UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize Grant

The UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence invites nominations for change makers who foster peace and tolerance globally. Awarded biannually on the International Day for Tolerance, the winner receives a $100,000 prize at a ceremony in Paris. This prestigious award recognizes contributions to a more tolerant society, in memory of Madanjeet Singh, a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador.

UNESCO invites individuals, including civil society actors, governmental and non-governmental entities, to propose candidates for the 2024 edition of the UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence. UNESCO will receive proposals for change makers who are leading meaningful action for peace and tolerance in societies worldwide.
A Historical Prize
It was also the year when UNESCO Member States adopted the Declaration of Principles on Tolerance. It bears the name of its benefactor Madanjeet Singh, who was a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador.
Its purpose is to reward individuals, institutions, various entities or non-governmental organizations that have demonstrated leadership in the promotion of tolerance and non-violence.
Awarded every two years, on the International Day for Tolerance (16 November), the winner is presented with the sum of US$ 100,000, during a dedicated ceremony held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris.