The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2021; ONLINE VIDEO CONTEST

In 2016, the UN Secretary-General launched “The Sendai Seven Campaign” to promote each of the seven targets over seven years. The 2021 target is Target F: “Substantially enhance international cooperation to developing countries through adequate and sustainable support to complement their national actions for implementation of the present Framework by 2030”.

In keeping with the Day’s focus on the impact that disasters have on people’s lives and well-being, this year’s theme is about highlighting best practices and examples of international cooperation, which have a positive impact on the lives of people who live in disaster-prone parts of the world i.e. reducing the numbers of people affected by man-made and natural hazards including extreme weather events, epidemics and pandemics, and earthquakes, environmental catastrophe and technological disasters.

In dedication of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction and the Committee for Emergency Situations and Civil Defense under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan announce an Online Video Contest & a Quiz on knowledge of DRR, which will contribute to raise greater awareness about disaster risk reduction.

Participants should submit their best answers to the questions of the Quiz on knowledge of DRR following the link https://forms.office.com/r/ECwCKmBjdY

Everyone has an opportunity to show their talent and contribute to the safety of their community by raising awareness on disaster risk reduction by submitting their work. Please read below the terms and condition of the Online Video Contest.

Format

• In the Videos participants should complete the phrase – “Disaster Risk Reduction is _________________”

Then, say the following phrase #OnlyTogether… Prevention Saves Lives -

• All videos must be one-minute maximum of running time

Eligibility requirements:

Anyone with creativity skills is eligible to enter the contest.

Technical specifications for submission:

Videos should be submitted electronically by October 10, 2021 to:

dilshod.kodirov@un.org, with "IDDRR-2021-TAJIKISTAN" in the subject line

The submitted material must be an original creation - no copyrighted images may be used.

The participant must certify and warrant that the submitted material does not violate the rights of a third party or any copyright. The Organizers of the Contest are not responsible for intellectual property violations that might have resulted through the submissions.

Judging and notification of selected participants:

The Contest closes at 23:59 pm on October 10, 2021 qualifying materials will be judged on adherence to the Contest theme through its message clarity, composition, and overall presentation. UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction and the Committee for Emergency Situations and Civil Defense under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan will appoint a jury to judge the entries.

The selected entry will be announced on October 13, 2021 and the winner will be notified by e-mail.

Rights and ownership:

By submitting their works, participants agree to grant UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction and the Committee for Emergency Situations and Civil Defense under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan free of charge the right to use the submitted work in any manner and media, including without limitation, the right to publish, adapt, distribute, copy, display or translate in printed or electronic media even if they are not the winning entries.

Awarding:

The selected candidates will receive Certificates and Awards, will be invited to event dedicated to disaster risk reduction and the winners’ work will be used for materials of the international conferences of UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction and the Committee for Emergency Situations and Civil Defense under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan as mentioned above.