CALL FOR APPLICATION
Fine Arts Festival
The 1st Short Story Contest (Shiraz Literary Award)
Shiraz-OIC Youth Capital 2017
Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF), an international organization affiliated to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), announces the call for application for the Shiraz OIC Youth Capital 2017 – Fine Arts Festival & The 1st Short Story Contest issued by the hosts of the “Shiraz – OIC Youth Capital 2017” international programme. The Contest aiming to bring together young writers from the OIC geography and Award Ceremony will be held in the city of Shiraz, Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI), on 19 December, 2017.
The Festival’s Main Objectives:
- Expanding and valuing short stories.
- Highlighting the necessity of the development of writing and publishing short stories in OIC Member States.
- Supporting production and publication of short stories which revolve around Peace and Human Respect.
The Festival’s Policy:
Short stories, which meet the following requirements, may enter the festival’s competitive section:
- Short stories should be written Only in English Language and up to 1500 words.
- Short stories should be typed in Microsoft Word (Font: Times New Roman (Headings CS), Size: 14)
- Short stories should be sent in the format of DOC file and via this email (syz.icyf.story@gmail.com) to the secretariat of the festival. Please also take note that all the participants should fill out a participation application form and attach it to their email. It is obvious that completing the form means that the participant is the writer of the short story and if any legal claim is filed against it, he/she will bear the responsibility and that the festival carries no responsibility for the rights regarding the ownership of short stories.
- Subjects of Peace and Human-Moral Values constitute the salient and main axes of the festival.
- Defective files and/or formats other than those mentioned here will not be included in the best work selection phase.
Awards:
The First-Rank Winner: $1000 Cash prize
The Second-Rank Winner: $700 Cash prize
The Third-Rank Winner: $500 Cash prize
General Regulations for Participation in the Festival:
- The festival is open to all youth of OIC Member States and beyond between the ages of 18 and 35.
- Participation is open to public and free of charge.
- Short stories ascending to the final stage of the contest will receive a Participation Certificate.
- There is no limitation on the number of works to be submitted.
- The festival’s secretariat bears no responsibility towards damages to works due to failed submission on the part of participants.
- After the short stories are submitted to the festival, they cannot be excluded from it.
- It is the secretariat’s task to adopt final decisions as regards unexpected cases, which are not included in the present regulations, or obscurities resulted from its content as well as making changes in some of them.
- Completion of participation application form means all the regulations are accepted by the participants.
- The process of sending short stories to the secretariat is one-staged and submitted files are directly and unchangeably judged.
- The works may not be changed or re-sent at all.
- No award will be presented to two or more works with similar values.
- The presence of selected writer or his/her representative at the closing ceremony is required to pay homage to the festival and receive the award.
- The secretariat of festival shall bear the complete costs of round-trip tickets and accommodation of the final winners to participate in award ceremony.
The Festival’s Timeline:
Deadline: 1 December 2017 at 23:59 according to Tehran Time.
Announcing the final winners: 11 December 2017
Award Ceremony: 19 December 2017
Backup Mobile Number: +989367419457
Festival’s Email: syz.icyf.story@gmail.com
CALL FOR APPLICATION
Y-SHIRAZ – 2nd OIC Youth Capital Film Awards
Shiraz – OIC Youth Capital 2017
Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF), an international organization affiliated to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), announces the call for application for the Shiraz OIC Youth Capital 2017, Y – SHIRAZ 2nd OIC Youth Capital Film Festival issued by the hosts of the “Shiraz – OIC Youth Capital 2017” international programme. The Contest aiming to bring together young film makers from the OIC geography and Award Ceremony will be held in the city of Shiraz, Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI), on 19 December, 2017.
The Festival’s Main Objectives:
- Expanding and valuing short films in three documentary, narrative (fictional) and animated forms.
- Highlighting the necessity of developing short films in Islamic countries.
- Supporting production of short films which revolve around Peace and Human Respect.
The Festival’s Main Parts:
Narrative (Fictional) Short Films Contest
Narrative short films, which meet the following requirements, may enter the festival’s competitive section:
- The film’s running time: short films with running time ranging from 100 seconds to 15 minutes may be involved in the festival.
- The applicants for participation in the festival should fill in a registration form. It is obvious that completing the form means that the participant is the owner of the film and if any legal claim is filed against it, he/she will bear the responsibility and that the festival carries no responsibility for the rights regarding the ownership of films.
