The big announcement today!
Today, on 14 October, children around the world reveal who they have elected as the 2013 recipient of the main award: The World’s Children’s Prize for the Rights of the Child, and the Honorary awards. Children’s Press Conferences are held at the same time in all corners of the globe. IN Sweden, the three candidates and children from 15 countries, including former child soldiers and child slaves, will be present in Eric Ericsonhallen in Stockholm.The Candidates for 2013 are James Kofi Annan, Ghana, Sompop Jantraka, Thailand and Kimmie Weeks, Liberia. All three will be honored and receive prize money at the Award Ceremony on Thursday 17 October. It takes place at Gripsholm Castle in Mariefred, Sweden and is hosted by the Child Jury with a little help from H.M. Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden.
2013-10-14 08:31
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