[Originally posted on UNICEF web site]

The State of Your World

Contribute to the 2011 State of the World's Children - annual UNICEF publication

How do I contribute?

There are two ways to contribute – you can submit a quote, write a short essay, or both. Please click here for more information!

What is the state of your world?

Contribute to the 2011 State of the World's Children - UNICEF's flagship publication!

• UNICEF is seeking quotes and essays from adolescents (10-19 years old)
• Quotes can be up to 50 words; essays up to 800 words
• Deadline is July 30!

The State of the World’s Children (SOWC) has been UNICEF’s flagship publication for 30 years, and every year it closely examines a key issue affecting children. The report is translated into several languages and read by thousands of people in governments, the United Nations, media and the general public.   This year the report will focus on adolescents – like you! The report will include statistics and information about the challenges and opportunities facing adolescents around the world.  You can read more about previous editions of the SOWC at http://www.unicef.org/sowc/.

This year, there will also be a companion report written and edited by young people like yourself. A team of young people will review, select and edit your contributions and compile it into a report. In addition, a selection of contributions will be included in the SOWC report itself and be featured on SOWC-related websites. This is a great opportunity to have your voice heard in the global discussions that shape UNICEF’s work!