Previous laureates include Franca Ma-ih Sulem Yong (Cameroon), President of the NGOs #Afrogiveness and Positive Youths Africa in 2022, and the Centre for Resolution of Conflicts – CRC (Democratic Republic of Congo) in 2020.

A Historical Prize

The Prize was established in 1995 on the occasion of the United Nations Year for Tolerance and the 125th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi. It was also the year when UNESCO Member States adopted the Declaration of Principles on Tolerance. It bears the name of its benefactor Madanjeet Singh, who was a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador. 

Its purpose is to reward individuals, institutions, various entities or non-governmental organizations that have demonstrated leadership in the promotion of tolerance and non-violence.

Awarded every two years, on the International Day for Tolerance (16 November), the winner is presented with the sum of US$ 100,000, during a dedicated ceremony held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris.

To nominate candidates, please send the nomination form in English or French, no later than 22 August 2024, by regular mail or e-mail to the contact below.

Additional materials (publications, video, audio and other teaching materials, etc.) may be attached to the nomination form.

• in PDF format: English | French

• in Word format: English | French

Ms Anna Maria Majlöf
Secretary of the Prize
Social and Human Sciences Sector - UNESCO
7 Place de Fontenoy 75352 Paris 07 SP FRANCE
+33 1 45 68 17 70
tolerance.prize@unesco.org

A Jury will review submissions, and applicants will be contacted if further information is required.