- If a film contains dialogues, it is strongly suggested that English subtitle be included as the festival is not responsible for providing it.
- Subjects of Peace and Human-Moral Values constitute the salient and main axes of the festival.
- There is no limitation on the films’ techniques.
Animated Short Films Contest
Animated short films, which fulfill the following requirements, may enter the festival’s competitive section:
- The film’s running time: short films with running time ranging from 100 seconds to 15 minutes may be involved in the festival.
- The applicants for participation in the festival should fill out a registration form. It is obvious that completing the form means that the participant is the owner of the film and if any legal claim is filed against it, he/she will bear the responsibility and that the festival carries no responsibility for the rights regarding the ownership of films.
- If a film contains dialogues, it is strongly suggested that English subtitle be included as the festival is not responsible for providing it.
- Subjects of Peace and Human-Moral Values constitute the salient and main axes of the festival.
- There is no limitation on the films’ techniques.
Documentary Short Films Contest:
Documentary short films, which comply with the following requirements, may enter the festival’s competitive section:
- The film’s running time: short films with running time ranging from 100 seconds to 15 minutes may be involved in the festival.
- The applicants for participation in the festival should fill in a registration form. It is obvious that completing the form means that the participant is the owner of the film and if any legal claim is filed against it, he/she will bear the responsibility and that the festival carries no responsibility for the rights regarding the ownership of films.
- If a film contains dialogues, it is strongly suggested that English subtitle be included as the festival is not responsible for providing it.
- Subjects of Peace and Human-Moral Values constitute the salient and main axes of the festival.
- There is no limitation on the films’ techniques.
Technical Requirements for Works:
Registration in the festival and uploading the films should be conducted through visiting this website (https://shirazoyc.com/en/filmawards). The works should be uploaded in the festival’s website for initial examination with qualities ranging from 480p to 720p, mp4 format and frame rate of 24fps. Please also take note that in case the film is selected to be exhibited in the festival, it should possess these features; quality and frame rate of 1080p and 30fps, respectively. Therefore, the filmmakers should prepare this format in advance. After uploading the films and filling out the registration form (personal information), the participants would receive a tracking code through an email.
Important Hint: Defective files and/or formats other than those mentioned here will not be included in the best work selection phase.
Important Hint: When submitting and uploading files, the film’s title should be written on its folder. Also, the registration code received from the website should be kept.
Important Hint: If your film is accepted at the final phase, all the complementary information including stage and backstage photos, director’s photos etc should be delivered to the secretariat.
Awards:
The Festival’s Best Film: The Festival’s Statue (Cypress Statue, the Symbol of Shiraz City) – Honorary Diploma- $1000 Cash prize
The Best Documentary Film: Honorary Diploma- $1500 Cash prize
The Best Narrative (Fictional) Film: Honorary Diploma- $1500 Cash prize
The Best Animated Film: Honorary Diploma- $1500 Cash prize
General Regulations for Participation in the Festival:
- The festival is open to all youth of OIC member states and non-member states or other Muslim Countries between the ages of 18 and 35.
- Participation is open to public and free of charge.
- Films ascending to the final stage of the contest will receive a Participation Certificate.
- There is no limitation on the number of works to be submitted.
- Films, which fall short of technical and display standards, will be removed from the contest.
- The festival’s secretariat bears no responsibility towards damages to works due to failed submission or uploading on the part of participants.
- After the films are submitted to the festival, they cannot be excluded from it.
- It is the secretariat’s task to adopt final decisions as regards unexpected cases, which are not included in the present regulations, or obscurities resulted from its content as well as making changes in some of them.
- Completion of participation application form means all the regulations are accepted by the participants.
- The process of sending films to the secretariat is one-staged and submitted files are directly and unchangeably judged.
- The works may not be changed or re-sent at all.
- No award will be presented to two or more works with similar values.
- As regards films produced by more than one director, it is required that an individual be introduced to the festival on behalf of directing group.
- The presence of selected producer or his/her representative at the closing ceremony is required to pay homage to the festival and receive the award.
- The secretariat of film festival shall bear the complete costs of round-trip tickets and accommodation of international winners of each part in order to participate in award ceremony.
