Second young leader award introduced

JAKARTA: The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the Office of State Minister for Women's Empowerment introduced on Monday the second UNICEF-Government of Indonesia Awards for Indonesian Young Leaders.

Indonesians who are under 18 years old and have been actively involved in promoting and advancing child rights for the last two years are eligible for the award.

Three recipients will receive a certificate of acknowledgement as well as a savings account from a sponsor, all of which will be presented by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on National Children's Day on July 23.

Nominations by organizations should be sent before June 6 to the state minister's office at Jl. Merdeka Barat No. 15, Central Jakarta. -- JP