Do you have a strong interest in photography? A thrilling worldwide competition for photographers to display their skills is the UNESCO-UNEVOC Skills in Action Photo Competition 2025. This competition, which is organised by the International Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (UNEVOC) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), emphasises the creative role of technical and vocational education and training (TVET). It gives both professional and amateur photographers a chance to post striking photos, become well-known worldwide, and enter to win alluring rewards.
The first place winner will receive $750, the second place winner will receive $500, and the third place winner will receive $350.Winners and finalists will get certificates in addition to the financial incentives, and their work will be featured on UNESCO’s official websites and social media accounts, providing them with international visibility.
Submissions may address issues like AI and digital skills, equity in technology, green digital solutions, or digital skills for peace. The 2025 subject is “Youth Empowerment through AI and Digital Skills.” Originality, ingenuity, theme relevancy, and the capacity to convey a compelling message will all be taken into consideration while evaluating entries.
This is a rare chance for photographers everywhere to showcase their artistic abilities and have an influence on a global scale. Don’t pass up the opportunity to participate in this motivational UN photo contest.
Host Country: Online
Organised by: UNESCO-UNEVOC
Opportunity Type: Competitions
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Paid
Eligibility Criteria:
- Both professional and amateur photographers are welcome.
- Candidates must be at least eighteen years old.
- Submissions are only accepted from the original photographer or copyright holder.
- The theme of the competition must be reflected in the photos.
- High-resolution images should have at least 3000 pixels on the longest side and 300 DPI/PPI.
- Every identifiable person in the pictures, especially in close-up shots, must provide their consent.
- This consent must be obtained and maintained by the photographer.
- Simple modifications are permitted, but they must be noted on the submission form.
- Images produced by AI won’t be allowed.
- Collages of photos (more than one image in a single frame) are not allowed.
- Watermarks, logos, signatures, and overlays are not allowed on entries.
- Submissions that have nothing to do with the competition’s theme will not be taken into account.
Benefits:
- a sponsored contest with monetary awards and other benefits.
- $750 is the first reward.
- $500 is the second prize.
- Third place: $350.
- A certificate of recognition will be given to each winner and finalist.
- A selection of the submissions will be displayed on the official website of UNESCO-UNEVOC.
- An excellent chance for photographers to win prizes and become well-known worldwide.
Deadline: 15 September 2025
