Deadline: 30 April 2020
UNESCO is currently inviting governmental and non-governmental entities, civil society actors and individuals active in strengthening foundations for peace and tolerance to propose candidates for the 2020 UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence.
The Prize was established in 1995 on the occasion of the United Nations Year for Tolerance and the 125th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi. It was also the year when UNESCO Member States adopted the Declaration of Principles on Tolerance. The creation of the Prize has been inspired by the ideals of UNESCO’s Constitution that proclaims that “peace, if it is not to fail, must be founded on the intellectual and moral solidarity of mankind”.
The purpose of the prize is to reward individuals, institutions and other entities or non-governmental organizations that have made exceptional contributions and demonstrated leadership in the promotion of tolerance and non-violence.
Tolerance recognizes the universal human rights and fundamental freedoms of others. People are naturally diverse; only tolerance can ensure the survival of mixed communities in every region of the globe.
The Prize has been Awarded every two years, on the occasion of the International Day for Tolerance (16 November).
Prize Information
- The Prize consists of a financial award of US $100,000, from a donation made graciously by the Madanjeet Singh Foundation.
- The prize-winner is selected on the basis of assessments and recommendations made by the Jury of the Prize.
Criteria
- Each government of a Member State or any other qualified nominator may present a maximum of two nominations if it considers them eligible for the Prize.
- Nomination form must be completed in full in English or French, which are UNESCO’s working languages.
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