UNESCO Worldwide
2025
Information
The UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education recognises outstanding and innovative contributions to advance girls’ and women’s education. It is awarded annually to two laureates and includes a cash prize to support further work in this field.
Benefits
Cash prize of US$50,000 for each laureate; international recognition for contributions to girls’ and women’s education.
Eligibility
Governments of UNESCO Member States and NGOs in official partnership with UNESCO may nominate; individuals, institutions or organizations advancing girls’ and women’s education are also eligible for nomination.
Application
Nominations are submitted via an online platform; governments and NGOs in official partnership nominate through designated channels and coordinates with UNESCO.
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