JSC “Kyrgyz Post” and UNICEF announce a joint essay competition for children aged 9 to 15. Participants are invited to write an essay on the theme “Children’s Rights Every Day” and send it by mail.

The competition is dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Kyrgyzstan’s accession to the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the 30th anniversary of the founding of JSC “Kyrgyz Post.”

In their essays, children are encouraged to talk about their rights and explain how these rights help them in their everyday life. They can share their dreams and plans for the future, as well as discuss how they can use their rights to make the world a better place.

Works can be sent via the nearest post office using special stamps and envelopes, which are provided free of charge. Special stamps have been issued for the competition, allowing children to send letters for free.

Essays will be accepted until October 22, 2024, at the following address: 720001, Bishkek, Chui Avenue, 227, JSC “Kyrgyz Post.” The envelope must include the participant’s full name, home address, and a mobile phone number of the participant or their parent.

The essay can be written in either Kyrgyz or Russian and should follow the letter format with three main parts:
a) the date of writing in the upper left corner of the letter;
b) the greeting (introductory part) and main text;
c) the closing part (summary and farewell) with the signature.

Entries will be judged based on the following criteria:
1)Adherence to the letter structure;
2)Relevance to the given theme;
3)Creativity;
4)May include illustrations;
5)Word count should not exceed 800 words.
It is worth noting that the winners of the competition will receive valuable prizes, such as a laptop, tablet, phone, and other incentives.
For more information, please contact the number: 0705065106.