HART Prize For Human Rights

The HART Prize 2023-24 competition is now closed. The 2024-25 competition will open in November 2024.

The HART Prize winners were announced on Friday 21 June – you can watch the awards ceremony here!

Who can enter

We’re running two competitions from November-May, ‘Creative’ and ‘Essay’, and we welcome submissions from anyone aged:

  • 11-14 (Junior Category)
  • 15-18 (Intermediate Category)
  • 19-25 (Senior Category)

Why take part

  • Research a topic you’re passionate about
  • Share real-life stories of courage in adversity
  • Help your friends think critically about human rights
  • Raise awareness of issues that aren’t in the news

You could win

  • A cash prize
  • A signed book by Baroness Cox (pictured)
  • Work experience with HART
  • A tour of the House of Lords

How to enter

  1. Complete the downloadable entry form – this will be available below when the 2024-25 competition opens.
  2. Email the form (plus your essay or creative entry) to the email address below. If submitting artwork, please attach a video or photos of the piece. We are not able to accept physical entries.
  3. Ensure your submission files are saved under your full name.
  4. Read the Terms and Conditions before submitting your entry. These will also be available to download below when the 2024-25 competition opens.

hart.competition@hart-uk.org

A selection of winning artwork from the HART Prize for Human Rights

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