Nominations Now Open for the 21st International Children’s Peace Prize! (€50.000 award, open to children and young people worldwide)
The search is on for the next young leader who is fighting for children’s rights and making a lasting impact! This year marks the 21st edition of the prestigious International Children’s Peace Prize, a global award presented annually to a courageous young changemaker who is advocating for the rights of children around the world.
Founded by KidsRights during the 2005 World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates in Rome, the prize has been awarded to some of the world’s most influential young leaders, including notable figures like Malala Yousafzai and Greta Thunberg. These remarkable young individuals have used their voices and actions to bring about positive change, showing the incredible power of youth in transforming society.
Last year, we celebrated the 20th anniversary of the International Children’s Peace Prize with a spectacular ceremony that brought together past laureates. One of the highlights of the celebration was the 2024 winner, Nila Ibrahimi, who received the prize for her unwavering commitment to girls’ education in Afghanistan. Through her global singing movement and the protest song “Go to School”, Nila made a bold stand against the ban on girls singing in schools. Her message reached over 3.8 billion people worldwide, with coverage from major news outlets like BBC and CNN. This powerful moment demonstrated how the prize can amplify the voices of young changemakers and create meaningful change.
Who Can Be Nominated for the International Children’s Peace Prize?
The prize is open to children worldwide who meet the following criteria:
- Age: Nominees must be between 12 and 18 years of age.
- Commitment to Children’s Rights: The nominee must have a clear history of advocating for children’s rights.
- Impact: The nominee’s efforts should have led to a concrete, positive outcome for the rights of children, whether locally, nationally, or globally.
- Consent: The nominee must have agreed to be nominated for the prize.
- Nominations: Individuals or groups (of no more than five) can be nominated. Organizations cannot be nominated.
Why Nominate?
The winner of the International Children’s Peace Prize will receive:
- The Nkosi Statuette: A prestigious symbol of recognition, presented during a globally celebrated ceremony.
- The Desmond Tutu Study and Care Fund: This fund helps contribute to the winner’s education and future opportunities.
- The International Children’s Peace Prize Project Fund: The winner will receive €50,000 to support their changemaking project. Additionally, KidsRights will continue to invest in the projects of young leaders worldwide.
- Global Visibility: The winner will gain a powerful platform to amplify their message, inspiring others and expanding their impact globally.
How to Nominate?
If you know an inspiring young changemaker who meets the criteria, don’t miss the opportunity to nominate them for the International Children’s Peace Prize! All nominees will be featured on the KidsRights website, providing them with greater visibility and recognition for their work.
Deadline for nominations: 27th April 2025 at 23:59 CET
To submit your nomination, simply fill out the nomination form [here]. If you need assistance or have questions about the process, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].
Nominate Today and Empower the Next Generation of Changemakers
By nominating a young leader, you are helping to celebrate their efforts and providing them with the tools and visibility to create even greater change in the world. Together, let’s support the next generation of young activists who are dedicated to making the world a better place for children everywhere!
For more details about the nomination process, please refer to the 2025 Nominations Guidance Booklet.
Let’s continue to inspire and empower the young changemakers of tomorrow!
