The application for participation must be submitted by the child’s authorized representative (parent, guardian, or custodian) via the form on the website of the Ukrainian Academy of Mediation, with prior consent from the author of the work.

Contest entries must be submitted in digital form via the form on the website.

Accepted file formats: PNG, JPG, or PDF.

Works may be:

handmade (using pencils, paints, markers, etc.)
created digitally

If submitting a handmade work, a high-quality photo or scanned copy must be uploaded.

Drawings should reflect the following themes:

kindness, understanding, and mutual respect
friendship and support
peaceful interaction
care for people, animals, and nature

The language of any text (if included): Ukrainian or English.

Entries can be submitted until 11:59 PM, May 17, 2026.
Late submissions will not be considered.

There is no limit to the number of entries per participant.
Each entry must be submitted separately.
Only individual works are eligible for participation.

Entries must be:

● original and created by the participant
● without the use of artificial intelligence

The following are not allowed:

● scenes of aggression, cruelty, or violence
● any form of discrimination or disrespect toward others
● offensive or inappropriate content

Copyright violations are grounds for disqualification.

Submitting an entry implies consent to its use for:

● evaluation
● publication
● display on social media and information resources of the Ukrainian Academy of Mediation, the CONSENT project, and the European Union

Winners (1st–3rd places) will receive diplomas and prizes.

An “Audience Choice Award” winner will also be selected and will receive a diploma and a gift.

The Ukrainian Academy of Mediation may introduce additional categories.

Works will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

● relevance to the theme
● creativity and originality
● quality of execution
● emotional impact and overall impression