Call for Nominations for the 2026 UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize Launched

The Iranian National Commission for UNESCO hereby invites eligible institutions, organizations and authorities to submit nominations for the 2026 UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence.

Established by UNESCO with the support of the Madanjeet Singh Foundation, the Prize recognizes individuals, institutions or organizations that have made outstanding contributions to promoting tolerance, dialogue, mutual respect and non-violence. Awarded every two years, the Prize carries a monetary award of US$100,000.

Nomination Criteria and Submission Procedure

• Candidates may be nominated by governmental bodies, non-governmental organizations and institutions engaged in relevant activities.
• Following an initial review, nominations will be forwarded to the Prize Secretariat through the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO.
• Completion of the official nomination form and submission of supporting documentation are mandatory.

The deadline for submitting nominations to the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO is 22 May 2026. The final deadline for submission to UNESCO is 19 June 2026.

For further information and access to the nomination form, interested parties may consult the official UNESCO website or contact the Commission at +98 21 22269164.