Every year, the KidsRights International Children’s Peace Prize celebrates the remarkable efforts of a courageous child advocating for children’s rights. Securing this prestigious award thrusts the young changemaker into global news headlines, garnering immense attention. In the most recent year, the winner’s impactful message resonated with over 3.1 billion individuals worldwide. Explore further about the International Children’s Peace Prize to delve into its profound impact and recognition.
The KidsRights International Children’s Peace Prize is a prestigious award that recognizes the exceptional contributions and courageous endeavors of young individuals who champion children’s rights. Launched by the KidsRights Foundation, this prize aims to honor and amplify the voices of children who strive to create positive change and promote peace in their communities and beyond.
Each year, the International Children’s Peace Prize is bestowed upon a young changemaker, highlighting their remarkable efforts and dedication to addressing critical issues affecting children globally. The prize not only acknowledges their outstanding work but also provides a platform to raise awareness about these important causes on an international scale.
The KidsRights Foundation, in collaboration with a panel of experts and prominent figures, carefully selects the recipient based on their impactful initiatives, resilience, and commitment to advocating for the rights of children. The winner receives the prize during a high-profile ceremony, gaining significant media attention that helps amplify their message and inspire others to join in their cause.
The award not only recognizes the accomplishments of the young laureate but also reinforces the belief that children, regardless of their age, possess the power to bring about meaningful change and contribute positively to creating a more equitable and peaceful world. Through the International Children’s Peace Prize, KidsRights continues to empower young leaders and advocates, fostering a global movement for children’s rights and peace.
Benefits
KidsRights annually awards the prestigious International Children’s Peace Prize to a child who fights courageously for children’s rights. The winner receives:
- The “Nkosi” statuette which depicts a child that sets the world in motion
- The “Desmond Tutu study and care fund” to enable the child to obtain an education
- A project fund of € 100.000, which is invested by KidsRights in relevant children’s rights projects that are closely connected to the winner’s area of work
In addition, winning the International Children’s Peace Prize gives the winner a global platform to promote their work. For example, the message of Nav and Vhiaan, the winner of 2021, reached 3.5 billion people all over the world!
Requirements For The KidsRights International Children’s Peace Prize
All nominations should comply with the following requirements.
- A child above 12 years and under 18 years of age; (the child should not be older than 17 years by the time of the nomination deadline)
- From all over the world;
- The child must have a clear history of standing up and fighting for the rights of him/herself and other children. It is important that the child has an active approach in accomplishing this goal, which has led to a concrete result;
- Ability to travel abroad and feeling comfortable communicating with other people;
- The child agrees to being nominated for the International Children’s Peace Prize.
NB. A group of children can be nominated, provided that every individual in the group made a provable effort and co-initiated the activities that resulted in an exceptional difference for the rights of the child and the position of vulnerable children, anywhere in the world (organizations as a whole will not be considered).
Method of Application
Visit The Official Website to Apply
Any person or organisation may nominate a child for review by the Expert Committee. To nominate a child a nomination form must be filled. You can do that here, in 6 different languages.
To nominate a child, please click here.
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Application Deadline: March 1, 2024.
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