Nominations Now Open for 2026 UNESCO Prize for Girls' and Women's Education
Nominations Open For 2026 UNESCO Prize For Girls' And Women's Education
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UNESCO has announced the opening of nominations for the 2026 UNESCO Prize for Girls' and Women's Education, with a submission deadline of May 12, 2026. Two laureates will be awarded $50,000 each for their contributions to promoting girls' and women's education, funded by the Government of China.
- 01Nominations for the UNESCO Prize for Girls' and Women's Education 2026 are now open.
- 02The deadline for submissions is May 12, 2026, with applications due to the Indian National Commission by May 5.
- 03Each government can nominate up to three candidates for the prize.
- 04Two winners will each receive $50,000, funded by the Government of China.
- 05The prize aims to recognize significant contributions to girls' and women's education.
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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has opened nominations for the 2026 UNESCO Prize for Girls' and Women's Education. Interested parties must submit their applications by May 12, 2026, with a prior deadline of May 5, 2026, for submissions to the Indian National Commission for Cooperation with UNESCO (INCCU). Each member government can nominate up to three candidates, and two winners will each receive $50,000. This prize, funded by the Government of the People's Republic of China, aims to honor the exceptional efforts of individuals, institutions, or organizations dedicated to promoting girls' and women's education. The award will be presented annually for five years, beginning in 2026. Nominations must be submitted online in English or French, and the winners will be selected by the Director-General of UNESCO based on recommendations from a jury. The prize money is intended to support the further advancement of the recognized projects or initiatives.
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This prize encourages initiatives that enhance educational opportunities for girls and women, potentially leading to greater gender equality in education.
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