Her striking entry was powered by a “tidal wave of emotion,” said the director -general of the UN Postal Agency Masahiko Metoki.
The postal service, formally known as the Universal Postal Union (Unu), the competition organized in collaboration with the International maritime organization (IMO) and the educational, scientific and cultural organization of the UN (UNESCO).
The competition – now in his 54one Year-invited young people aged nine-15 to think about the need to protect seas and oceans under the theme, Imagine you are the ocean In combination with the 2025 UN Ocean Conference.
Competition is intended to build awareness in sustainability, marine conservation and the mutual connection of ecosystems worldwide, Upu underlines.
Heal the ocean, heal yourself
‘You have to remember that when I get sick, the rain forgets its rhythm, the rivers hollow and the wind starts to wear instead of seed. When you heal the ocean, you start to heal yourself. So come back to me, like a child who returns to their mother“She writes.
The second place was awarded to the 16-year-old Phạm đOn minh Khuê from Vietnam, whose letter encouraged a famous film director to make a film that emphasized the critical state of the ocean.
The third place went to the 13-year-old Kanlanfe Ingrid Ouali of Burkina Faso, honored with the bronze medal for her letter where the ocean reminds us that the survival and prosperity of humanity are inseparably linked to the itself.
Inspiring young voices
“Real power is not only in what we say, but in what we do,” said Dr. Matheickal, director of the technical cooperation and implementation division at IMO.
“I also want to remind everyone here that ocean protection is also about people, about inclusion, diversity and fairness. The voice of everyone is important. The dream of every child counts.
“And together we can build a world where oceans are clean, communities are safe, and hope is not a wish, but a plan,” said Dr. Mathickal.
Mrs. Demiriz concludes her letter with the words: “Don’t forget that I want to wear your joy, your miracle reflects.
“Do not take care of me as a chore, but as an act of love. And I will give you back more than you could ever take; more beauty, more oxygen, more life… “
Her passionate words leave readers with a sincere memory of the lasting generosity of the ocean, and the responsibility that humanity bears to protect it.
Read the full letter from Reyyan Demiriz here.
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