The Festival’s Timeline:
Deadline: 1 December 2017 at 23:59 according to Tehran Time.
Announcing the final winners: 11 December 2017
Award Ceremony: 19 December 2017
Backup Telephone Number: +989367419457
Festival’s Website: www.shirazoyc.com
CALL FOR APPLICATION
Quran Recitation Contest
Shiraz – OIC Youth Capital 2017
Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF), an international organization affiliated to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), announces the call for application for the Shiraz OIC Youth Capital 2017 – Quran Recitation Contest issued by the hosts of the “Shiraz – OIC Youth Capital 2017 international programme. The Contest aiming to bring together young Qāri’s and Hafizs from the OIC geography and beyond will be held in the city of Shiraz, Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI), on 30 October – 1 November, 2017.
Contest Branches:
- Recitation (Qira’aat):
- Tajweed (القراءة و التجوید) (for Men)
- Tarteel (ترتیل القرآن) (for Women)
- Memorization (Hefz)
- Memorization of 10 Juz’s حفظ عشرة أجزاء)) (for Men)
- Memorization of 10 Juz’s حفظ عشرة أجزاء)) (for Women)
Contest Policy and Eligibility:
- The Contest is open to all youth (men and women) aged 18-35, from the OIC Member States as well as Muslim minorities in the Observer and non-Member States.
- Application and in case of selection participation in the Contest is free of charge.
- The Secretariat of the “Shiraz – OIC Youth Capital 2017” shall provide local hospitality, including boarding and lodging to the international participants for 4 nights. For the travel costs the participants will be supported in amount of 200 USD for each participant, to be paid in cash by the hosts upon arrival in Shiraz.
Awards:
The winners will be awarded with the relevant certificate and cash prize.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 15 October, 2017
Important! Only selected participants will be informed.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SELECTION: 17 October, 2017
The Muslim Future Thinkers Forum ‘’In the Light Mulla Sadra’’ International Academic Conference, under the “Shiraz – OIC Youth Capital 2017” International Programme, will be held in Shiraz, Islamic Republic of Iran, on 20-23 July 2017. The event is jointly organized by Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF), Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and Shiraz University under the theme of “Rethinking the Ummah in the Light of Mulla Sadra” with the participation of prospering and well known Muslim Scholars from several universities and academic Institutions based in Muslim majority countries.
ICYF, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) youth Institution, launched a new intellectual platform, the Muslim Future Thinkers Forum (MFTF), with the goal of bringing together prominent senior and junior scholars of the Muslim world to express and exchange their ideas in the format of an academic forum every year. The Forum seeks not only to gather together leading intellectuals of the Muslim world to reflect collectively on the issues facing Muslims today but also to establish worldwide Muslim intellectual networks of cooperation and youth voluntarism to prepare future scholars and leaders. To do so, the Forum adopts a distinctly interdisciplinary perspective to garner insights from Islamic sciences, social sciences and humanities. It may be mentioned here that the Forum is one of the fourteen actions under the chapter of Joint Youth Action Plan adopted by the 3rd Session of the Islamic Conference of Youth and Sports Ministers (5-7 October, 2016, in Istanbul).
The three-day conference will address various aspects of concern to the Muslim world, particularly rethinking the opportunities and challenges faced by it, as well as focusing on the essence of Mulla Sadra’s message.
CALL FOR APPLICATION: “OIC BATTLE OF SUMOROBOT & TVET CONFERENCE FOR INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION”
Putrajaya, Malaysia
In the framework of the Putrajaya – OIC Yout
h Capital 2017 international programme, the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Malaysia in partnership with Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF), an international institution affiliated to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), is organizing the “OIC BATTLE OF SUMOROBOT & TVET CONFERENCE FOR INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION” in Putrajaya (Malaysia), on 23-24 May, 2017.
OBJECTIVE
- To produce a generation of educators and learners who are creative and competitive in line with the aspiration in robotic field towards directing a first class human capital with a “towering personality”.
- To foster unity and encourage exchange of views among the participants of the local youth and the OIC youth participants who have strength in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
GENERAL RULES
- THE PARTICIPATION OF THE OIC BATTLE OF SUMOROBOT & TVET CONFERENCE FOR INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION – PUTRAJAYA OIC YOUTH CAPITAL 2017 MUST consist of respective OIC countries. Participants involved in SumoRobot Competition are also obliged to attend TVET Conference for Industrial Automation on the following day.
