Deadline: January 17, 2025
Commonwealth Peace Prize 2025 will be given to a unique peacemaker who has contributed significantly and has proficiency in resolving disputes, promoting social harmony, and establishing a peaceful environment. This award is a part of the Commonwealth Faith Festival and Faith in the Commonwealth Initiative. This is the first ever Commonwealth Peace Prize which will be awarded to the most deserving individual.
The purpose of this international peace award is to increase awareness and build capabilities related to effective youth-led and intergenerational partnerships that promote peace across the Commonwealth’s diverse ethnic, cultural, and geographic groups. This international award seeks to promote unity within the Commonwealth by encouraging communication and creative approaches to peace-building.
Benefits
- The winner will be announced in a ceremony during Commonwealth Week in 2025.
- The winner will be presented with a commendation on an international platform.
- The winner will be given a financial award of £50,000 to continue the peace building efforts.
Eligibility
- Institutions or organizations cannot apply for this prize.
- Only members states and 89 Commonwealth accredited organizations can nominate individuals.
- Individuals applying must be over 30 years old.
- Individuals must have experience of peace-building in Commonwealth societies.
- Individuals must have developed sustainable methods for communication and ending conflicts.
- Individuals should have used their influence to promote the Commonwealth values of freedom, tolerance and respect.
Application
- Nominations should be submitted by heads and officials of Commonwealth authorized organizations and officials.
- Nominations should be submitted to the Commonwealth Secretariat through email to PeacePrize@commonwealth.int
- Nomination should include official letter of recommendation and candidate’s work to show that the eligibility criteria is met.
Required Document
- Letter of recommendation.
- Individual’s projects and capabilities that highlight the work done.
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