His out -of -competition entry was fed by an “tidal wave of emotion,” said the director general of the United Nations Agency Masahiko Metoki.
Postal service, officially known as Universal Postal Union (UNU), organized the competition in partnership with the International Maritime Organization (OMI) and the educational, scientific and cultural organization of the United Nations (Unesco).
The competition – now in its 54th Year-invited young people aged-15 to reflect on the need to protect seas and oceans under the theme, Imagine that you are the ocean, in collaboration with the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference.
The competition aims to raise awareness of sustainability, marine conservation and the interconnection of ecosystems in the world, underlines UPU.
Heal the ocean, heal yourself
“” You should remember that when I become sick, the rain forgets its rhythm, the rivers flow hollow and the wind begins to wear sorrow instead of the seeds. When you heal the ocean, you start to heal yourself. So come back to me, like a child who returns to their motherShe writes.
Second place was awarded to Phạm đoàn Minh Khuê, 16, from Viet Nam, whose letter has attracted a renowned director to create a film highlighting the critical state of the ocean.
Third place went to Kanlanfe Ingrid Ouali, 13, from Burkina Faso, honored with the bronze medal for his letter where the ocean reminds us that the survival and prosperity of humanity are inseparably linked to his.
Inspiring young voices
“The real power lies not only in what we say, but in what we do,” said Dr. Matheickal, director of the Technical Division of Cooperation and Implementation at IMO.
“I also want to remind everyone of the ocean protection to everyone also concerns people, on inclusion, diversity and equity. Everyone’s voice counts. The dream of each child counts.
“And together, we can build a world where the oceans are clean, the communities are safe and hope is not a wish, but a plan,” said Dr. Matheickal.
Ms. Demiriz closes her letter with the words: “Remember that I aspire to carry your joy, to reflect your wonder.
“Do not take care of me not as a chore, but as an act of love. And I’m going to give you more than you could never take; more beauty, more oxygen, more life… ”
Her passionate words leave readers with a sincere reminder of the sustainable generosity of the ocean, and the responsibility of humanity is preparing to protect it.
Read the complete letter from Reyyan Demiriz here.
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