Despite progress made in recent decades to realise girls’ and women’s right to education, the COVID-19 pandemic, conflict and climate-induced disasters are widening inequalities.
UNESCO believes in the transformative power of education to unlock the potential of women and girls, to advance gender equality, and to achieve just, equal and inclusive societies. The Transforming Education Summit convened by the UN Secretary-General last September called for a rebooting of education systems to address the gender-based barriers, stigma and discrimination that hold girls and other learners back from fulfilling their right to education and future life, work and leadership opportunities.
WORTH
The Prize awards US$ 50,000 annually to two laureates making outstanding efforts in favour of girls’ and women’s education.
ELIGIBILITY
- Governments of UNESCO Member States and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in official partnership with UNESCO are invited to nominate up to three individuals, institutions or organizations who have made strong, innovative contributions in favour of girls’ and women’s education.
- Self nomination are not accepted.
- Nominated projects must be established and running for at least two years and show potential to be replicable and scalable.
DEADLINE: May 19, 2023
To apply and for more information, visit here
