To celebrate International Day of the Girl Child, the British High Commission is offering women from across India a unique opportunity to experience a day in the life of the UK’s top diplomat in the country. The contest is open to women aged 18-23 and the deadline for applications is September 2, 2022.
Alex Ellis, British High Commissioner to India, said:
The UK and India are doing great things together, from fighting climate change to reaching a free trade deal. But celebrating the International Day of the Girl Child alongside a wonderful young Indian applicant every year is without a doubt one of my favorite things to do as High Commissioner.
I am happy to launch the sixth edition of our High Commissioner for a Day competition, especially during Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. Empowering women and girls is one of the UK’s top priorities globally, as it is for Prime Minister Modi. This is a great opportunity for young women to show their full potential. I look forward to seeing entries from every corner of this great country.
The winner of this pan-India initiative gets a unique opportunity to head the diplomatic mission for a day – overseeing the UK’s largest overseas network, chairing meetings with various stakeholders and a chance to experience the UK partnership in action -India.
To apply to be ‘High Commissioner for a Day’, participants must record and upload a one-minute video answering ‘which woman in public life inspires you the most and why?’ The video should be shared on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram by tagging ‘@UKinIndia’ and using the hashtag ‘#DayoftheGirl’.
Further information
The British High Commission has organized the ‘High Commissioner for a Day’ competition every year since 2017. The theme of this year’s competition is ‘Women in Leadership’.
Last year’s winner was 20-year-old Aditi Maheshwari from Chittorgarh in Rajasthan, whose day as High Commissioner included observing the India-UK Energy for Growth Dialogue, meeting Chevening Alumni Fund recipients, interacting with climate experts from the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), and meeting young leaders from the non-profit Global Youth.
Terms and Conditions:
A jury at the British High Commission (BHC) will select the winner, who will be announced on @UKinIndia social media channels. Only one entry per participant will be accepted. Multiple entries by the same person will be disqualified. The decision of the High Commission is final and no correspondence regarding the above will be entertained.
By entering the contest, participants transfer copyright ownership of their videos toBHCNew Delhi.BHCmay use these videos to produce content for future communication on its social media channels.
Participants are reminded not to share personal details in their video, post or tweet. ofBHCis not responsible for the data that participants make public on these platforms.
The High Commissioner for a Day program will take place in person in Delhi (unless Covid-19 advice changes). In case the winner is not from Delhi/NCR, we will fund travel or accommodation to Delhi as part of the competition.
For media inquiries, please contact:
David Russell, Head of Communications
Press and Communications, British High Commission,
Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021. Tel: 24192100
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