• "Health for All: Bridging the Gap in Health Equity"

    Across the globe, millions of people continue to struggle with barriers that prevent them from accessing the healthcare they need to live healthy lives. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that over 4.4 billion people—more than half of the world’s population—lack access to essential health services, which are critical for preventing and treating illnesses.

    In some parts of the world, children are at much higher risk of dying from preventable diseases like pneumonia and diarrhea, with their chances of survival being far lower than those of children in wealthier regions. Similarly, women living in areas with limited healthcare resources face far greater dangers during childbirth, leading to significantly higher maternal mortality rates. These inequalities are often tied to factors such as income, education, and geography, making it clear that where a person is born or how much money they have can determine whether they live or die in certain situations. This unfair reality highlights the massive gap in healthcare access that continues to affect billions of people worldwide.

    We Must Act Now!

    Prompts

    1. “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and inhuman.” — Martin Luther King Jr. How do you understand this quote?

    2. Choose one social determinant of health (e.g., gender, race, education, or income) and explain how it contributes to public health inequities. Provide specific examples or solutions to address the issue.

    3. Is healthcare a human right or a privilege? Why?

    4. Share a personal story or observation about a time when you or someone you know faced challenges accessing healthcare or public health resources. What did you learn from the experience？

    All candidates must answer one of these questions via writing, speech, or artwork.

    Entry Requirements

    Entry is open to students from any country and any school. Candidates must be 20 years old, or younger, on the date of the submission deadline.

    Key Dates​​

    Submission deadline: EST 11:59 PM on 15th September 2025

    Short-listed candidates will be notified before 1st October 2025

    Winners will be announced on 15th October 2025


    Awards
    Each major category will award one Grand Prize, First Prize, Second Prize, Third Prize, and Short-list. The Grand Prize winner will receive a cash prize of $150 or 1000 RMB.

    Entry fee

    30 USD/200 CNY. All income will be used for project operations and other non-profit activities.

    Writing Requirements

    • The work must be written in English
    • Narratives or Essays (600-2000 words); Poetry (no more than 80 lines)
    • Participants must complete their work originally. Participants must include in-text citations and a bibliography if other works are cited. Once the participant is found to plagiarize or use AI in any part of their work, he or she will be disqualified directly.
    • Do not include any personal information, such as name, home address, etc

    The Format of the Work

    • Participants must complete their work originally. Participants must include in-text citations and a bibliography if other works are cited. Once the participant is found to plagiarize or use AI, he or she will be disqualified directly.
    • The title of the work must be placed on the first page of the article
    • Times New Roman, 12-point type, double-spaced
    • If there are references, please indicate the in-text citation and references
    • The file is named by name + category (Sam Zhang, Writing)

    Speech Requirements

    • The speech must be done in English
    • Video length must not exceed 5 minutes
    • Include the video link in a Microsoft Word file. (Make sure the video can be accessed by the public.)
    • Once the participant is found to plagiarize or use AI, he or she will be disqualified directly.
    • Do not include any personal information, such as name, home address, etc

    The Format of the Work

    • Please upload the speech to a social media platform (eg. Bilibili, youtube, etc.). Do not upload the original video file.
    • Include the video link in a Microsoft Word file. (Make sure the video can be accessed by the public.)If )If ic.)
    • The file is named by name + category (Keyi Lin, Speech)
    • The title of the work（the question you choose to answer）must be placed in the file.

    Art Requirements

    • Works in the form of comic art, design, video, painting and illustration, mixed media, photography, music, printmaking, ceramics
    • Participants must complete their work originally. If other works are cited, participants must include in-text citations and a bibliography. Once the participant is found to plagiarize or use AI, he or she will be disqualified directly.
    • Participants can choose to complete the work in a group of no more than 2 people, or they can choose to complete it by themselves
    • Do not include any personal information, such as name, home address, etc
    • Written reflection in English(artist’s statement) of more than 100 words is required

    The Format of the Work

    • Videos will be uploaded via video link（eg. Bilibili, YouTube, etc.), and other works will be uploaded in PDF files.
    • If there are references, please indicate the in-text citation and references
    • The file is named by name + category (Julia Lee, Art)

    Precautions

    • Once the work is submitted, it cannot be changed or refunded
    • The writers and speakers can't team up
    • All works will be checked for the use of AI. If we find that any content is generated by AI, your work will be disqualified
    • The competition organizing committee has the final authority over the results and does not accept any form of reconsideration

  • Social Justice Awards 2025 Fall Junior Prize

    Prompts

    Is It Fair to Give Free Healthcare to Everyone?

    All candidates must answer the question in writing.

    Entry Requirements

    Entry is open to students from any country and any school. Candidates must be 15 years old, or younger, on the date of the submission deadline.

    Key Dates​​

    Submission deadline: EST 11:59 PM on 15th September 2025

    Short-listed candidates will be notified on 1st October 2025

    Winners will be announced on 15th October 2025


    Awards
    This competition will award one Grand Prize, First Prize, Second Prize, Third Prize, and Short-list. The Grand Prize winner will receive a $150 or 1000 CNY cash prize.

    Entry fee

    30 USD/200 CNY. All income will be used for project operations and other non-profit activities.

    Writing Requirements

    • The work must be written in English
    • Narratives or Essays (500-1000 words);
    • Participants must complete their work originally. Participants must include in-text citations and a bibliography if other works are cited. Once the participant is found to plagiarize or use AI, he or she will be disqualified directly.
    • Do not include any personal information, such as name, home address, etc

    The Format of the Work

    • MS Word Format files Only (files less than 20 M)
    • The title of the work must be placed on the first page of the article
    • Times New Roman, 12-point type, double-spaced
    • If there are references, please indicate the in-text citation and references
    • The file is named by name + category (Sam Zhang, Writing)

    Precautions

    • Once the work is submitted, it cannot be changed or refunded
    • The competition organizing committee has the final authority over the results and does not accept any form of reconsideration.
    • All works will be checked for the use of AI. If we find that any content is generated by AI, your work will be disqualified

  • Resources

    Reports

    Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity - A Report of The National Academies of Science, Engineering, Medicine

    Workforce race inequalities and inclusion in NHS providers

    News & Website

    Migrants Are Skipping Medical Care, Fearing ICE, Doctors Say

    Health inequities are shortening lives by decades

    Video

    Health Equity- Changing Systems Not Victims | Dr. Alvin Powell | TEDxRaleigh

    The shocking reality of health inequality - BBC

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