Final calls for Kildare young people to enter speech writing competition to speak up about gender equality
The 18th of January is the final date for entries to the ActionAid Speech Writing Competition 2019, and young people from Co Kildare are being encouraged to make sure that their voices are heard.
The competition, now in its fifth year, aims to engage young people aged 14-17 with global issues, gender equality and sustainable development, and challenges them to use their voice to create positive change.
Eight young people will be shortlisted to deliver their speech at the prestigious national final in Dublin’s Royal Irish Academy on 20 March. The prize for the top two winners is a trip to Greece, where they will have a unique opportunity to see ActionAid’s work first hand and learn about how they can make meaningful change.
“The competition is an exciting way for young people to voice their opinion on issues that matter to them, whilst developing their public speaking skills and confidence. Each year the number of entries continues to grow and we hope that this year is no exception. The quality of entries from county Kildare has been consistently high and I would strongly encourage all young people to enter.” commented Siobhán McGee, CEO ActionAid Ireland.
ActionAid is committed to providing long term support to the most marginalised women and their children in some of the poorest communities across the world, so they can live a life free of violence and discrimination. The competition is funded by Irish Aid.
About the Speech Writing Competition
The ActionAid Speech Writing Competition is funded by Irish Aid as part of a public engagement programme in Ireland to raise awareness and support for international development issues. The competition is in its fifth year and continues to grow each year; last year we received 131 entries from over 40 schools across 19 counties in Ireland.
Choice of topics:
- If women had equal access to the workforce countries would develop more
- Men and boys need to play a larger part in tackling gender equality for women
- Gender equality is fundamental for every aspect of sustainable development
Visit https://actionaid.ie/speech-writing-competition/ for more information.
ActionAid provides long term support to women and children in developing countries, so they can overcome the obstacles holding them back. Our approach is to empower local women to take control over their own lives. ActionAid Ireland was established in 1983 and is a member of ActionAid International, one of the world’s most respected development federations.
Irish Aid funds an ActionAid Women’s Rights programme in Kenya, Nepal and Ethiopia. We use this funding to work with vulnerable communities in an effort to end early girl marriage, prevent gender-based violence, gain land rights for women and help girls receive an education.
You can read more at www.actionaid.ie/irish-aid
For further details and how to enter, visit https://actionaid.ie/speech-writing-competition, call 01 8787 911 or email [email protected].