THE Australian Human Rights Commission is once again running its photography competition, with a $600 prize up for grabs for the most outstanding image.
The Commission holds its photo competition every couple of years with the last one attracting a record 450 entries.
The theme for the 2017 competition is Home, inspired by Eleanor Roosevelt's famous quote "Where, after all, do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home..."In a statement announcing the competition the Commission said: "Photography is a powerful medium with a long history in the promotion and advancement of human rights around the world. Photos foster empathy for the suffering and experience of others, community engagement and positive social change. No one can forget the impact of photos such as Nick Ut's famous photo The Terror of War of child Kim Phuc after a napalm attack during the Vietnam War."
Overall winners will receive their prizes at the 2017 Human Rights Awards on December 8 in Sydney. A selection of photos from the Competition will also be on display.
The two categories are: Under 18 and 18 and over.
Entries close September 30.
https://photocompetition.humanrights.gov.auThe 2017 Human Rights photo competition is now open.
The 2017 photo competition by the Australian Human Rights Commission explores the broad theme of Home, and we'll showcase here a selection of the best photos you've sent us.
The theme is inspired by Eleanor Roosevelt's famous quote: “Where, after all, do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home..."
About the competition
There will be two categories for entries: Under 18 and 18 & over.
Overall winners will receive their prizes at the 2017 Human Rights Awards on December 8 in Sydney. A selection of photos from the Competition will also be on display.
Prize is a $600 voucher to spend at JB-Hifi, Apple or camera store.
The competition will close on 30 September 2017.
If you have a query about the competition, please email
photocomp@humanrights.gov.au 
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