2021 UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education
Solicitation Title: 2021 UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education
Event Type: COVID-19
Funding Amount: $50,000
Sponsor Deadline: Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Solicitation Link: https://en.unesco.org/news/2021-unesco-prize-girls-and-womens-education-now-accepting-nominations
Overview
<p>Gender equality in education is a basic right and a prerequisite to build inclusive societies. Although notable progress has been made over the last 20 years, 129 million girls remain out of school, and two-thirds of children of primary school age who may never set foot in school are girls (UNESCO Institute for Statistics).</p> <p>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.</p> <p>The UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education honours outstanding and innovative contributions made by individuals, institutions and organizations to advance girls’ and women’s education. It is the first UNESCO Prize of this nature and is unique in showcasing successful projects that improve and promote the educational prospects of girls and women and in turn, the quality of their lives.</p> <p>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.</p>
Solicitation Limitations: <p>Nominations must meet the eligibility and selection criteria set by the Prize. "Nominated projects must be established and running for at least two years, show potential to be replicable and scalable, and contribute to one or more of the priority areas of the Prize. An independent International Jury of five experts will assess nominations on the basis of the project’s potential for impact, innovation and sustainability.”</p> Other Information:<p>Based on the recommendations of the Jury, the Director-General of UNESCO will announce the 2021 laureates who will receive the award on 11 October 2021 as part of International Day of the Girl Child celebrations.</p> <p>The Prize awards US$ 50,000 annually to two laureates making outstanding efforts in favour of girls’ and women’s education.</p>Last Updated:
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