Essay Writing Competition on Zero Discrimination Day by NSS Unit, USLLS, GGSIPU: Submit by March 15!

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13 Mar 2024

Categories: Essay Competitions

About the University

University School of Law and Legal Studies at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, situated in Dwarka, New Delhi, was founded in 2001. The college aims to furnish an intellectually stimulating, socially invigorating, and professionally enriching education.

This is achieved by nurturing academic potential, fostering critical analytical ability, and honing skills in advocacy, counselling, and ADR. The Law School aspires to unveil new horizons in the realms of law, legal studies, and theoretical and clinical legal education. The Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University has been accredited with a CGPA of 3.56 on a seven-point scale at A++ Grade valid for 7 years from 14-02-2023.

About “NSS MARCH FOR CHANGE”

The National Service Scheme (NSS) stands as a beacon of collective action and unity in a world marked by diverse challenges and dynamic opportunities. As we embark on the NSS March for Change, under the theme “Building a Better World Together,” we are not merely organising events; we are catalyzing a movement.

This theme encapsulates the essence of NSS, embodying its spirit of inclusivity, collaboration, and proactive engagement. Throughout the month, we will rally around a series of events and competitions that not only showcase our commitment to addressing global challenges but also celebrate the power of unity in fostering positive change.

Each event is carefully curated to resonate with the core values of NSS, inviting participation from every corner of our community and beyond. While the events listed here are just a glimpse, they embody the spirit of our collective effort to create meaningful change.

About the Competition

The Essay Writing Competition, hosted by the NSS Unit, University School of Law and Legal Studies, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University on the occasion of Zero Discrimination Day on March 1, 2024, centred on the United Nations’ designated theme, ‘To Protect Everyone’s Health, Protect Everyone’s Rights.’

This competition aims to amplify awareness, ignite discussions, and foster critical thinking among participants regarding the intersectionality of health and human rights. By participating in an essay competition, people can develop their critical thinking and research skills. This can help them better understand the complex issue of discrimination, and can also help them identify ways to prevent it when done unknowingly.

By holding an essay competition, we can encourage community involvement and engagement in the fight against discrimination. By providing a platform for people to share their knowledge and ideas, we can help advance the fight against discrimination.

Eligibility

The competition is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students of Delhi only.

Theme

The UN-designated theme for Zero Discrimination Day, 2024, is ‘To Protect Everyone’s Health, Protect Everyone’s Rights.’

Rules

The essay should be within 1000 words and not less than 500 words. It should not exceed the word limit, or it would lead to disqualification.
The essay should be an original piece of work of the participant. Copied entries will not be considered for the competition.
All entries must be submitted through the Google form circulated by the NSS Law Unit only.
Only one entry per participant is allowed.
The judges’ decision would be final and binding in all circumstances. The panel of judges will consist of scholars in the field of sociology.
Assessment of the Essay: The entries will be assessed based on these criteria –
- Originality and Clarity of the Content
- Quality of the Analysis and Research
- Language and Structure of the Essay