Recently, UNICEF Iraq hosted a climate change competition for illustrations, in collaboration with Zain Telecommunications via U-Report. UNICEF called on all talented young people willing to use their artworks to spread positive message of hope and peace for a green and healthy environment.
These are the three illustrations that won. Congratulations to the illustrators!
Author: Murtada Yeshar Abdulwahid
Age: 28
Province: Kirkuk
Description & Purpose: The design is about the desertification taking place in Iraq, advocating against desertification that is happening through the continuous cutting of trees.
Author: Mahir Auda Bustan
Age: 25
Province: Basra
Description & Purpose: Climate change is presented like a monster that takes hold of its weapon to attack and eliminate nature. We should fight against it.
Author: Hussein N.B.
Age: 14
Province: Baghdad
Description & Purpose: the illustration aims at advocating for the utilization of renewable energy. It also shows the difference between the two ways of living.