Nominations are open for the United Nations Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About United Nations Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize
Opportunity Details
- Date Published: January 13, 2025
- Application Deadline: February 28, 2025
- Category: Contest
Once every 5 years, commencing in 2015, an honorary award will be presented as a tribute to the outstanding achievements and contributions of 2 laureates: one female and one male who shall not be selected from the same geographic region.
The aim of the United Nations Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize, established by the General Assembly in its resolution 68/275 of 6 June 2014, is to recognize the achievements of those who dedicate their lives to the service of humanity, by promoting the purposes and principles of the United Nations while honouring and paying homage to Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela's extraordinary life and legacy of reconciliation, political transition and social transformation.
Benefits of United Nations Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize
- In recognition of the humility of Nelson Mandela, the Prize awarded to each winner is a plaque engraved with an appropriate citation and a relevant quotation. The Committee for the Prize, in consultation with the UN Secretary-General, determine the quotation.
United Nations Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize Requirements
- The Prize aims to recognize the achievements of those who dedicated their lives to the service of humanity as guided by the purposes and principles of the UN, while honouring and paying homage to Mandela's extraordinary life and legacy of reconciliation, political transition and social transformation.
- The Prize shall be awarded to acknowledge this service to humanity in the promotion of reconciliation and social cohesion, and in community development.
- No current staff member of any organization of the United Nations system shall be eligible for the Prize.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
This online nomination form must be submitted no later than 28 February 2025, in English or French only.
Application Deadline
28 February, 2025
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