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Youth contest fosters dialogue on armed conflict

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is launching a global “young reporter” competition. This is aimed at enabling people between the ages of 18 and 25 to better understand how violence affects young lives and share their views on armed conflict with others.

Four winners will be chosen to travel to a country that has been affected by armed conflict where they will be able to talk with other youth who have lived through fighting or suffered its consequences.

At the end of their weeklong visit, each winner will be expected to produce a "story from the field," which will be presented at a special event next year in Geneva on World Red Cross Red Crescent Day.

To be eligible, applicants must have strong communication skills. They should be interested in youth issues, have a desire to do something that will have an effect on people's lives, and have done voluntary work related to social or humanitarian services.

The deadline for submissions is 1 October 2010. The winners will be notified by 1 November 2010. For full entry details, please go to www.icrc.org/eng/competition.

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