UNESCO Invites Applications For Women's Education Prize Worth ₹41 Lakh

The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) is now taking submissions for the 2024 UNESCO Prize for Girls' and Women's Education. This award is intended to reward excellent achievements and advance girls' and women's education worldwide.

The prize, worth 50,000 US dollars (Rs 41,65,000), aims to recognise individuals, institutions, organisations, or other entities that have shown exceptional commitment to supporting girls' and women's education. Nominees must have at least two years of operational experience with projects that demonstrate scalability and effect.

UNESCO Member States and partner NGOs are encouraged to propose persons or organisations who have made outstanding contributions to girls' education. The reward is consistent with the Sustainable Development Goals, emphasising inclusive and equitable quality education and gender equality empowerment.

The UNESCO Executive Board, in partnership with the People's Republic of China, will select two laureates for the 2024 prize, each receiving 50,000 US dollars.

Governments may submit up to three nominees for the prize, and UNESCO encourages member states to hold national selection processes and publicly announce their chosen finalists.

Nominations must be submitted in English or French by midnight on May 24, 2024, at unesco.org/qwe. For any additional information, please contact the prize secretariat at GWEPrize@unesco.org.