Competition
Mediation Essay Competition 2026
Author:
Rin Jeudy
Location
Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area (cities including Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Jiangmen, Huizhou, Zhaoqing, and Macao SAR)
Target Audience
All secondary school students in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area in the academic year 2025-26
Application Deadline
Description
The Mediation Essay Competition 2026, organised by the Department of Justice alongside the Education Bureau, Asia Conflict Resolution Institute Limited, and Rotary International District 3450, seeks to encourage youth engagement with the concept of mediation. The competition invites essays that explore mediation's role and skills in building harmony and peace, supporting Hong Kong’s positioning as a mediation capital. Submission requires completing and sending the enrolment form and essay via email within the application period. The competition aims to equip youth with mediation knowledge, laying a foundation for sustainable peace and prosperity in the city.
Reasons to participate
Enhance understanding of mediation as an effective conflict resolution tool
Promote positive, constructive attitudes towards resolving disputes
Contribute to building a harmonious society through youth involvement
Develop writing, critical thinking, and mediation awareness skills
Opportunity to gain recognition and be part of a meaningful civic initiative