The short video competition titled “Asean Against Trafficking, Humans Are Not For Sale” is open to Lao citizens aged 18-25.

Asean Youth Video Competition project coordinator of Asean Political-Security Community Division, Asean Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ms Niphonekham Khammounheuang said the short video must be 3-5 minutes in length and have English subtitles.

She said the short video contest was being held for the first time to celebrate the Asean 50th anniversary as well as to give Lao young people a chance to contribute to the fight against human trafficking in the region.

The video’s message must match with the Asean Human Rights Decree and international law, reflecting the campaign against human trafficking and the need for cooperation against it.

For entries, video makers must attach their name, address, and date of birth and contact email, phone number, video title, and a brief description about the video of not more than 300 words in English.

Video entries can be delivered to the Department of Asean, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or emailed to Aseanlao@gmail.com until August 15, or contact Ms Niphonekham Khammounheuang on 020 2811 8800 for more information.

This competition provides three prize categories with National Winner, Regional Winner, and People’s Choice Award Winner.

Announcement of the National Winner will occur on August 31 with the winning entry joining other counterparts in the overall regional competition.

Videos uploaded to aichr.org that receive the most likes will receive the People’s Choice Award.

Announcement of the Regional Winner and People’s Choice Award Winner will occur on November 1st through aichr.org.

National Winner will receive US$500, while Regional Winner will get US$2,000 and People’s Choice Award Winner will get US$500.

Regional Winner and People’s Choice Award Winner will receive their prizes at the 31st Asean Summit taking place in November in Manila, Philippines. The committee will cover airfares, accommodation and food expenses for the winners.