NEW YORK, December 19, 2009 (WAFA)- Twelve Palestinian children were honored, Friday, for their animated film, “Warda,” which examines how young people perceive the wall between Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory, Un news service said.

These children were honored in the 9-12 age category as winners of the PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival Awards , an initiative of the UN Alliance of Civilizations and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). They were selected by an international jury out of more than 150 videos from 36 countries.

The award-winning videos will be shown at festivals and events around the world next year.

Young filmmakers from around the world will be recognized for their efforts to highlight migration, identity and diversity issues at a United Nations-backed ceremony in New York today.

The UN explained that the festival seeks to give voice to youth on integration, inclusiveness, human rights and social cohesiveness and also to promote respect and appreciation for all people.