- All participants must be aged between 15 – 30 years.
- ONLY ONE (1) PERSON PER PARTICIPATION from each OIC country is encouraged where the cost will be borne by the Organizing Committee including :-
- Flight ticket from respective country to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA/ KLIA2) and return flight ticket from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA/ KLIA2) to their country;
- Twin sharing accommodation with breakfast and dinner provided at the hotel;
- Domestic transportation from the airport to the hotel and the programme venue;
- Meals and refreshment during the programme.
- Accommodation, meals and transportation during programme are provided by the Organizing Committee. The participants are responsible for all personal expenses (such as buying souvenirs, international phone calls, laundry, personal trading and etc). Personal expenditures of preparation for the trip or daily expenses during the stay will not be provided by the Organizing Committee.
- OBSERVERS from participating OIC countries are welcome to attend the programme at their OWN EXPENSES, subject to the relevant provisions of the competition and the rules of procedure. However, the Organizing Committee MAY NOT RESPONSIBLE on the arrangement of hotel accommodation, meals and transportation during their stay in Malaysia.
- Registration
All participants are required to complete the registration form and submit to the Organizing Committee before Sunday, 30 April 2017.
Programme Schedule:
Date : 23rd – 24th May 2017 (Tuesday & Wednesday)
Venue : Dewan Seri Siantan & Bilik Melati, Precint 3, Putrajaya Malaysia
Please refer programme tentative to the Appendix
*PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE GUIDELINE FOR PARTICIPATION ON THE “OIC BATTLE OF SUMOROBOT & TVET CONFERENCE FOR INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION” PROGRAMME BEFORE APPLYING.
OIC Young Leaders Recommendations have received approval by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 13th Summit of Heads of States completed its work on 15 April in Istanbul. Next week OIC Youth Forum will provide a detailed account and analyses of Summit decision and its impact on youth policy. Stay tuned to us and Congratulations to all #OICYoungLeaders, our friends and supporters.
Full List of the Final Recommendations
The 1st OIC Young Leaders Summit Page
Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF) in partnership with the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Turkey will organize the international “1st ICYF Summer Camp” under the theme of “Youth in Action: for peace, solidarity and common values” between the 10th of August till 24th of August, in order to bring together and integrate young people sharing a common values, historical and cultural heritage; to strengthen the ties of friendship and brotherhood among young people and societies; to build a powerful future on shared values; to contribute to the development of future young leaders sensitive about global and social issues, promoting the well-being of society and humanity at all points, preserving their values.
OBJECTIVES
- To raise awareness of young people towards our prevalent values, history, culture and civilization and to reunite them under a common vision of future.
- To support the development of young people sensitive to global and social issues, capable of contributing society and humanity and to empower young people with leadership qualities.
- To enable young people to think about common issues of humanity and society such as peace, justice, ethics and human values, discrimination, Islamophobia, volunteerism, international relations, family, women, environment etc. and exchange ideas on these matters and find solutions for them and to make a contribution to establishing a fundamentally more equitable and peaceful world.
- To enable young people to gain new experiences by improving their sense of solidarity and cooperation.
- To establish youth networks and platforms.
THE FORMAT AND METHODOLOGY
The 1st ICYF Youth Summer Camp” will gather 150 young women and 150 young men(in 2 separate camps) from the OIC region and will create an atmosphere where they can discuss and point out the most important youth-related problems in the region and produce solutions as youth leaders.
In order to reach the goals and create a better environment for the young people the camp will be a combination of thematic workshops, interactive presentations and sportive activities. It will encourage the active involvement of young people, giving them space to express themselves and to strengthen up ties between them through sport.
ORGANIZATION
The 1st ICYF Youth Summer Camp will be organized by ICYF in cooperation with the host country-Turkey. ICYF will be in charge of the content coordination and implementation, while the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the republic of Turkey will be in charge of the logistical arrangements and implementation.
