The UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education is currently accepting applications from individuals and organizations who contribute to the advancement of girls’ and women’s education across the world. This prestigious prize acknowledges remarkable and innovative contributions made by individuals, institutions, and organizations to advance the cause of girls’ and women’s education. It stands as the first UNESCO Prize of its kind, spotlighting successful projects that enhance and advocate for the educational opportunities of girls and women, ultimately improving their quality of life.

Funded by the Government of the People’s Republic of China, the Prize is awarded annually to two laureates, each receiving a prize of US $50,000 to further their work in the field of girls’ and women’s education. The Director-General of UNESCO first awarded the Prize in 2016.

Nomination Procedure                                     

• Governments of UNESCO Member States via their Permanent Delegations to UNESCO and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in official partnership with UNESCO can make up to 3 nominations. Self-nominations are not accepted.

Who can be nominated?

• Individuals, institutions, or organizations advancing girls’ and women’s education are eligible for nomination. Nominees must focus on an established project or program that has been operational for at least two years and meets the selection criteria.

How to be nominated?

• Self-nominations are not accepted. If you, your institution, or organization meets the selection criteria, please contact your country’s National Commission to UNESCO or a relevant NGO in official Partnership with UNESCO.

How to nominate?

• 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 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.

Timeline

• Launch of the call for nominations: March 8, International Women’s Day
• Submission of nominations online: March 8 – May 24
• Meeting of the International Jury: June/July
• Announcement of the Prize laureates: Early October
• Award ceremony: October 11, International Day of the Girl Child

Application Deadline: May 24, 2024

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education or contact the Secretariat of the Prize at the Section of Education for Inclusion and Gender Equality via email at GWEPrize@unesco.org.