Drawing Contest: "My Rights Are Protected, My Responsibilities Matter!"
REGULATIONS
on holding the drawing contest
"My rights are protected, my responsibilities matter!"
💡 Contest Motto:
"Rights give opportunities, responsibilities help us grow!"
1. General Provisions
The drawing contest "My rights are protected, my responsibilities matter!" is held within the framework of the "Children's Voices" project among students of educational organizations located in four Community Development Programs (CDP) of the Public Foundation "Good Neighbors International" in the Kyrgyz Republic, dedicated to World Children's Day and the anniversary of the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, celebrated on November 20.
The contest aims to raise awareness among children and adolescents about their rights and responsibilities, develop creative abilities, foster legal culture, responsibility, and respect for the rights of others.
2. Goal of the Contest
Fostering an understanding of rights and responsibilities among children and teenagers through creativity, as well as raising awareness of the provisions of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
3. Objectives of the Contest
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Increasing legal literacy among children and teenagers;
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Fostering respect for human rights and children's rights;
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Developing a sense of responsibility for one's own actions;
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Developing creative abilities and artistic skills of the participants;
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Drawing public attention to child protection and violence prevention issues;
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Encouraging children's active participation in promoting ideas of respect, equality, and non-violence.
4. Contest Participants
Children and teenagers aged 13 to 17 are invited to participate in the contest.
Students from the following schools located in the target areas participate in the contest:
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Kok-Chu CDP
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Bolot Mambetov CDP
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Bel-Aldy CDP
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Zhapalak CDP
Participating Schools:
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Secondary General School No. 34 named after Ch. Tuleberdiev
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Secondary General School No. 35 named after Atabaev
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Secondary General School No. 30 named after A. Aliev
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Secondary General School No. 45 named after M. Myrzaev (Osh city)
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Secondary General School No. 48
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Secondary General School No. 68
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Nizhne-Chuy Secondary School named after Iskhak Razzakov
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Nizhne-Chuy Secondary School named after Absamat Masaliev
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Secondary School named after Aaly Tokombaev
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Secondary School named after B. Mambetov
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Secondary School named after A. Kolbaev
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Secondary School named after Zhusup Turusbekov
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Secondary School named after K. Tilekov
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Secondary School named after Zhuma Zhamgyrchiev
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Secondary School named after M. Dogdurov (Ton district)
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Secondary School named after Tailakov (Ton district)
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Secondary General School No. 18 named after Kubatbek Chokoev
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Secondary General School No. 22 named after Mukash Zhamgyrkanov
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Secondary General School No. 30 named after Kulmanbet Toktoraliev
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Secondary General School No. 29 named after Muktar Nurgaziev
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Secondary General School No. 34 named after Salaev
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Secondary General School No. 32 named after Beknazar
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Secondary General School No. 33 named after Artykbaev
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Secondary General School No. 21 named after Y. Alymbekov
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Secondary General School No. 19 named after Toktonaaly Ashyraliev
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Secondary School named after Abdymanap Mamyrov
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Secondary School No. 20 named after T. Zhundubaev
5. Topics of Contest Submissions
Contest submissions may reflect the following topics:
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Right to education;
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Right to protection from violence;
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Right to health and well-being;
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Right to rest, leisure, and development;
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Right to express one's opinion;
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Responsibilities of a child in the family, school, and society;
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Mutual respect, responsibility, and friendship;
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A world without violence;
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Safe and supportive environment for children;
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Observation and protection of children's rights.
6. Requirements for Submissions
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The artwork must correspond to the contest theme.
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Each participant may submit no more than one artwork.
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The work must be created independently.
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Any artistic technique is allowed (pencil, watercolor, gouache, pastels, markers, etc.).
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Artwork format: A3.
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The work must be neat and completed.
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Deadline: November 10, 2026.
The following details must be indicated on the back of the artwork:
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Participant's full name;
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Age;
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Grade / Class;
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Name of the educational organization;
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Village / City;
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Teacher's full name (if applicable);
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Contact phone number.
7. Evaluation Criteria
Contest entries are evaluated according to the following criteria:
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Criterion |
Maximum Points |
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Relevance to the contest theme |
20 |
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Coverage of the topic on children's rights and responsibilities |
20 |
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Originality of the idea |
20 |
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Artistic skill and quality of execution |
20 |
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Creative approach and expressiveness of the work |
20 |
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Total |
100 |
8. Procedure for Summing Up Results
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Evaluation of the entries is performed by a contest committee established by the organizers.
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Winners are determined based on the total score accumulated.
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The contest committee reserves the right to establish additional nominations.
9. Awarding
The best works of the contest will be exhibited at the "Menin ünum – menin kelechegim" festival held as part of the "Children's Voices" project in honor of World Children's Day.
Authors of the best works will be awarded:
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📜 Diplomas;
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🎁 Commemorative gifts;
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🏆 Valuable prizes.
All contest participants will receive certificates of participation.
10. Final Provisions
By submitting work to the contest, participants confirm their agreement with these Regulations and grant organizers the right to use the contest artworks for exhibitions, presentations, publications in project information materials, social networks, and other non-commercial purposes with mandatory attribution of authorship.
We invite children and teenagers to express their understanding of rights, duties, respect, responsibility, and a world without violence through creativity!
On May 21, 2026, a meeting was held between the Director of , Cho Sunheng, and the Rector of , Nurzat Ermekovna Totubaeva.
During the meeting, the parties discussed further cooperation, promising areas of joint activities, and the implementation of projects in the fields of agriculture, education, and local community development. Special attention was given to the introduction of innovative agricultural technologies, the development of research activities, and the improvement of farmers’ qualifications.
As a result of the meeting, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between and . The memorandum aims to strengthen partnership in the implementation of modern agricultural technologies, cultivation of agricultural crops, including through the IN VITRO scientific and production laboratory, as well as the realization of joint research and educational initiatives.
Following the signing ceremony, representatives of were given a tour of the IN VITRO scientific and production laboratory. During the tour, the laboratory’s achievements were presented, including the cultivation of virus-free potatoes and other agricultural products using modern biotechnologies.
It is worth noting that this year , together with the university, is implementing a pilot project on growing virus-free seedlings in the village of in the .
The parties expressed confidence that this cooperation will contribute to the implementation of sustainable and effective projects aimed at the development of agriculture and the support of farmers in .
The branch of the international humanitarian organization Good Neighbors International (GNI) in the Kyrgyz Republic invites qualified candidates to apply for the following vacancies:
Open positions:
- Program Officer – Bishkek
- Accountant – Bishkek
- Community Development Project (CDP) Officer – Bel-Aldy, Toktogul district
- Community Development Project (CDP) Officer – Zhapalak / Osh city
Good Neighbors International has been operating in Kyrgyzstan since 2014, implementing community development projects in Chui, Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Issyk-Kul regions.
📩 Interested candidates are required to submit their application (CV, Application Form for Employment at Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic, as well as additional documents such as recommendation letters, certificates, etc.) in English via email: gnkgz@goodneighbors.kg
Application deadline: May 10, 2026
More detailed information is available at: https://employment.kg/
For 35 years, Good Neighbors International has been actively working to combat poverty, placing the protection of the rights and dignity of people affected by poverty, disasters, and social vulnerability at the core of its mission.
Over the years, Good Neighbors has implemented projects around the world, supporting children, families, and communities, and contributing to sustainable development and improved quality of life.
We sincerely thank all our partners, donors, and communities for their trust, support, and collaboration.
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