LOCATION AND DATE
Location: DUACI YOUTH CAMP IN ANTALYA/ TURKEY
Dates:
- BOYS CAMP: between 10th -16th of August, 2016 ( Arrival :10th August , Departure 16th August, 2016)
- GIRLS CAMP: between 18th -24th of August, 2016(Arrival: 18th August , Departure 24th August, 2016)
NOMINATION AND SELECTION
The final selection will be made by the organizing team according to the criteria described below;
- To be a citizen of the OIC Member States or representative of Muslim community in non-OIC Member States
- Able to speak English;
- Aged 18-25;
- Able to play at least one type of sports such as basketball, chess, football, archery, volleyball etc.
- Involved in/coordinated any innovative youth social project,
- Active in community services,
- Motivated to attend the full duration;
- To be one of the young leaders with a specific change in his-her local community.
- Nomination should be confirmed by one of the followings:
- Ministry of Youth and Sports (of the nominees’ country of residence)
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs (of the nominees’ country of residence)
- Consulates/Embassies of Applicants (concerns only students residing in Turkey)
- University, where the applicants study (for OIC MS citizens) or ICYF recognized Muslim minority organization (non-OIC citizens )
Important! Only selected participants will be informed.
*** Applications must be returned by no later than 10th July 2016.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 10 JULY, 2016
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SELECTION: 20 JULY, 2016
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF PARTICIPANT’S FLIGHT ITINERARY: 1 AUGUST, 2016
COSTS
Travel: The relevant sending/nominating ministry, authority or organization will cover round trip travel expenses from his/her own country to Antalya Airport including the participant’s visa, medical and travel insurance and personal expenses.
***If you are willing to cover your own travel expenses (round-trip, visa, and medical-travel insurance), you only need to get nomination by above mentioned authorities.
Accommodation and other costs: Host organization will cover domestic transportation, accommodation, food and other costs such as materials, workrooms, etc.
CONTACT
*** For further questions, please contact Phone: +90 212 465 39 39 (Ext: 22) between 11:00 AM and 06:00 PM (GMT+3) from Monday to Friday.
“Y-ISTANBUL 1ST OIC YOUTH CAPITAL FILM AWARDS”
“Y-Istanbul 1st OIC Youth Capital Film Awards” was one of the major cultural events of the Istanbul – OIC Youth Capital 2015/16 International Programme. This event was co-organized by ICYF and International Bosphorus Theatre Association as a part of the 3rd International Bosphorus Film Festival and focused on youth. The Gala Ceremony of the 3rd International Bosphorus Film Festival was held on 27 November 2015 in Istanbul and the winners of the “Y-Istanbul 1st OIC Youth Capital Film Awards” awarded during this ceremony.
Theme: “Youth Creativity for Global Solutions”
We expected to receive creative short films that reflect from youth perspective the social problems prioritized (but not limited) as “refugees”, “youth participation”, “globalization and ethical challenges” and “terrorism and violent extremism”.
Participation Criteria: the short films should be either directed by the artists/social activists under 35 or focus on youth issues/perspectives on the subjects mentioned above without any age limit.
AWARDS
1st Place: 5000 USD
2nd Place: 3000 USD
3rd Place: 2000 USD
OIC Youth Capital Special Award: 1500 USD
INDICATIVE SCHEDULE
Deadline for receipt of proposals: 5th November 2015 23:59 (GMT+2)
Evaluation and announcement of results: 16th November 2015
Gala Ceremony of the film festival: 27th November 2015 in Istanbul, Turkey
The “Photo For Tolerance +” International Youth Photography Contest was running from 21 October 2015 to 27 November 2015 within the framework of the programme “Istanbul – OIC Youth Capital”.
This international youth photo contest was a great platform for young photographers to demonstrate their vision of Istanbul, as well as its importance in terms of spiritual, historical and geo-political position to shelter the youth of Islamic world. The contest involved an international youth photography competition, a festival, and awards ceremony.
The aim of the “Photo For Tolerance +” International Youth Photography Contest was to encourage young people to describe the meaning of Istanbul in promoting peace, unity, justice, freedom, brotherhood, solidarity, culture, art, history, kindness, morality and honor by taking into account the main themes that are “Dialogue, tolerance and Youth”.
The winners announced in early December, 2015. The bests of the contest rewarded at Grand Award Ceremony.
PRIZE
The prize for the 4 winners:
- 1st place : 2500 USD
- 2nd place : 1200 USD
- 3rd place : 800 USD
- OIC Youth Capital Special Award: 500 USD