VIDEO COMPETITION ABOUT INEQUALITIES

27 February 2026 - 30 April 2026

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The ISI is promoting a video competition open to all ISI and Associations’ members. Participants are encouraged to submit a video that addresses a topic related to the overarching theme of INEQUALITIES, framed within the context of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Important Dates

Final deadline for submission: 30 April 2026.

Announcement of winning teams: 3 June 2026, during the ISI Regional Conference in Malta.

Inequalities

This theme can be interpreted broadly, encompassing any form of inequality, such as:

Inequalities within and between countries, regions and communities;
Issues related to any of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs);
Disparities in opportunities linked to gender, age, origin, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, class, and religion;
Communication inequality, as well as in the perception and application of scientific discoveries.

We welcome diverse interpretations and viewpoints on these important topics. The videos are intended for a global audience. The competition seeks to showcase how statistics can enhance public awareness and demonstrate the application of statistical methods and reliable data to tackle important contemporary issues, particularly inequalities. An essential aspect of this effort is communication, ensuring that the message is both scientifically valid and effectively conveyed.

Our goal is to encourage people to reflect on their daily lives and how they can make a difference in the world, to work towards eliminating inequalities by using statistics.

Competition Guidelines

Format: A video which should be uploaded on YouTube or Vimeo. A short description of the video should be written as a short abstract (400 words) and the video link should be included in the submitted abstract.
Length: Videos should be no longer than 5 minutes.
Language: The audio of the video can be in English (subtitles are encouraged for accessibility) or in another language. If the audio is not in English, subtitles must be in English.
UN SDG Connection: Videos must clearly state which UN SDG is being addressed within the first 30 seconds.
Original Content: All content must be original. No copyrighted materials (music, images, video clips, etc.) may be used for this contest unless the producers own the copyright or have a license to use the material for this contest.

Submit your Abstract and Video Link

Jury Panel and Judging Criteria

The videos will be evaluated by a panel composed of six ISI members selected by the ISI Executive Committee, as well as a representative of the ISI Permanent Office.

When evaluating the selected videos, the jury will take into account:

Importance and Creativity: The topic addressed is important, the video addresses the topic creatively, and the video’s style is inclusive.
Communication: The clarity of the video's message and its effectiveness in communicating to wide audience.
Data and Statistical Literacy: The selection and presentation of appropriate data and statistical methods to support the message.

Please read the Eligibility and Evaluation Criteria (pdf) and Rubric (pdf) for more information about the evaluation.

The jury's decision is final.

Plagiarism of any kind will result in disqualification.

Prizes and Recognition

The jury will declare five finalists and rank them from 1 (winner) to 5 (1st, 2nd and 3rd places + two honourable).

All finalists will receive a customised award certificate indicating their placement. The remaining participating teams will receive a participation certificate.

Publication of Videos

By submitting their videos, participants consent to their names being announced and to the publication of their videos. Teams must sign a video license agreement authorising ISI to use the videos in finalists' and winners’ announcements and other ISI promotional activities.

The winning submissions will be placed on the ISI webpage and/or the ISI YouTube channel for ease of accessibility.

Reservation of Rights

The ISI reserves the right to change the terms and conditions of competition, including the dates announced in the calendar, or to cancel the competition, whenever there is a justified reason. These modifications would be made public at isi-web.org.