2024 UNESCO PRIZE FOR GIRLS AND WOMEN’S EDUCATION IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR APPLICANTS (USD $50,000 PRIZE)
Application Deadline on the 24th of May, 2024
Applications have now been made open for the 2024 UNESCO Prize for Girls and Women’s Education.
The UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education honors extraordinary and innovative assistance made by individuals, institutions, and organizations to push forward girls’ and women’s education. It is the first UNESCO Prize of its kind and it stands out in showcasing prosperous undertakings that enhance and encourage the educational possibilities of girls and women and in turn, the grade of their lives.
Financed by the Government of the People’s Republic of China, the Prize is granted yearly to two laureates and consists of an award of US $50,000 each to assist in furthering their work in the area of girls’ and women’s education. The Director-General of UNESCO awarded the Prize for the first time in 2016.
Nomination Process
Who can nominate?
Governments of UNESCO Member States through their Permanent Delegations to UNESCO and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in official partnership with UNESCO can make up to 3 nominations. It is not possible to nominate yourself.
Who can be nominated?
People, organizations, or associations promoting girls’ and women’s education are qualified for nomination. Nominations must concentrate on an established scheme or program of the prospect, which has been running for at least two years, and is in tandem the selection criteria.
How to be nominated?
Self-nominations are not acknowledged. If you, your organization, or institution meet the selection standards, do well to reach your country’s National Commission to UNESCO or an applicable NGO in official Partnership with UNESCO.
Timeline:
- Blastoff of the call for nominations (8 March, International Women’s Day)
- Submission of nominations online (8 March – 24 May)
- Meeting of the International Jury (June/July)
- Announcement of the Prize laureates (early October)
- Award ceremony (11 October, International Day of the Girl Child)
