Shoot Nation 2010 is a free global youth photography competition under the theme ‘City Living’. Young people between the age of 11 and 25 years old are invited to enter 3 photos or drawings to express their opinions through visual communication and that capture: What does ‘city’ mean to you? (1), Growing up in the city as a boy or a girl (2) and Country to city, city to country – people on the move (3).

Winners will be announced on Thursday 12 August, International Youth Day, and the launch of the International Year of Youth. Selected photos will be presented to the United Nations Headquarters as a light box installation in New York to celebrate the International Youth Day 2010. How to apply? Applicants must upload their photos including a short description before the deadline of 28 July 2010. Find out more.