The Global Centre for Pluralism invites submissions from worldwide Leaders of Inclusion and Respect for Diversity. The Award comes with financial support of $150,000 shared equally among three recipients, as well as global visibility and recognition.
The Global Centre for Pluralism has launched a worldwide call for submissions to the Global Pluralism Award from individuals and organizations that champion respect for diversity. Through their remarkable achievements, Award winners are contributing in innovative and high-impact ways to building societies where diversity is respected and valued. Individuals, businesses, academics, civil society and government bodies from around the world are eligible for the Award.
The Award is presented once every two years to individuals, organizations, governments and businesses of any nationality. Through their remarkable and sustained achievements, awardees contribute to building more inclusive societies in which human diversity is protected.
Presented by the Global Centre for Pluralism, an international research and education centre located in Ottawa, Canada, the Award aims to
- Raise the international profile of pluralism, defined as a principle of respect for diversity,
- Identify and disseminate innovative and successful approaches to pluralism globally, and
- Recognize and raise the profile of exemplary organizations, individuals or other entities seeking to advance pluralism.
Global Pluralism Award Eligibility.
Nominees must demonstrate remarkable and sustained achievement in any of the wide range of disciplines related to pluralism. These disciplines include:
- legal reform
- human rights
- democracy promotion,
- social cohesion
- education
- ethnic relations
- conflict resolution
- peacebuilding
- migration and integration
Please note that the above is not an exhaustive list.
International Nominees
Eligible nominees from all countries are eligible, including:
- individuals (e.g. artists, journalists, academics, policy-makers, filmmakers, etc.);
- civil society organizations (e.g. professional associations, faith-based organizations, labour unions, non-profit research or educational institutions, local community groups, non-governmental organizations, foundations, think tanks, etc.);
- social enterprises;
- corporations;
- educational, research and policy institutions (public or private);
- local/municipal, regional or federal/national branches of governments, etc.
Global Pluralism Award Requirements.
- Nominees must be living. The Award cannot be given posthumously.
- Nominees must not be an agency or employee of any of the Centre’s founding partners, namely the Government of Canada and the Aga Khan Development Network.
- Nominees must not be members of the jury, the Centre’s Board or staff or a consultant receiving remuneration from the Centre at the time of nomination. Close relations and organizations owned or operated by the jury, Screening Committee, the Centre’s Board members and staff are also non-eligible.
- Individuals and organizations nominated for the Award must not have been found guilty of committing violent crimes, terrorism, or other criminal activities; or have publicly held extremist views
Global Pluralism Award Benefits.
- Each winner will receive a commemorative sculpture that has been designed and handcrafted by renowned German artist, Karl Schlamminger.
- Each recipient will receive $150,000.
How to Nominate/Apply for Global Pluralism Award.
Nominations for the Award can only be submitted online through the Global Centre for Pluralism website.
Apply/Nominate Official Link
Apply Before: 30th April, 2018.
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