Applications Invited for 2025 Global Pluralism Award

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About the Organization

The Global Centre for Pluralism is an independent, charitable organization founded by His Highness the Aga Khan and the Government of Canada. The Centre works with policy leaders, educators and community builders around the world to amplify and implement the transformative power of pluralism.

About the Award

The Global Pluralism Award recognizes pluralism in action. Presented every other year to individuals, organisations, governments and businesses from around the world, the Award celebrates the inspiring and brave work that is helping to build more inclusive societies where diversity is valued and protected.

Three Award winners will be selected by an independent, international Jury of experts. Each recipient will receive a prize of CAD 50,000 as well as in-kind support from the Global Centre for Pluralism.

The Award is conferred by the Global Centre for Pluralism and made possible in part by the generous support of TD Bank Group.

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.
• Recognize and raise the profile of exemplary organizations, individuals or other entities seeking to advance pluralism.

Eligibility

Candidates must demonstrate remarkable and sustained achievement in any of the wide range of disciplines related to pluralism. These disciplines include:

• Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution
• Education
• The Arts
• Social Cohesion
• Migration and Integration
• Development
• Media and Technology
• Human Rights

Candidates from any country are eligible, including:

• Individuals (artists, journalists, academics, policymakers, filmmakers, etc.)
• Civil society organizations (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 or agencies of government

Requirements:

• Candidates must be living. The Award cannot be given posthumously.
• Candidates 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.
• Candidates 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.

How to Apply

Submissions now open for the 2025 Award!

Apply or nominate

Deadline: May 17th, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT.

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