One month left to enter the contest!

[Citizen Ambassadors]

Dear friends,

As you may know, the deadline for video submissions is 23 August 2010. Don't miss your chance to win a free trip to New York City for UN Day 2010 and a customized Flip Cam!

Visit the 2010 contest page for full 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

Contact us with any further questions by email: citizenam...@un.org