“Through the CSocD55 photo exhibition, UNDESA DSPD is promoting and advocating for innovative and strong social policies that leave no one behind taking into account the needs of families, older persons, youth, persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples as well as cooperatives,” said Daniela Bas, Director of UN DESA's Division for Social Policy and Development.
The photos should be inspired by a story of social development and visually depict a strategy or policy for the eradication of poverty. Within this overarching theme, the photos must also be related to one of six categories within the eradication of poverty: Ageing, Cooperatives, Persons with Disabilities, Families, Indigenous Peoples and Youth. Along with the photograph, a human interest story should be provided to give context to the photograph and the approach to sustainable development featured.
Given that the priority theme of the CSocD55 is “Strategies for the Eradication of Poverty to Achieve Sustainable Development for all,” those with inspiring stories about overcoming poverty are especially encouraged to submit their photos.The CSocD is responsible for advising the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) on social development policy and implementation and is the leading functional commission on social development strategy. The conference will be attended by the Commission’s 46 Member States elected to four year terms by ECOSOC, NGOs and experts who play a role in advancing social development.
Interested photographers should submit 1-3 photos . All photos must be in color and have a minimum size of 3600 x 5400 pixels (180 ppi) or 6000 x 9000 pixels (300 ppi – recommended), as photos will be printed in large format. The photographs should be submitted as a JPEG, with sRGB colour space and 8-bit colour depth. Deadline is 21 November 2016.