ELCOP Human Rights Poster Presentation Competition, 2023

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10 December 2023

Recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world. —Preamble of the UDHR, 1948

There is something very communicative at the heart of human rights. As a concept, human rights are simultaneous hope and desire for the way our being in this world together. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) 1948 grasps the agony of the human situation and shapes the responses to surrounding the idea of ‘dignity’. What do we see when we see human rights? The relation between what we see and what we know is never settled. Yet we try to project the idea of human rights in many forms. Human rights messages can better be conveyed through images, photographs or a combination of texts and images.   With a view to promoting the idea of human rights imagery, ELCOP, on the 75th anniversary of the UDHR’s adoption, attempts to organize a poster presentation competition keeping the theme of “image and human rights” in mind.      SUBTHEMES:

  • Civil and Political Rights;
  • Economic, Social and Cultural Rights;
  • Pluralism, Diversity and Human Rights;
  • Copyrights and Human Rights;
  • Labour Law & Human Rights;
  • Collective Rights: Women, Indigenous, Children, Refugees, Minority Rights etc; and
  • Solidarity, Developmental and Other Emerging Human Rights.
  • GENERAL RULES:
  • Law students in any university in Bangladesh and other South Asian countries are eligible to participate. Students coming from other disciplines like anthropology, criminology and fine arts may also apply.  
  • The competition is open to both individuals and teams. In the case of forming a team, it shall consist of two (2) members from the same university.
  • The official language of the Poster Presentation shall be English.
  • The dress code for the participants during the poster presentation competition shall be formal/semi-formal.
  • The competition will be held through the Zoom platform.
  • POSTER PRESENTATION RULES AND GUIDELINES:
  •  For poster:
    • Posters can be handmade or digital on one side page.
    • Theme: “Image and Human Rights” (Titles for posters can demonstrate creativity, but they must address the issues of human rights, particularly matters falling within the subthemes stated above) 
    • The name/names of the participants must be included in the poster.
    • Posters and abstracts should not contain the names of participants’ respective universities. 
    • Participants can use any standard size to create handmade or digital posters containing any non-copyrighted image or photographs or a combination of texts and images. The recommended poster size for handmade is 18’*24′ and 2500*3750 pixels for the digital poster.
    • Participants may use 35% text, 40% graphics, and 25% space in their posters for a decent look.
    • Use font size in that way which will be viewable to judges. Participants may use charts and graphs to illustrate data (avoid large tables of raw data).
    • Make sure the ideas flow logically from one section to the next.
  • For Abstract:
    • Participants must give an abstract (a summary of the objectives of the poster) in the poster, and the same Abstract should be sent to the provided mail address in Microsoft Word format. (both for the digital & and handmade posters)
    • Abstract word limit: 300 words (maximum).
    • The word file of the abstract should include the poster title, participants’ names, and section headings such as Objectives, Materials, Results, Conclusion, etc.
    • Do not include graphs, tables, images, and references in the abstract.
  • For Oral Presentation:
  • All participants are required to give an oral presentation in the preliminary round. Organizers will show the posters on the screen during the oral presentation.
  • An individual participant or a team will get four (4) minutes for their oral presentation.
  • The judges panel might allow 1 (one) minute extra time for any network loss during the presentation if the reason for the loss appears to them vividly justified. 
  • In case of total internet disruption, the participants may be recalled again to make presentation after all other presentation have been made. 
  1. 3. POSTER & ABSTRACT SUBMISSION:
  • Participants should submit their posters in a 1-page PDF file. (for both Handmade/Digital Posters). 
  • Participants who will submit handmade posters are required to send an extra 3-4 pictures along with the PDF file in vertical/portrait orientation with high resolution.
  • All the posters should be submitted by 15 December 2023 to elcop71@gmail.com, mentioning the name of participants and institution name in the mail body and attaching the PDF of the poster and abstract.
  • Submissions after the deadline will not be accepted.  
  1. FORMAT:

3.1 The format for this competition will be two rounds:     3.1.1 Preliminary round:

  • For this round, all participants are required to deliver an oral presentation.
  • Individuals and teams ranking in the top ten will advance to the Final Round.

    3.1.2 Final round:

  • Participants (individuals or teams) qualified for the final rounds will again make their presentation before a new set of judges.    
  • Criteria for Evaluation:
  • There will be markings on the title, abstract, design, content, oral presentations, rules and guidelines, etc.
  • AWARDS:

Following are the Awards for Winners of the Poster Presentation Competition:

  1. Championship Award
  2. 1st Runner-Up Award
  3. 2nd Runner-Up Award
  4. Distinctive Poster Award
  5. Smart Presenter Award

Award-winning posters will be published in the monthly ELCOP Bulletin, with the consent of the awardee. All participants and winners will get certificates of participation to be sent electronically and physically. Winners will be awarded either through a program on the Zoom platform participated by all participants or a physical program attended by the invitees at the ELCOP Office, Dhanmondi, whichever appears convenient. 

  • REGISTRATION PROCESS
  • Send the Registration fee: BDT. 100/- (individual/team) through Bkash/Nagad/Rocket at 01988100566 (Personal)
  • Please mention your full name in the reference section of your preferred payment method.
  • After completion of your payment, fill up the Registration Form with the Transaction ID. Registration Form Link- https://forms.gle/4tzwFTXbs3xq4EZc6 
  •  IMPORTANT DATES 
  • Registration: 05 December 2023
  • Submission of Poster & Abstract: 15 December 2023
  • Online Presentation: 19 December 2023
  •  CONTACT DETAILS
  • For more queries regarding the rules and registration process of the competition: Aranna Hossain Sakib, Program Manager, ELCOP-HRSS- +8801988100566; or
  • Email us at elcop71@gmail.com.