To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Human Rights House in Vilnius is conducting a competition for the best photograph illustrating a human right or freedom in Belarus.
When: Monday, 10. November 2008
To: Sunday, 30. November 2008
Host: Human Rights House in Vilnius
More info: humanrightshouse.org/Articles/5327.html
The competition is open to the Belarusian citizens and residents. More detailed information about the competition and participation terms and conditions (in Belarusian) is available here.
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