On International Women's Day, UNESCO launches the call for nominations for the 2021 UNESCO Prize for Girls' and Women's Education. The Prize awards US$ 50,000 annually to two laureates making outstanding efforts in favour of girls' and women's education.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and in a context where girls and women have been disproportionately impacted by nationwide school closures, ensuring that girls and women continue learning must be a priority. UNESCO estimates that over 11 million girls and young women may not return to school following the impact of the pandemic. This is in addition to the 128 million girls who were already out of school before the pandemic.
The Prize is more significant in these challenging times than ever before. Highlighting innovations that can help us foster an equal future is key to responding to global challenges around girls' and women's education. Read about the nomination process below.
Who?
Governments of UNESCO Member States and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in official partnership with UNESCO are now invited to nominate up to three individuals, institutions or organizations who have made strong, innovative contributions in favour of girls' and women's education.
Interested candidates are invited to contact their country's National Commission for UNESCO/Permanent Delegation to UNESCO, or an NGO in official partnership with UNESCO
