The International Telecommunication Union is inviting you to picture how Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs ) are playing an enabling role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Participate in building a collage of photographs from around the world by sending in pictures of your projects, people, and organizations that are leveraging the power of ICTs to make difference.

Rules and Conditions of the 2023 Contest:

  • Individuals must be older than 18 years of age at the time of entry to be considered eligible to participate and win in the Contest.
  • Applicants must not be an employees (or members of an employee’s nuclear family or household) of ITU or holding an offer for future employment with ITU.
  • All entries must be submitted in English.

The Contest shall consider only those submissions that fulfil the following requirements:

  • A maximum of 5 entries may be submitted by a photographer.
  • Photos must be submitted with a title, date shot, location, and caption (maximum 100 words) and details of the photographer.
  • Entries will only be accepted in digital format and must not be digitally enhanced or manipulated in any way.
  • Image files should be 7 megabytes or smaller, must be in .jpg format, and must have a capture resolution of 1600x1200 pixels.
  • Images must not be watermarked.

Selection and Prizes:

  • The three (3) winners of the Contest shall be determined by the selection committee and will be announced at the WSIS Forum 2023. The Organizer will notify the winners via email prior to the announcement and invite them to attend WSIS Forum 2023.
  • Each of the three (3) winners will receive prizes: for the winning photo, and for the first two runner-up photos. The winners will receive the prizes during the WSIS Forum 2023.
  • The three winning entries in the WSIS photo contest will be invited to participate in ITU’s #ICT4SDG campaign which highlights the many ways ICTs are contributing in addressing all the SDGs. A dedicated poster and other campaign materials highlighting their work will be created and shared within ITU and its stakeholders and the winner will have full use of all the material created.

The deadline for submissions is 1 February 2023.

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