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  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:
  1. Other: Encompasses individuals, institutions, non-governmental organizations, and various other entities.
  2. 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:
  1. Individuals
  2. Institutions
  3. Non-governmental organizations
  4. Various other entities
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Qualification Standards

Qualifying initiatives must meet the following conditions:
  1. GCED Relevance: The initiative must directly relate to Global Citizenship Education.
  2. Implementation Duration: The program must have been actively running for a minimum of one year with demonstrable evidence of practical activities.
  3. Independence: Neither the project nor its organizing body should have any affiliation with UNESCO or receive UNESCO funding.
  4. 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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This article was first published on 29th June 2025
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