2010 Citizen Ambassadors to the UN - 23 June-23 August 2010

[Einat Temkin]

Dear friends,

As you know, on 23 June, the United Nations' Department of Public Information launched the 2010 edition of the unique Citizen Ambassadors video contest on the UN Channel on YouTube.

The 2010 Citizen Ambassadors video contest is organized by the Department of Public Information in partnership with YouTube, the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Foundation, French broadcaster TV5Monde and with kind support from Flip Video.

Please visit the 2010 contest page for more information or see all the call-for-entry videos in one YouTube playlist.

2010 Contest Theme: The Millennium Development Goals
Choose one of the following questions as the subject of your video:

• Why are the Millennium Development Goals important to you and your family?
• What is your community, city or country doing to achieve the Millennium Development Goals?
• How can the international community better work together to achieve the Millennium Development Goals?

How do I enter the contest?

1. Watch any of the call-for-entry videos
2. Click in the comments box directly below the video
3. On the right of the box you will see an icon with a "Attach a video" link - click here
4. At the top you should see the following text: "You are posting a Video Response to: [Name] invites you to be a Citizen Ambassador to the UN"
5. Click "Choose a video" to select a video you have already uploaded, or click "Upload a video" to upload a new video.
6. Your video will require approval by a moderator, so please be patient while we finalize your submission.

What will the winners receive?

1. HD Mino Flip Cam courtesy of UN Foundation and Flip Video
2. Honorary title of "Citizen Ambassador to the UN" for two years
3. Complimentary flight + 2 night stay in New York City for UN Day 2010
4. Meeting and photo-op with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
5. VIP seating at UN Day Concert in the GA Hall at UNHQ
6. The winning videos will be screened at the UN by end of year 2010

2010 Call-for-Entries
The 2010 Citizen Ambassadors campaign features calls-for-entries from the following dignitaries and public figures who work with the United Nations as Messengers of Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors. Click below for more information on each individual and to watch their call-for-entry videos.

For further information, see our website at http://www.uncitizenambassadors.org

or email us at citizenam...@un.org