Current 2020 Nigerian Essay Contest

In the run up to the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 (UNSCR 1325 (2000)) Women In International Security (WIIS) and the  Heinrich Böll Foundation Washington ,  DC  are launching an international graduate student essay competition 1325AndBeyond.   The essay contest is intended to highlight innovative and imaginative ideas and strategies to achieve the objectives of 1325 in the 2020s. We hope they will provide important input for the 20th anniversary deliberations of UNSCR 1325.  The top five essays will be recognized and will receive a monetary award. First place winner $1,325; Second place winner $1,000; Third place winner $750; Fourth and fifth place $250 For details, visit:   https://www.wiisglobal.org/1325-and-beyond/

UNOPS Global Innovation Challenge brings together innovators, entrepreneurs, programmers and developers to provide the creative ideas and solutions needed to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).     ADVANCING RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURE WITH TECHNOLOGY IN THE FACE OF CLIMATE CHANGE Climate change is one of the defining challenges of our time. From the stability of our ecosystems affecting human health, to our ability to grow food and create thriving communities, our future depends on how we tackle this challenge. Addressing the impacts of climate change on people, communities and nations requires the world’s infrastructure to be more resilient and better equipped to withstand increasingly frequent extreme weather events – ensuring that all people, in all corners of the world, can adapt, survive and prosper. But to get there, now more than ever, the world needs fresh ideas, solutions and technologies.

Why is this challenge important? The world as we know it is rapidly changing and Lagos, projected to become the world’s largest megacity by 2100, already faces significant challenges despite its position as a regional economic hub. These challenges present significant opportunities for entrepreneurs who leverage innovative approaches to build solutions that solve critical issues that impact residents within the city.  The Lagos Urban Innovation Challenge is designed to support the innovators and entrepreneurs who are shaping the Lagos of tomorrow.  What does the future of Lagos look like and how does your solution make the city better for everyone, including those in informal urban slums? Who can participate? 01 — Urban Focus Your urban solution or startup must operate in or focus on Lagos. Your proposed urban solution could make the city better for the many, not just the few. 02 — Stage and Team You must be an early stage startup/tea