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SUMMARY:Why Should We Care? — Public Speaking Competition for Young People
DESCRIPTION:We live in a world where problems are everywhere — and it’s easy to shrug and move on. Why Should We Care? is a public speaking competition\, organised by Speak Up\, that challenges young people to do the opposite: to speak clearly about what isn’t working\, persuade others that it matters\, and propose what can be done. \nEach participant delivers a speech that answers two essential questions: \n\nWhy should we care?\nWhat can be done? (even at an individual level)\n\nTracks\n\nLocal Issues (Romanian): issues that affect your school\, neighbourhood\, or city.\nGlobal Issues (Romanian): climate crisis\, misinformation\, polarization\, rights violations\, and more.\nEnglish Track: any topic\, as long as it answers the two questions above.\n\nSpeech length\n\n5 minutes — participants aged 15+\n3 minutes — participants under 15\n\nTopic guidelines\nTopics are open\, but speeches must be: \n\nNon-discriminatory\nFree of harmful\, insulting\, or hate-inciting messages\nNot linked to extremist ideologies\n\nFormat (Hybrid event)\n\nIn-person (Bucharest): 14 February\, GDS\, Calea Victoriei 120 (attendance in the venue is only after email confirmation)\nOnline (Zoom): for participants from across the countryOnline speeches will be streamed and projected in the room.\n\nThe event is open to parents and the wider public. \nRegistration\nTo validate your registration: \n\nComplete the form: https://forms.gle/5YY6wrsoo8RfWw6D6\nSend a relaxed 1-minute video explaining your chosen topic:\n\n\nvia WhatsApp to +40 744 321 041\, or\nupload to YouTube (unlisted link) and include it in the form.\n\nNote for schools\nSchools registering more than two participants are kindly asked to provide a teacher available to serve on a judging panel.
URL:https://esu.ro/event/why-should-we-care-public-speaking-competition-for-young-people/
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