Call for Entries Announced for the First National “Students of the Sun” Memorial Event
Commemorating the Minab Student Martyrs through Art, Literature and Children’s Rights The Iranian Association for Children’s Rights, in collaboration with cultural and academic institutions, the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO, and the UNESCO Chair on Human Rights, Peace and Democracy, has announced the call for entries for the first national “Students of the Sun” memorial event, aimed at commemorating the student martyrs of Minab County. |
The memorial event will be held in three categories: literary, artistic and academic. Researchers, artists, university students and school students from across the country are invited to submit their works addressing themes such as narratives of the suffering of children, the right to education, children’s rights in armed conflicts, and the artistic representation of the Minab tragedy.
Accepted formats include personal reflections, poetry, short stories, paintings, short films, posters, photo essays and academic papers.
The deadline for submissions is 21 June 2026. Selected works will be recognized and published.
For submissions and further information, interested participants can visit the websites of the Iranian Association for Children’s Rights and Sina Conference.
