Women Empowerment under the scanner
The delegation of the European Union to Bangladesh has launched a photography competition themed “Women Empowerment”.
The delegation is organising its seventh photography competition in order to promote and stimulate interest and creativity in photography among amateur photographers in Bangladesh, and to provide an opportunity for disseminating and exhibiting their work. The deadline for sending submissions is February 28.
The theme explores the innovative spirit of Bangladeshi women, whose creativity and endurance in the face of economic uncertainty inspires globally, and notably among Bangladeshi youth. Contestants are encouraged to capture the creative means by which many Bangladeshi women find and create employment. However, while submissions can emphasise the resilience of Bangladeshi women, they should not be limited in their portrayal of job creativity in the country. Entries can use subject matter that reflects Bangladeshi women's engagement in the areas of education, governance, food and nutrition and sustainable development and how women have challenged unemployment, creating unique job opportunities and how these enterprises contribute to the Bangladeshi economy and society.
The contest is open to amateur photographers aged 16-30, who do not receive a major part of their income from photography. Each contestant should send in two photographs, although only one entry per photographer will be selected. The photographs must not have been previously published material or awarded at other competitions. Women photographers are strongly encouraged to apply. Further details of the application process can be found on the EU Delegation Bangladesh web site, https://eeas.europa.eu/ delegations/bangladesh_en.
Images will be judged on originality, technical excellence, composition, overall impact and artistic merit as well as the personal vision on the theme the photographer conveys. The three best photographers will be awarded plaques and certificates. Twelve images will be chosen for the 2018 calendar of the EU Delegation of Bangladesh, and 30 selected photos will be exhibited at the award ceremony.
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