ILO/DPIrish Aid Photographic Competition: 

On the 25th October 2007, the International Labour Organization, Disabled Peoples’ International and Irish Aid jointly organized an Asia-Pacific photographic competition under the theme ”Decent Work for Persons with Disabilities” to raise awareness of the United Nations International Day of Disabled Persons on 3rd December 2007.

The competition was created to promote an understanding within the Asia-Pacific region of people with disabilities and their right to decent work. The photographs had to include disabled people in the work environment, including those who are self-employed, and be linked to the concept of decent work or of people advocating for their right o decent work.

The competition was open to everyone residing in the Asia-Pacific region over 18 years old and the first prize was USD1,000. Judging was carried out by a panel of experts comprising leading photographers, the International Labour Organization, governments, trade union, employer and disabled persons’ representatives.

In addition to the regional competition, country level contests were held in Cambodia and Thailand. The winners of these contests were announced separately.

The closing date for submitting photos was on 21st November and the winners were announced at an award ceremony held in the United Nations building in Bangkok on 3rd December 2007. The Deputy Prime Minister presented the awards to the winners.

The outstanding winning photos and other photographs presented for exhibition are available on this Web site under the photo gallery.

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