ELIGIBILITY:

The competition is opened to participants from all ages and nationalities, that are Africans or identify as people of African descent.

Be submitted in vector format preferably (.ai,.svg or .eps). If the participant cannot submit it in vector format, a transparent TIF of the file in high quality must be sent (a minimum of 2500px).

If the visual includes colours (a limited color palette is recommended), please also submit a single ink version. Please keep in mind that the file will be printed on different media and materials.

The design should be scalable, as it will be used at a wide range of sizes.

The Font used must support non-Latin alphabet, as the logo will be used in communications in all United Nations official languages, namely: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish. For this purpose, the contestant may use the brand font of the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), Futura Std for the design, which would make the translation of the logo easier. The contestant can propose different layouts for using the type on the design, taking into account that the design needs to work in the other UN languages (the logo concept must still work when flipped for Arabic).

Please do not use the UN emblem in your designs, including portions of the UN emblem.

BENEFIT:

The winner will be announced at the end of the year. The winner will be contacted before the announcement. The winner will receive:

An all-expenses paid trip to New York to participate in the 4th session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent taking place from 14 to 17 April 2025. The winner will also be presented during the opening ceremony of the 4^th session.

Support the organization of an art exhibition during the session (provided that the winner has a portfolio that could be showcased in line with relevant UN policies)