Previous Global Issues/Citizen Voices Writing Contests

Since 2008, the Pulitzer Center and Helium have partnered to produce the Global Issues/Citizen Voices Writing contest, challenging contestents to write on the most pressing international issues of the day. Find information and winning essays from previous rounds below.

Round Seven
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Round Six
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Round Five:
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Round Four:
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Round Three:
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Round Two:
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Round One:
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