The UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education celebrates remarkable and innovative contributions by individuals, institutions, and organizations towards the advancement of girls’ and women’s education.
This prestigious award, funded by the Government of the People’s Republic of China, recognizes successful projects that enhance educational opportunities for girls and women, thereby improving their quality of life.
Overview of the UNESCO Prize for Girls and Women Education
- Inaugural Award: The UNESCO Prize for Girls and Women Education was first awarded in 2016 by the Director-General of UNESCO.
- Funding: The Prize is generously funded by the Government of the People’s Republic of China.
- Recognition: It is the first UNESCO Prize of its kind, showcasing initiatives that positively impact girls’ and women’s education.
Benefits of the UNESCO Prize for Girls and Women Education
The UNESCO Prize offers significant benefits to recipients:
- Monetary Award: Two laureates receive an annual award of $50,000 each to support their ongoing work in girls’ and women’s education.
- Recognition and Support: Winners gain recognition for their initiatives and receive support to further expand and enhance their projects.
- Impactful Projects: The Prize highlights successful projects that contribute to the advancement of girls’ and women’s education globally.
Requirements for UNESCO Prize for Girls and Women Education
To be eligible for the UNESCO Prize, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Nomination: Candidates must be nominated by a National Commission or Permanent Delegation to UNESCO, or by an NGO in official partnership with UNESCO.
- Significant Contributions: Nominees should demonstrate significant contributions to advancing girls’ and women’s education.
Application Details
Application Deadline: May 24, 2024
How to Apply
- Nomination Process:
- Nominations can be submitted via the dedicated online platform in English or French by a National Commission or Permanent Delegation to UNESCO of the concerned Member State, or by an NGO in official partnership with UNESCO.
Nominations submitted by a Member State’s National Commission must be validated by the Permanent Delegation.
nominations from an NGO in official partnership with UNESCO must be validated by the organization’s headquarters. Nominations from country branches or affiliated offices will not be accepted. - National Commissions and Permanent Delegations to UNESCO may access the online submissions platform through their official UNESCO account using the following link: http://unesco.org/gwe.
NGOs in official partnership with UNESCO will be granted direct access to the online platform by the Secretariat upon request. To request access, please contact GWEPrize@unesco.org. - Member States and NGOs in official partnership may request that candidates complete the online nomination form directly.
Access to the platform will be granted to candidates by the Prize Secretariat upon request from the nominating entity (National Commission, Permanent Delegation or NGO in official Partnership with UNESCO). Requests should be sent to GWEPrize@unesco.org by 22 May 2024. Once the online form is completed by the candidate, the nominating entity will be required to review and validate the submission. - Nominations must be submitted via the online platform by midnight of 24 May 2024 (UTC+1, Paris time). Kindly note that a nominating entity (Member State or NGO in official partnership with UNESCO) may not submit more than three nominations.
- Nominations can be submitted via the dedicated online platform in English or French by a National Commission or Permanent Delegation to UNESCO of the concerned Member State, or by an NGO in official partnership with UNESCO.
For further information and detailed instructions, interested parties are encouraged to visit the UNESCO website.
