islamabad. Please include your full name, birthday, contact information (mailing address, email address, and phone number), and name of educational institution.
For more information about this essay contest or the Centre for Civic Education Pakistan, please visit www.civiceducation.org or send an email to contact@civiceducation.org
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Tags: Centre for Civic Education Pakistan, Citizenship, Democracy
6 responses so far ↓
1 ab su // Jun 3, 2008 at 8:58 pm
CAN YOU PLEASE EXTEND THE DEADLINE!
this was just brought to my attention recently and i would really like to participate!
2 attaurrehman attaie // Feb 9, 2010 at 10:19 am
salam ma na mazmon likh bhaja tha
lakin os k bara ma moja aj tak koie itla mosol nahi hovi ha please inform me .
name of esay .role of youth in peacfull and tolerrent society of pkistan
3 IRFAN // Feb 18, 2010 at 12:16 pm
stuff required
4 raat ki rani // Mar 15, 2010 at 12:13 am
hehehehehe
5 raat ki rani // Mar 15, 2010 at 12:14 am
bakwass hai sara bakwass and gandaaaaaaa
6 Nawaz // Mar 15, 2010 at 7:52 pm
To some extent, I agree with “raat ki rani”. This is a lot of ‘bakwaas’ - more of a diversionary tactic rather than a serious competition.
In a genuine event, the topic I would like to see covered is ‘Honesty and Fairness in Governmental Institutions’.
Nawaz. Angry Man Of Pakistani Origin.
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