The UNESCO Prize for Global Citizenship Education provides a unique international platform to recognise and celebrate outstanding projects and programs in Global Citizenship Education (GCED) worldwide.
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Established in 2024 with the generous support of the Republic of Korea, this UNESCO Prize for Global Citizenship Education marks a pioneering initiative. The award is presented biennially and honours exceptional achievements in promoting and developing GCED across two distinct categories:
- Other: Encompasses individuals, institutions, non-governmental organizations, and various other entities.
- Youth-led organizations: Focuses specifically on organizations guided by young leaders.
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Application Criteria
For “Youth-led organization” category applicants:
The organization must be under the leadership of person(s) between 18-30 years of age.
For “Other” category applicants:
Eligible applicants include:
- Individuals
- Institutions
- Non-governmental organizations
- Various other entities
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Qualification Standards
Qualifying initiatives must meet the following conditions:
- GCED Relevance: The initiative must directly relate to Global Citizenship Education.
- Implementation Duration: The program must have been actively running for a minimum of one year with demonstrable evidence of practical activities.
- Independence: Neither the project nor its organizing body should have any affiliation with UNESCO or receive UNESCO funding.
- Nomination Process: Applications must be submitted through either a UNESCO National Commission or an NGO that maintains official relations with UNESCO.
Submission Deadline: September 1, 2025. Click HERE to apply.
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