The second annual International Essay Contest for Young People received 983 entries from 63 countries covering 7 continents. From among many outstanding essays on this year’s theme “respect for life,” the following winners were selected:

Children’s category (ages up to 15)
	1st Prize:	Jiang Weiqiong (China)
	2nd Prize:	Kejal D/O Hasmuk (Malaysia)
		Nia Valentinova Neykova (Bulgaria)
Youth category (ages 16-25)
	1st Prize:	Kandelaki Kathevan (Georgia)
	2nd Prize:	Tomoka Mizuguchi (Japan)
		Hofan Chau (China)