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XII INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC PROJECTS

Application Deadline: 22/06/2025

LOCATION: Spain

For the twelfth consecutive year, the Educating the Eye Photographic Association, with the support of the Mercè Rodoreda library in Castell d’Aro, Platja d’Aro and s’Agaró, is newly organising the international competition for photographic projects “Educating the Eye.”

ELIGIBILITY:

Participation is free, the theme is free, and photographers of all levels can participate. 

Each author can present a maximum of two photographic projects. The creativity and expressive capacity of the projects are especially valued.

In addition, the finalist and winning projects may be exhibited in the municipality of Castell d’Aro, Platja d’Aro and S’Agaró.

It is important to read the complete rules well and not wait until the last minute to upload your project, to avoid a possible collapse of the system.

It is important to read the complete rules well

The contest is managed “technologically” on the Digital Contests platform.

You will be able to register in the window above “Digital Contests” during the established registration period. You can enter your email and password if you already have an account on the platform, or create a “new user”.

How to upload your project? Projects are uploaded in different parts: (A) a PDF with the author’s data/bio, (B) a PDF with a description and motivation of the first (or only) project, (C) your photographs of the first (or only) project in JPG.

If you have two projects, you can submit the second project in sections D and E of the platform.

We remind you that for the 2025 edition you can register between April 28 and June 22, 2025.

Don’t wait until the last minute to upload your project, to avoid a possible system crash.

BENEFIT:

A total of €5,000 in prizes will be awarded, divided among 5 winning projects.

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AFRICAN YOUNG WOMEN LEADERS (AFYWL) FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME 2025

Application Deadline: 01 June 2025

LOCATION: USA

You are invited to apply to the AUC-UNDP African Young Women Leaders (AfYWL) Fellowship Programme – a partnership between the African Union Commission and the United Nations Development Programme.

The African Young Women Leaders Fellowship Programme offers an interesting 12-month assignment with UNDP at its HQ in New York or in one of its regional or country offices. There will be no placement in hardship locations.  

ELIGIBILITY:

Education: Completed Master’s degree or equivalent in Economics, Political Science, Business Administration, International Relations/Development, Law, Communications, Digitalization or other related development field. 
Experience: Maximum cumulative two years (post bachelor/postmaster degree) of relevant and paid working experience in research, analysis and programme/project development, implementation and management. 
Language Requirements: Strong working knowledge of English is required

Proficiency in at least one additional AU working language (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese or Spanish) is an advantage

Female candidates accepted only

National of an African Union member state  

Maximum Age of 30 at the date of application.

Available in 2025/2026 to dedicate 12 months for a fellowship assignment.

Available late 2025 to relocate to duty station and start the Fellowship assignment.

Willing to live and work outside country of residence on an assignment which leverages on your skills & potential.

Understanding of, and interest in, poverty eradication, sustainable structural transformation, the SDGs and Agenda 2063.

Capacity to gather comprehensive information on complex problems or situations, and ability to evaluate and analyze information accurately in order to identify key issues and solutions.

Additional expertise and background in digital transformation, strategic partnerships and communications, development intelligence and innovation will also be considered. 

BENEFIT:

Each fellow will receive a monthly stipend to support accommodation and basic living costs at their respective duty station. In addition, paid leave and an earmarked learning budget will be allocated for undertaking relevant learning and development activities.

The Fellowship programme will cover expenses related to travel and medical insurance for the fellow only. Please note that the Fellowship Programme does not cover allowances, or any expenses related to your family members (travel, visa, schooling, health insurance, etc.).

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