UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education 2026

Nominations are open for the UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education 2026. The prize recognises outstanding and innovative contributions to advancing girls’ and women’s education, and two laureates receive an award to support their work in this area. The prize is funded by the Government of the People’s Republic of China and has awarded US$50,000 to each laureate in past editions.

US$50,000 per laureate

Nominations are made by governments of UNESCO Member States or NGOs in official partnership with UNESCO; self-nominations are not possible.

Nominations can be submitted via the dedicated online platform by a National Commission or NGO in official partnership with UNESCO; the process is conducted in English or French.