Arts Competition
The Role of Public Services in Building a Just,
Arts Competition
Kenya
The Role of Public Services in Building a Just,
Inclusive and Equal Society
We collaborated with the University of Nairobi's Centre for Human Rights and Peace (UoN-CHRP) to organise an inspiring Arts Competition. Launched on 12 September 2023, the initiative concluded with a vibrant public art exhibition on 17 November 2023, followed by a prestigious Award Ceremony on 18 November 2023.
The competition sought to spark reflection on the critical role of equitable and universal access to quality public services in realising human rights, reducing inequalities, and fostering just, inclusive, and equal societies.
The competition sought to spark reflection on the critical role of equitable and universal access to quality public services in realising human rights, reducing inequalities, and fostering just, inclusive, and equal societies.
Goal
Enhance students’ awareness about the significance of public services. Provide a platform for students to share their perspectives, experiences, and insights on public services as a fundamental right. Inspire the next generation of advocates for public services while fostering greater understanding of their essential role in society.
Methodology
Students explored human rights and public services through diverse artistic expressions, working both collaboratively and individually. Their interpretations took shape through paintings, sculptures, poetry, dance and other creative mediums.
Impact
The competition fostered a dynamic exchange of ideas and empowered young voices to champion economic, social and cultural rights, as well as the delivery of equitable, high-quality public services in Kenya.
We collaborated with the University of Nairobi's Centre for Human Rights and Peace (UoN-CHRP) to organise an inspiring Arts Competition. Launched on 12 September 2023, the initiative concluded with a vibrant public art exhibition on 17 November 2023, followed by a prestigious Award Ceremony on 18 November 2023.
The competition sought to spark reflection on the critical role of equitable and universal access to quality public services in realising human rights, reducing inequalities, and fostering just, inclusive, and equal societies.
The competition sought to spark reflection on the critical role of equitable and universal access to quality public services in realising human rights, reducing inequalities, and fostering just, inclusive, and equal societies.
Goal
Enhance students’ awareness about the significance of public services. Provide a platform for students to share their perspectives, experiences, and insights on public services as a fundamental right. Inspire the next generation of advocates for public services while fostering greater understanding of their essential role in society.
Methodology
Students explored human rights and public services through diverse artistic expressions, working both collaboratively and individually. Their interpretations took shape through paintings, sculptures, poetry, dance and other creative mediums.
Impact
The competition fostered a dynamic exchange of ideas and empowered young voices to champion economic, social and cultural rights, as well as the delivery of equitable, high-quality public services in Kenya.
Featured Artwork
The winning artwork, created by Joy Ogutu, a student of Arts and Social Sciences, highlighted the State's role in reducing health risks through the provision of clean and accessible water, prioritising environmental stewardship, and ensuring medical access in informal settlements. Joy illustrated this by depicting an ambulance navigating a community to transport a pregnant woman to the hospital, symbolising the importance of accessible healthcare for all.
The first runner-up was a powerful dance performance that emphasised the importance of access to health services and highlighted the role of community solidarity in achieving this goal. This captivating group submission was presented by the University of Nairobi Travelling Theatre.
The second runner-up was a poignant poem by Kevin Njogu, offering a heartfelt portrayal of public services through the perspective of an elderly woman. Reflecting on the past, she celebrates the transformative impact of accessible services in her village, including education and support for the less fortunate, access to clean water and a free healthcare system.
The winning artwork, created by Joy Ogutu, a student of Arts and Social Sciences, highlighted the State's role in reducing health risks through the provision of clean and accessible water, prioritising environmental stewardship, and ensuring medical access in informal settlements. Joy illustrated this by depicting an ambulance navigating a community to transport a pregnant woman to the hospital, symbolising the importance of accessible healthcare for all.
The first runner-up was a powerful dance performance that emphasised the importance of access to health services and highlighted the role of community solidarity in achieving this goal. This captivating group submission was presented by the University of Nairobi Travelling Theatre.
The second runner-up was a poignant poem by Kevin Njogu, offering a heartfelt portrayal of public services through the perspective of an elderly woman. Reflecting on the past, she celebrates the transformative impact of accessible services in her village, including education and support for the less fortunate, access to clean water and a free healthcare system.
