We are glad to tell you about application ECOWAS Peace Fund Essay Competition for the years 2021-2022 has begun. This post will provide you with additional information on how to apply and register for the ongoing ECOWAS Peace Fund Essay Competition and the requirements that it entails.
About ECOWAS Peace Fund
The ECOWAS Peace Fund (EPF) was founded on December 10th, 1999, under Article 36 of the 1999 Protocol related to the Mechanism for Conflict Prevention, Management, Resolution, Peacekeeping, and Security of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The ECOWAS Peace Fund (EPF) was established in May 2006 with the mission of funding and supporting relevant activities and initiatives addressing conflict prevention, management, and resolution, as well as peacekeeping, peacebuilding, and recovery, while also building the capacity of relevant stakeholders to promote long-term peace and human security in the West African region.
Requirements/Eligibility:
- Between the ages of 15 and 35,
- You must be a citizen of an ECOWAS member country.
- Submissions must be made in one of the three official languages of the ECOWAS: French, English, or Portuguese.
Categories and Age Groupings:
- Secondary school (15–21 years old) – 1, 200 –1, 500 words
- Tertiary (age 22–35) –1, 500 – 2, 000 words
Essay Competition’s Topics
- Is Peace Possible? How to get a peaceful and stable West Africa?
- Youth peace and security
- Women peace and security
- Youth Empowerment
- Radicalization and culture of peace
- Youth and proliferation of small arms and light weapons
- Youth and drugs
- Youth music and drama for peace
- The role of technology in ensuring peace and security
- The impact of youth unemployment on conflict in ECOWAS member states
Prizes:
- iPads and smartphones
- Laptops
- Bags, umbrellas, t-shirts, face caps, and a lot more are available.
- The winning essay will be published on the website of the ECOWAS PEACE FUND.
- An internship place at the ECOWAS Secretariat will be granted to the author of the winning article.
How to Submit Essay
All essays should be submitted through email to: epfessay@gmail.com
Visit ECOWAS Peace Fund official website for more information.
Source: Nyscinfo