Photos mark 75 years of Human Rights Declaration

Wendy Shimmin from the One World Centre worked with Gary Cobb to display the images at the airport

A collection of photographs have been unveiled at Isle of Man's airport to mark the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration Of Human Rights.

The document was agreed upon by the United Nations in 1948 in the aftermath of the Second World War.

The free exhibition, organised by the One World Centre, features 16 portraits of children from disadvantaged communities and regions facing conflict in Africa and Asia dressed in the uniforms of jobs they hope to have in future.

Photographer Vincent Tremeau said he was "deeply honoured" his One Day I Will exhibition had "found a new home on the Isle of Man".

The portraits show the subjects dressed as doctors and nurses, farmers - and in one case a president - alongside a short quote from each child about their future employment ambitions.

Raising awareness

Mr Tremeau said displaying the project on the island presented "a unique opportunity to bridge continents and cultures" and spark conversations.

He also praised the One World Centre's commitment to raising awareness "about the challenges facing children in conflict-ridden areas" describing it as "truly inspiring".

The photographer, who has documented humanitarian crises around the world, said the images were an invitation to "consider the role we play in shaping a world where every child can achieve their dreams" irrespective of circumstances.

One World Centre coordinator Wendy Shimmin said the organisation intended to display the photographs in other island locations and use them as a schools resource as part its global learning education programme in future, she added.

The exhibition, which can be viewed on the first floor of the airport building, is due to be on display until the end of April.