Unseen & Unspoken Poetry Competition Open for Entries

Deadline: 31 May 2017

To commemorate World Braille Day, the Commonwealth Youth Council launches “Unseen & Unspoken.” This is a segment of creative expression of the #iamABLE campaign through the art of poetry. The theme of the competition is “My disability does not define me.” The theme can be interpreted many ways – writers could focus on achievements and talents they have in spite of a disability, or positive traits they have or have developed as a result of their disability. The objective of the competition is to raise awareness of the experience and lives of young people with disabilities which are often unseen and not spoken of. Note that the CYC is taking a broad definition of disabilities to include visible and invisible disabilities such as autism and dyslexia…

Who can apply?

– Aged 15 – 29 years old
– National of Commonwealth country
– Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
– One poem per person
– Team submissions are permissible but restricted to teams of 3.

Submission guidelines: Commonwealth Youth Council

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